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'One careful owner': Op shop condoms might be a stretch

Commenters question safety of the contraceptives after picture shared on social media.

Deadly disease kills 100-year-old tree despite vaccination

The fatal and fast-spreading disease was found to be present in the Waikato in February.

The city with the lowest home ownership rates in NZ

Housing is relatively inexpensive compared with other cities but ownership rates are low.

Serious crash closes SH3 in Te Awamutu, eight injured

Motorists are advised to follow diversions and expect delays.

'Solutions must be found' for lack of local journalism, Jeanz says

Loss of local news meant 'weaker communities' as the climate crisis bites.

Waikato kākāpō goes on a surprise off-grid adventure

The endangered flightless parrot took an unplanned break from technology.

Golfer clocks up 100 rounds of golf with scores under his own age

Stuart Reid, 79, wins 2024 shoot-out, scores under age 100+ times; aims for more.

Waikato road blocked after car hits power pole

Cambridge Rd expected to be blocked for several hours.

'Not enough evidence' that incinerator would be positive for community, mayor says

Waipā District Council prepares feedback on Te Awamutu waste-to-energy plant.

DoorDash app launches in Taupō, Cambridge and Te Awamutu

DoorDash launches in Taupō, Timaru, Cambridge and Te Awamutu, among other stores.

Photographer captures comet, meteor shower and kiwi-shaped nebula in one image

Berge hiked to a remote location, avoiding light pollution to capture breathtaking skies.

NZ's biggest fenced wildlife sanctuary cuts staff to make ends meet

The Waikato eco-sanctuary still needs much-needed financial support.

Police release two people arrested after Te Awamutu homicide

A post-mortem examination of the victim will take place on Friday.

Future management of 'two waters' in Waipā still being reviewed

Waipa District Council's Dawn Inglis said the CCO is about “how we manage debt"

Music video a tribute to loved and lost parents

First she lost her dad and then Mum died just as music career starts taking off.

Three people trapped following truck vs car crash in Pukeatua

Three people have been extricated from a car, following a two-vehicle crash in Waipa.

Keeping up with the kākāpō: In the bushes with a New Zealand taonga

Since the kākāpō returned to the Waikato last year, they have been keeping rangers busy.

The city with the lowest home ownership rates in NZ

Housing is relatively inexpensive compared with other cities but ownership rates are low.