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Waikato FPC make three changes for Canterbury clash in Farah Palmer Cup

Jade Coates and Tafiau Fetalaiga set for their 10th Waikato cap, earning their Mooloo Bell

Meet Cortez Ratima, the new breed of halfback named after a shoe

All Blacks and Chiefs halfback's name comes from his father's favourite sneaker.

Tūrangi deaths: Woman identified, described as loving mum

Maxine Puhi was one of two people found dead in a Tūrangi home this week.

Musician who wrote debut album over five years of high school wins recognition

Music provides 'safe space' for young musician and youth advocate.

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.

Writing was 'one of my weaker areas' says 16-year-old author of three books

“I just want to inspire youth to know they can do anything possible no matter what."

Magic players trial for Silver Ferns

The group head to Wellington for a three-day trial camp from August 19-21.

Have you seen Lindsay?

Lindsay was last seen in the Hamilton Lake area yesterday.

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

Originally from Whangārei, he's also an age-group BMX champion.

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.