'Long gone': Fugitive escaped locked area outside courthouse, swimming in lake
The man swam through part of Lake Taupō in his attempt to evade police.
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Watch: Logs fly after trailer dramatically detaches on highway
The video shows cars swerving to avoid flying timber and debris.
$0 to future millionaire: Waikato podcaster Te Kahukura Boynton's wealth goal
Her podcast idea came to light when she had '$0 to my name' as a 17-year-old.
Five arrests over $1m damage, theft in the Kinleith Forests
Several gates across the forests had been cut open to allow alleged offenders access.
One person in critical condition airlifted to hospital after water incident
One rapid response unit and one helicopter responded to the incident this afternoon.
Decisions over Kinleith Mill and Dame Tariana Turia’s tangihanga concludes | NZ Herald News Update
Tokoroa's Kinleith Mill closure is to be decided by the end of the month and politicians and family gather for the final day of Dame Tariana Turia’s tangihanga. Video / NZ Herald
SH1 detour route near Tokoroa blocked after truck crashed and rolled
A police spokesperson said the truck would take some time to remove.
'Chance for a real solution': Winston Peters says he will advocate for Kinleith Mill workers
'Targeted government intervention is sometimes necessary.'
Santa Claus is coming to town: Christmas Parade returns to Tokoroa
The Christmas parade had to be cancelled in 2023.
Save Our Mill
A Tokoroa community event has been organised in bid to save 230 jobs. Video / Maryana Garcia
Save our mill: Proposed job cuts threat to entire town, advocates say
“This is going to be the beginning of the end if we don’t do anything about it.”
Shane Edwards’ death: Police going door-to-door in Tokoroa
Shane Edwards went missing on May 14, 2022. His remains were recently found.
'Emotional rollercoaster': Teen beats cancer twice in three years
'The true meaning of Christmas has become more profound for us – cancer has changed us.'
'He didn't walk there': Missing man's mother has questions after remains found on isolated farm
She is grateful 'he's not lost any more' but has few answers about how her son died.
'Unusual circumstances': Remains identified as Tokoroa man missing for two years
Police are appealing for information - 'even the smallest detail could be crucial'.
Police on the hunt for Toyota after roadworker threatened with gun
Police are seeking dashcam footage of the vehicle involved in the incident.
Oceania Healthcare records $17.1m interim loss, sells properties
Firm selling older rest homes to put money into more upmarket villages, fancy care suites.
'A lot of angry people': Workers at NZ's largest paper mill told of plans to halt production
Many workers chose to walk out of a meeting at Kinleith Mill this morning.
Kinleith Mill job losses feared with ‘change proposal’
Meeting scheduled for this morning as changes proposed at Tokoroa site.
'Best solution': SH1 section set to partially reopen this week
'We lost four days of work since we started work in this area, all because of rain.'
DNA test: Cold case mum's pain after mystery remains found
The remains were discovered in a rural area of Waikato earlier this week.
The NZ health district where there is one GP to 1900 people
And how one practice is 'revitalising' its GPs' passion for the job.
Police investigate discovery of human remains near Waikato town
Police have secured the scene and are examining the area.
Witness describes 'bloody mess' after truck and car crash near Taupō leaves one critical
Emergency services were called to the scene about 1pm.
Free programme helps rural youths gain driving licences – with near-perfect success rate
Since it began in 2020, the programme has helped nearly 700 high school students.
One person dead after serious crash near Tokoroa
Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash at 6.30am.
Kebab shop boss made underpaid migrant staff repay pay rises
Ripped-off workers owed thousands in unpaid wages, holiday pay and for the repayments.
Former All Blacks coach Ian Foster receives Hamilton civic award
Rugby legend Ian Foster was awarded the Hamilton Kirikiriroa Medal.
NZTA advises Auckland to Wellington motorists to avoid SH1
A detour of 23km or about 16mins will be in place.
Air quality in Tokoroa still one of nation's worst
Air pollutants have mostly decreased in NZ, but Tokoroa is still one of the worst.
Female councillors question mayor's committee reshuffle
Tense exchanges were had at a South Waikato District Council meeting last week.
Meth, guns and cash seized after search warrants
A 45-year-old from Tokoroa is due to appear in court tomorrow.