Investment in Corrections: Prison expansion could put pressure on community
Extra funding for prison beds, staff and rehab programmes welcomed.
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'Multiple patients': Trucks and bus collide on SH39 near Ngāhinapōuri
The conditions of the patients are currently unknown.
Dogged determination helps nail a Kiwi record for American treat
Jenga Youth Group work together to build a 100-metre hot dog and feed the whole school.
Fieldays Innovation Awards draw in 64 nominations
Finalists will participate in both an online judging pre-event and on-site judging.
War Memorial Park playground opens to community
New playgorund puzzles incorporate and relate to Te Awamutu War Memorial Park’s heritage.
Iwi to have input on waste-to-energy plant decision
A board of inquiry will allow iwi to have input regarding the decision.
Waikato club rugby: Pirongia upset unbeaten Hamilton Marist
Kio Kio United got their first win of the season when they hosted Leamington.
Kiwi duo last standing at Dead Cow Gully endurance race
McAlpine hopes other women can be inspired to give backyard ultra running a go.
Tattooist of Auschwitz author talks about best-selling novel's journey to miniseries
Heather Morris on the whirlwind ride with Tattooist of Auschwitz miniseries.
Preparations for 56th Fieldays ramp up
This year's event will have a line-up of 1000 exhibitors at Mystery Creek.
Two Waikato districts in for 'below-freezing' nights
In some places, Thursday night will see temperatures drop to -2C.
Connecting Te Awamutu College to the community through sport
Coaches preparing players for life and immersing them in the community.
'Tragic': Robert Sidney Horne reported as Ponsonby shooting victim
A social media post from a family member said they were feeling “deep sadness”.
Te Awamutu Rowing Club honours local talent at prizegiving
New Zealand Masters Rowing Championships will be held at Lake Karāpiro later in the year.
'Abused, ridiculed and discredited': Waipā District Council turns off Facebook comments
Meanwhile, Hamilton City Council reports rise in false information on social media.
New Waipā council chief appointed to replace long-serving incumbent
New WDC chief executive has significant local body and governance experience.
New Waikato Rugby chief executive wants to build on 'rich legacy'
The board received over 40 applications from New Zealand and Australia.
Paper Plus Golf Course Fun Run
Defending champion Daniel Sinclair was at the Australian Track & Field Champs.
Hoping to survive the Dead Cow Gully ultra marathon
Runner Jane McAlpine is stronger, fitter and wiser than she's ever been.
All the club rugby action this weekend
Hinuera’s centenary win over Putāruru sees them the only Div. One side yet to lose.
Cambridge transport project to get independent review
The council has received more than 350 pieces of feedback on the draft business case.
Ouwehand to become an Olympian
Ouwehand is one of six athletes who will make their Olympic debuts in Paris.
'We'd be lost without the ambulance' - Te Kūiti residents
It's proposed to send the ambulance to either Ōtorohanga or Te Awamutu.
Environmental Protection Authority comments on Waikato incinerator proposal
The waste-to-energy plant was first put on the cards for Te Awamutu in 2021.
Waikato BMX riders taste success in the USA
Cambridge's Leila Walker made her first elite women’s final.
Government 'over-reached' with Māori ward changes says Waipā mayor
'I’m disappointed the Government has come in in such a heavy-handed way.'
Te Awamutu commemorates Anzac Day
Locals can adopt a cross in memory of their loved ones who passed away after war.
Waikato Club Rugby: Hinuera to mark centenary
There will be plenty of club rugby action this weekend.
Te Awamutu BMX riders off to world champs
Great opportunity to see where skills stack up against best riders from around the world.
First Taiea te Taiao ecological corridor marker blessed
Representatives come together to mark significant project milestone.
TA fire brigade receives energy boost ahead of Firefighter Challenge
The Ōhaupō Ngāhinapōuri Lions Club just donated a $6100 training dummy.
Waikato athlete picked for Special Olympics World Winter Games
Local snowboarder is part of New Zealand’s preliminary squad for 2025 event.
Three unbeaten teams in Waikato Club Rugby weekend
Ōtorohanga and Hautapu have also won all of their Premier matches so far this season.
Te Awamutu's Rosetown Print opens new chapter
The Morrises want to reassure the community that the business has sold, not closed.