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Homeowners snap up nearby house for $4.15m after heated auction

Waterfront homes in Taupō’s most expensive suburb are in high demand.

‘I just feel sick’: Woman who rescued kids off Matamata train tracks feared death ‘inevitable’

A local woman said she had pulled five toddlers off the same stretch of train tracks.

Key witness in gang-related murder trial arrested, made to testify

Woman did not come to court when summonsed because her safety had been threatened.

'I wanted to give something back': From award winner to organiser

Jessie Pope is helping organise the 2025 Dairy Industry Awards.

How to catch rare blood moon in NZ skies

A rare blood moon will be visible across New Zealand.

Police target remote settlement only accessible by boat in hunt for fugitive dad Tom Phillips

Police said they will be active in the wider Marokopa area over the coming days.

Dog joining your beach walk? What you need to know

How to protect wildlife from your dog (and keep them safe too).

‘Beloved student’ fatally struck by train named

Matamata College has paid tribute to Sarie Morton.

Ernie Newman: Nicola Willis has the power to regulate supermarkets but will she?

OPINION: If not, consumers may need to rely on a class action.

Tragedy: Young female student dies after being hit by train near school

Police said the young female died at the scene despite receiving medical attention.

‘Will cost lives’: Outcry over Govt’s bowel screening decision

Experts argue earlier screening for Māori could prevent more bowel cancer deaths.

Teen who gave underage girl drugs before unlawful sex too young to be jailed

The teen is now 20 and due to become a father. His victim was just 15.

Super Rugby team lists: Changes aplenty ahead of round five clashes

All the ins and outs ahead of the fifth round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

Waikato boxer to make professional debut

The event will be held instead of Lani Daniels' world light heavyweight fight.

How an activist’s protest inspired a powerful new theatre production

Ngahiriwa Rauhina stars in the one-man show about prison life and personal stories.

Digger does its duty to deal with invasive weed

DoC is using a collaborative effort to remove an invasive weed species. 

Etiquette 101: What kind of touching is appropriate at work?

Aucklanders have varied views on appropriate workplace touching.

Police renew search for Tom Phillips and missing children

Police say the search was not prompted by a new sighting of the young family.