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One dead after truck and van crash near Te Aroha
Police have reported serious injuries were sustained in the crash.

Tiny bat rescued from a goldfish pond, ready to return to the wild after rehab
The native bat is being released back into the wild on March 12.

Tiny bat rescued from a goldfish pond, rehabilitated and given flying lessons
The native bat is expected to make a full recovery.

Te Aroha and Paeroa in the spotlight for reality TV series
The towns are set to feature on Country House Hunters NZ this week.

Dazzling dozen: Waikato locals scoop up New Year Honours
Among the recipients are a Major General and a Police Detective Inspector.

Peace-keeping major general honoured for 39 years of service
Major General Evan Williams has served in the New Zealand Defence Force for over 39 years.

Waikato walks: The five best Te Aroha tramps
There's a family-friendly walk to stretch legs of every size in Te Aroha.

Te Aroha Spa development put on hold
Investor interest in Te Aroha spa development has cooled.

'Well deserved': The Gone scoops up five NZ Television Awards
Parts of the series were filmed in the Waikato.

Arrests after alleged ram raid and police pursuit
A vehicle was used to gain entry to a store on Wilson Rd.

Dirt bikers arrested following 'broad daylight' assault of 65-year-old man
The bikies were taken into custody following a search warrant.

'You lose, your children lose': Waikato mum jailed for drug-dealing
Courtney Murray was arrested three years after other previous drug-related offences.

Epic finale to jumping season could be decided by Te Rapa track
Te Rapa is the highlight of the racing weekend.

'Brothers in life and death': Te Aroha crash victims were close friends
'They didn’t deserve to die and everyone is beyond devastated'.

Community reeling from double road death, amateur theatre mourns actor
Victim's mother and sister were following in car behind and were among first on scene.

Two dead and two injured in Waikato crash
Motorists are asked to avoid the area, as traffic detours are still in place.

Need a family activity these school holidays? Waikato's waterfalls are a must-see in winter
Take the family for some fresh air with a visit to these six stunning waterfalls.

'Terrifying': Obsessed man tries to pull his ex from her car at 100km/h
Darren Matthews had breached a protection order against his former partner eight times.

Man admits murder of Cambridge woman
The 42-year-old man will be sentenced for the murder in August.

'Good jolt' as moderate 3.9 aftershock rocks Waikato, Bay of Plenty
A moderate shallow tremor rocked the region just after 11am.

Cambridge murder victim, accused both granted interim suppression
The 42-year-old faces a charge of murder after an alleged incident at Cambridge.