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One of Waikato's longest-serving rugby refs honoured
Cotterell aims to strengthen Te Awamutu's referee group and continue his rugby passion.
Join the Rams: King Country seeks support for Lochore Cup showdown
King Country Rams reach the 2024 Lochore Cup final after thrilling 34-31 win.
A whole ewe world: Waikato shearer places 12th at Europe's largest agricultural show
Wellington placed 12th in ladies' shearing at Europe's biggest agricultural show.
Crocodile farmer happy with a new life of teaching
Before teaching students, Chris Foot farmed crocodiles.
New club rugby trophy honours legacy of Waikato All Blacks greats
The first match for the Clarke Family Cup took place in Morrinsville last weekend.
Waikato-designed robots take over Fieldays
Machines to help horticulture industry and its struggles are being exhibited at Fieldays.
Kiwis set to take on the best young rodeo competitors in the US
A team of five has been selected for the National High School Finals Rodeo in the USA.
Pirongia herd manager named New Zealand Dairy Trainee of the Year
Kirwyn Ellis was described by the judges as relaxed, thoughtful and mature.
Small but mighty - the story of Waikato rugby's Wayne Annan
Annan loved playing for Te Awamutu in a great historic period of Peace Cup rugby.
'May as well go big': 70,000 sunflowers as new business blooms
For every sunflower sold, $1 will go to Gumboot Friday.
The small town with 7 players in Super Rugby squads
Former Te Awamutu Sports midfielder Austin Anderson has cracked the Brumbies squad.
Reel deal: Kāwhia Boating & Angling Club lands national honour
The Waikato club has received a national honour.
Pedestrian dies in Te Awamutu after being struck by car
The road is expected to be closed for several hours.
TikTok star's love letter to Te Awamutu
Heta encourages actors to "be the most authentic you can and have fun doing it".
Sir Frederic Lang's busy lifestyle
Lang was awarded the King George V Silver Jubilee Medal not long before his 1935 death.
Japanese player soaks up the Kiwi rugby experience, morning pies and L&P
Akira Kitamura says that he loved being part of the Ōhaupō Rugby Sports Club community.
Feather mystery stumps locals from Waikato to Taranaki
A trail of feathers across Waikato has people scratching their heads for answers.
ABs great calls for return of NZ's State of Origin
North Island versus South Island has a long history and a big rivalry once on the park.
Flying Waikato brothers fight Canada's wildfires
Brothers Matt and Tom Otto are helping fight Canada's worst wildfires.
Te Awamutu College past First XV to play present
After a successful past versus present match in 2022, Albert Park will host another clash.
The successful horse stud owner and his vast rugby career
Former Australian Schoolboy rugby player Dave Duley, his career and life after rugby.
Stream and Wetlands Trust and students plant 2300 natives
School students help secure future of Mangaotama Stream and Wetlands with native planting.
Te Awamutu Deerstalkers get meat for foodbanks
Te Awamutu Deerstalkers pay for venison to be transported and given to people in need.