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Council yet to establish origins of asbestos at Taupō landfill
The council says it is too early to tell how many customers are affected.
Couple dubbed NZ’s worst shoplifters get reduced sentence after ‘tragic’ death of children
The couple have been jailed after stealing more than $300,000 worth of goods.
Waikato Rugby lends Christian Leali’ifano to injury-hit Auckland squad
Auckland Rugby thanks Waikato Rugby for loaning Leali'ifano amid injury woes.
Grandmother wins appeal over $400 freedom camping fine after beach visit
'I'd sooner go to prison than pay for it,' says woman after receiving infringement notice.
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Alis Bouma: Finding alternatives to cars and capitalism
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'No longer an emergency': Coromandel speed limits to return to normal
There is some community support for retaining reduced speeds.
Housing shortage: Waikato will need up to 61,500 more homes by 2043
Waikato's housing shortage has gone from bad to worse over the past five years.
Police say Waikato retirement village death not suspicious
Police say investigations did not identify anything to suggest the death was suspicious.
A whole ewe world: Waikato shearer places 12th at Europe's largest agricultural show
Wellington placed 12th in ladies' shearing at Europe's biggest agricultural show.
Rock Salt: Mayor straps on guitar for live gig
Thames-Coromandel mayor Len Salt is strapping on his guitar for a night of live music.
Magic players trial for Silver Ferns
The group head to Wellington for a three-day trial camp from August 19-21.
MIssing teen comes home
Girl had been last seen at her Te Awamutu home on Tuesday evening.
‘It can be a nasty disease’: Syphilis cases on the rise across NZ
'This is just the tip of the iceberg,' doctor says, highlighting need for more testing.
Phoenix snare NZ age-group star Luke Brooke-Smith
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Body found believed to be that of missing 84-year-old
Norman was last seen on Sunday but his family says his body has been found.
Hamilton City Council welcomes newest member
Kirikiriroa Maaori Ward councillor Maria Huata was sworn in on Tuesday.
The Treaty talk an expert worried about for 8 months and why the Govt is going 'too far'
An incident at Ōkāhu Bay left an indelible mark on the young Claudia Orange.
Sad about cancelled fashion week? No problem: Taupō has a quirky alternative
The event is part of Lake Taupō Hospice’s annual fundraiser.
Alive to tell the story: 5-year-old happy and healthy after scary start to life
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One dead in Waikato motorcycle crash
The road was closed last night while the Serious Crash Unit examined the scene.
Police spike car after Waikato chase
The vehicle was spiked several times, deflating all four tyres.
My Kitchen Rules NZ contestant dies
Michael Murray competed in the 2024 season of MKR with his cousin Piki Knap.
'Outstanding' builds from Waikato make House of the Year list
The Top 100 homes will now undergo a second round of judging.
Rope tangles in helicopter rotor leaving one person seriously injured in Marokopa
One patient is being transported to hospital in serious condition.
Community marae on the horizon for Whangamatā
A dedicated group is taking steady strides to developing a hub for all.