New Zealand'Bittersweet' election result sees new Waipā mayor leave principal roleMike Pettit secured 7044 votes, ahead of Susan O’Regan’s 5822 in the mayoral race.16 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandFugitive whacks police dog so hard its metal tooth is knocked outA vet testified that the injury the dog, Finn, suffered was quite rare.05 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandPolice arrest 11 in warrant crackdown, child assault charge laidThe operation targeted offenders with active warrants in several towns.07 Aug 07:14 PM
New Zealand'Multiple excuses': Concrete tradie accused of taking deposits but not completing the jobs30 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandMeter reader critically injured as thieves looking for drug money steal his work car27 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandFears for safety as live shotgun cartridges again found by recycling sorters23 Sep 01:42 AM
New ZealandWaipā welcomes new chief executive Stephanie O'Sullivan amid major council decisions29 Aug 03:11 AM
New Zealand1000 junior rugby players set for Waikato festivalThis year’s Waikato tournament will involve 32 rugby clubs.30 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandBiggest kiwi translocation in NZ 'great news' for species recoverySave the Kiwi is hoping for a kiwi corridor in the Waikato in the next few years.15 Jul 06:30 PM
New ZealandSanctuary Mountain closure a 'travesty' for biodiversityIt's home to 2500 kiwi birds but the sanctuary's financial troubles could see it close.11 Jul 09:45 PM
New Zealand'Rowdy' duo get Opshop bonus for fundraising gigRowdy’s Rose will perform at awards concert in United States.06 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandWaipā rates up almost 15% in tough timesWaipā District Council said it cut its cloth to reduce proposed rate increase.03 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandGirls' rugby pilot programme gains NZ Rugby's attentionThe programme aims to increase girls’ participation in rugby across five local clubs.28 May 10:53 PM
New ZealandWellness Workshop in WaipāLocal duo hope to teach people to understand they can take control of their own health.23 May 09:45 PM
New ZealandCouncil reveals huge cost of incorrect recyclingRecycling is sorted by hand, so contamination is a big health and safety risk.21 May 08:05 PM
New ZealandOrient Express to take Te Awamutu locals on culinary journeyHead chef Anshul Sethi decided he wanted to be chef in 10th grade.21 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandGroup walk from Te Kūiti to Te Awamutu for a special causeOver $1500 raised so far by group for incurable breast cancer.20 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandWomen walk from Te Kūiti to Te Awamutu for a special causeThe Walk 50K this May 2024 campaign is the inspiration for the six women rugby players.18 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato club rugby: Pirongia upset unbeaten Hamilton MaristKio Kio United got their first win of the season when they hosted Leamington.13 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandFrankenfruit: Is this New Zealand's biggest feijoa?'We couldn’t believe how much it weighed.'26 Apr 01:33 AM
New ZealandWaipā's 2024 Tuia mentee 'no stranger to leadership', mayor saysTane Aruka Te Aho has been selected for this year's Tuia Leadership Programme.19 Apr 12:32 AM
New ZealandWaikato Club Rugby: All the action and results from the weekendLast year's top Premier try-scorer Shauncy Waho has continued his form with his new club.15 Apr 12:50 AM
New ZealandSmall but mighty - the story of Waikato rugby's Wayne AnnanAnnan loved playing for Te Awamutu in a great historic period of Peace Cup rugby.31 Mar 06:25 PM
New ZealandCohesive Chiefs Manawa team named to face MatatūChiefs Manawa head coach says there's a lot of depth within their squad.15 Mar 06:30 PM
New ZealandTe Awamutu Night Market back to warm cooler nightsMonthly event brought to you by the organisers of Hamilton’s Gourmet in the Gardens.14 Mar 04:07 PM
New ZealandLotto luck for small Waikato townThe winning ticket was bought in a small town bookshop.06 Mar 06:22 PM
New ZealandWaikato youth selected for New Zealand Youth Ministock teamThree local teenagers have been selected for the New Zealand team of six.29 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandNightmare for elm trees in Te AwamutuA fatal and fast-spreading tree fungus has been discovered in Waipa.29 Feb 03:20 AM
New ZealandConcern for Struan Robertson's wellbeingConcern for missing man last seen in Kihikihi.25 Feb 05:48 PM
New ZealandHitchhikers blaze a trail on the 'Road to Help'A Te Awamutu pair have come up with a novel way to raise funds.23 Feb 05:30 PM