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Caitlan Johnston
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Crash near Raglan claims the life of father of four
Waikato Herald

Crash near Raglan claims the life of father of four

30 Oct 10:44 PM
Pedestrian dies in Te Awamutu after being struck by car
Waikato Herald

Pedestrian dies in Te Awamutu after being struck by car

24 Oct 11:06 PM

The road is expected to be closed for several hours.

Debris from wrecked luxury launch litters pristine Coromandel beach
Waikato Herald

Debris from wrecked luxury launch litters pristine Coromandel beach

17 Oct 11:27 PM

The 15m luxury vessel was taken apart after it sank near Mercury Bay.

Her coffin was snatched from a hearse - 15 years later, her family get closure
Waikato Herald

Her coffin was snatched from a hearse - 15 years later, her family get closure

02 Sep 05:00 PM

The woman's body was taken from the back of a hearse after a family dispute.

'Deeply ashamed': Quiz team dressed in KKK costumes apologises
Waikato Herald

'Deeply ashamed': Quiz team dressed in KKK costumes apologises

21 Aug 12:03 AM

Attendees of the event were outraged when the group turned up.

Drones being used in search for missing fisherman in Raglan
Waikato Herald

Drones being used in search for missing fisherman in Raglan

08 Aug 01:32 AM

The fisherman went missing four days ago.

Ban on Te Huia train travelling through Auckland lifted
Waikato Herald

Ban on Te Huia train travelling through Auckland lifted

26 Jul 09:55 PM

KiwiRail said passengers will travel for free for one week from the relaunch.

'It took a real team effort': Police praise brave officers who rescued survivors from fiery crash
Waikato Herald

'It took a real team effort': Police praise brave officers who rescued survivors from fiery crash

12 Jul 02:45 AM

A couple died at the scene while six others were taken to hosptial.

'Look after each other up there': Young couple killed in fiery Hamilton crash
Waikato Herald

'Look after each other up there': Young couple killed in fiery Hamilton crash

11 Jul 09:46 AM

The couple died at the scene while six others were taken to hosptial.

Two people fight for their lives after fiery truck and car crash
Waikato Herald

Two people fight for their lives after fiery truck and car crash

09 Jul 10:51 PM

The pair were pulled from the car by police officers as it went up in flames.

Police heroes: Two lives saved in fiery crash after quick actions
Waikato Herald

Police heroes: Two lives saved in fiery crash after quick actions

09 Jul 06:19 AM

Emergency services staff are being treated for smoke inhalation.

Motorist describes moments before fatal Waikato Expressway crash
Waikato Herald

Motorist describes moments before fatal Waikato Expressway crash

18 Apr 10:05 PM

A motorist was confused to see headlights coming towards her at speed on the highway.

Cyclone Gabrielle: Red-stickered home in Coromandel falls off foundation
Waikato Herald

Cyclone Gabrielle: Red-stickered home in Coromandel falls off foundation

12 Feb 10:07 PM

A major slip smashed into the property north of Thames during the last month's deluge.

Weather: 'Here it comes' - weather system that caused deadly deluge tracking back over top of North Island
Waikato Herald

Weather: 'Here it comes' - weather system that caused deadly deluge tracking back over top of North Island

30 Jan 09:56 PM

Warnings and watches are in place for regions across the top half of the North Island.

'I'm going to have to bury another child': Mum faces new heartbreak
Waikato Herald

'I'm going to have to bury another child': Mum faces new heartbreak

21 Jan 05:01 PM

Woman's first daughter died aged 6 with disorder that is now affecting her second child.

Watch: Search for missing teen after Ōpoutere death, calls for Surf Life Saving patrols
Waikato Herald

Watch: Search for missing teen after Ōpoutere death, calls for Surf Life Saving patrols

19 Jan 08:08 PM

A water, air and land search continues for a missing teenager at Ōpoutere.

Marokopa mystery one year on: Details of possible sightings emerge
Waikato Herald

Marokopa mystery one year on: Details of possible sightings emerge

17 Jan 09:44 PM

Tom Phillips and his three children have been missing for over a year.

Watch: Dramatic footage of Hamilton bakery being ram-raided overnight
Waikato Herald

Watch: Dramatic footage of Hamilton bakery being ram-raided overnight

25 Oct 02:34 AM

The bakery was one of the multiple businesses targetted last night across Hamilton

Speed limit cut possible on 'death trap' stretch of State Highway 1
Waikato Herald

Speed limit cut possible on 'death trap' stretch of State Highway 1

23 Oct 09:35 PM

The agency says it is advancing a range of interim safety measures.

Hamilton kindergarten shuts down after multiple incidents with abusive neighbour
Waikato Herald

Hamilton kindergarten shuts down after multiple incidents with abusive neighbour

13 Oct 10:27 PM

A parent is upset by the lack of communication from the Waikato Kindergarten Association.

Fixing Waikato Expressway 'death' trap years away due to lack of funding
Waikato Herald

Fixing Waikato Expressway 'death' trap years away due to lack of funding

06 Oct 05:26 PM

Once construction funding is available, the agency would be able to move quickly, it says.

Roading bosses challenged to visit SH1 'death trap' in Waikato, mayors call for immediate action
Waikato Herald

Roading bosses challenged to visit SH1 'death trap' in Waikato, mayors call for immediate action

05 Oct 08:36 PM

Yesterday one person died in a crash involving a truck and a van on SH1 near Cambridge.

'We understand people will be looking for answers': NZTA responds to SH1 concerns
Waikato Herald

'We understand people will be looking for answers': NZTA responds to SH1 concerns

05 Oct 01:07 AM

Waipa's deputy mayor called for the transport agency to act 'swiftly'.

Cambridge crash: One person dead, SH1 closed in spot labelled as a 'death trap'
Waikato Herald

Cambridge crash: One person dead, SH1 closed in spot labelled as a 'death trap'

04 Oct 07:20 PM

This is the second fatal accident to occur in the spot in less than a month.

Hamilton mall robbery: Staff anxious to be back at work after brazen raid
Waikato Herald

Hamilton mall robbery: Staff anxious to be back at work after brazen raid

27 Sep 01:02 AM

Staff at Michael Hill were seen counting stock today after it was raided at the weekend.

'Devastated': Ambulance officer killed in horror crash had served for 55 years
Waikato Herald

'Devastated': Ambulance officer killed in horror crash had served for 55 years

14 Sep 11:22 PM

A tragic day on Waikato roads.

Waikato crash: Ōtorohanga businessman Karam Haddad dies in SH3 crash
Waikato Herald

Waikato crash: Ōtorohanga businessman Karam Haddad dies in SH3 crash

14 Sep 08:15 PM

One of Ōtorohanga's Haddad brothers was killed in a crash on SH3.

Hamilton ram raid: Thieves target Chartwell sports store
Waikato Herald

Hamilton ram raid: Thieves target Chartwell sports store

31 Aug 12:25 AM

They got away with a large amount of sports clothing.

Watch: Car used in attempted ram raid bursts into flames
Waikato Herald

Watch: Car used in attempted ram raid bursts into flames

30 Aug 06:40 PM

And a car almost rolls away during another early morning ram raid on shop.

Hamilton assault: Elderly man attacked outside home
Waikato Herald

Hamilton assault: Elderly man attacked outside home

29 Aug 02:22 AM

The man received a concussion and multiple lacerations in the unprovoked attack.

Woman found dead in Cambridge: Police arrest man in Te Aroha
Waikato Herald

Woman found dead in Cambridge: Police arrest man in Te Aroha

08 Aug 01:51 AM

Earlier, motorists near Te Aroha were advised not to pick up hitchhikers.

Historic human remains found on Waikato construction site
Waikato Herald

Historic human remains found on Waikato construction site

23 Feb 11:07 PM

A local iwi will uplift the human remains.

Two youths in custody after two-hour Auckland to Hamilton dash in stolen car
Waikato Herald

Two youths in custody after two-hour Auckland to Hamilton dash in stolen car

26 Jan 10:05 PM

The occupants of the stolen vehicle fled police for two hours before being stopped.

Firearms threat made to Waipā District Council after dog seized
Waikato Herald

Firearms threat made to Waipā District Council after dog seized

19 Jan 09:44 PM

Staff were told to remain inside while the threat was investigated.

Waste-free milk tap system installed at Fresh Choice
Waikato Herald

Waste-free milk tap system installed at Fresh Choice

01 Dec 09:00 PM

Kaipaki Dairies have already saved 700,000 plastic milk bottles from being produced.

Local in the running to become NZ Woman of Influence
Waikato Herald

Local in the running to become NZ Woman of Influence

17 Nov 05:00 PM

Carla McNeil is being recognised for her work to help children with learning differences.

Halloween display enjoyed by Kihikihi community
Waikato Herald

Halloween display enjoyed by Kihikihi community

04 Nov 09:00 PM

Amy Fuller was determined to still do Halloween despite Covid-19 restrictions.

Covid-19: Back in business, for some
Waikato Herald

Covid-19: Back in business, for some

03 Nov 07:00 PM

Some businesses able to open again with move to step 2 of alert level 3.

Covid 19: Schools back in
Waikato Herald

Covid 19: Schools back in

26 Oct 11:20 PM

Concerns due to Te Awamutu's local outbreak of Covid-19 still however loom.

Covid-19: 90 per cent is the target, where are we at?
Waikato Herald

Covid-19: 90 per cent is the target, where are we at?

22 Oct 02:04 AM

A new framework to manage Covid-19 will come into play with better vaccination rates.

Covid 19: Top vaccination rates in region for Waipā
Waikato Herald

Covid 19: Top vaccination rates in region for Waipā

20 Oct 02:22 AM

Nearly 70 per cent of Waipā's eligible population is fully vaccinated.

Covid-19: Cases rising in Te Awamutu
Waikato Herald

Covid-19: Cases rising in Te Awamutu

20 Oct 01:03 AM

There are two new Covid-19 cases in Te Awamutu and locations of interests have been added.

Charities fundraiser to contribute to eradicating poverty
Waikato Herald

Charities fundraiser to contribute to eradicating poverty

14 Oct 07:00 PM

A Loving Arms fundraiser will coincide with International Day of Eradicating Poverty.

Real estate agency expands to make way for growth
Waikato Herald

Real estate agency expands to make way for growth

29 Sep 09:00 PM

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Te Awamutu swaps out small office for a fit-for-purpose premises

Te Awamutu Toy Library needs help from the community
Waikato Herald

Te Awamutu Toy Library needs help from the community

23 Sep 04:00 AM

Just two people are left on the Te Awamutu Toy Library committee.

Waipā get vaccinated
Waikato Herald

Waipā get vaccinated

22 Sep 09:00 PM

A month ago under 17 per cent of the districts eligible population were vaccinated

The first Te Awamutu Taste Trail gets under way next month
Waikato Herald

The first Te Awamutu Taste Trail gets under way next month

16 Sep 11:00 PM

Three of Te Awamutu's eateries are the founding participants of the culinary event.

Kathy's Cosmetics and Gifts opens its doors
Waikato Herald

Kathy's Cosmetics and Gifts opens its doors

16 Sep 09:00 PM

A familiar face in Te Awamutu has opened a cosmetic store here

Lockdown Heroes: Young siblings tidy up Waikato road
Waikato Herald

Lockdown Heroes: Young siblings tidy up Waikato road

08 Sep 05:00 PM

Corban and Charlotte Mitchell used some of their lockdown time to collect rubbish

Covid-19: Waipā back to level 2
Waikato Herald

Covid-19: Waipā back to level 2

08 Sep 12:50 AM

A sense of normality in Te Awamutu is in the air with the move to Delta level 2.

Covid-19: Local businesses gear up to get back to business
Waikato Herald

Covid-19: Local businesses gear up to get back to business

31 Aug 01:48 AM

Under alert level 3 some businesses can begin operating again, these are some of them.

Covid-19: The impacts of lockdown on local small businesses
Waikato Herald

Covid-19: The impacts of lockdown on local small businesses

25 Aug 09:00 PM

Small business owners have yet again had to shut their doors to customers.

Special Olympics team named for nationals
Waikato Herald

Special Olympics team named for nationals

18 Aug 09:00 PM

The National Summer Games will be held in Hamilton later this year

Life Education Trust receives donation from local business
Waikato Herald

Life Education Trust receives donation from local business

05 Aug 12:00 AM

Local business gives generous donation to Waipā King Country Life Education Trust auction

Group hosts Big Latch On event
Waikato Herald

Group hosts Big Latch On event

03 Aug 10:08 PM

La Leche League Te Awamutu's Big Latch On event has been running for almost two decades.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Petch through to the semifinals
Waikato Herald

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Petch through to the semifinals

29 Jul 05:30 AM

Te Awamutu's Rebecca Petch was outstanding today in her quarter-final races in Tokyo.

Top dairy manager award won by Ōhaupō farmer
Waikato Herald

Top dairy manager award won by Ōhaupō farmer

28 Jul 11:00 PM

Christopher Gerard Vila was overwhelmed by his win at the Dairy Industry Awards.

Howl of a Protest: Tractors descend on Te Awamutu
Waikato Herald

Howl of a Protest: Tractors descend on Te Awamutu

21 Jul 08:00 PM

Up to 600 local farmers and tradies joined the nationwide protest last week.

Tech start-up revolutionising the farming world
Waikato Herald

Tech start-up revolutionising the farming world

07 Jul 09:00 PM

Halter's system helps farmers move and manage their cows

Local farmer wins Fieldays Innovation award
Waikato Herald

Local farmer wins Fieldays Innovation award

23 Jun 09:00 PM

Ric Awburn grew tired of ballcock arms constantly breaking, so he invented SpringArm.

Te Awamutu locals get amongst F45 opening
Waikato Herald

Te Awamutu locals get amongst F45 opening

17 Jun 12:00 AM

In its opening week, F45 Te Awamutu classes have been full to the brim.

Bowel cancer patient urges people to get off their butts
Waikato Herald

Bowel cancer patient urges people to get off their butts

16 Jun 10:00 PM

Graeme Muir wants people to realise the seriousness of bowel cancer in New Zealand.

Local pushes Crohn's and Colitis NZ campaign
Waikato Herald

Local pushes Crohn's and Colitis NZ campaign

09 Jun 10:00 PM

Inflammatory bowel disease sufferers often fear they'll have an accident in public.

Matariki Hospital nurses walk off the job
Waikato Herald

Matariki Hospital nurses walk off the job

09 Jun 08:00 PM

Nurses and hospital assistants from Matariki Hospital joined the nationwide strike.

Ten years as a prison librarian
Waikato Herald

Ten years as a prison librarian

03 Jun 02:00 AM

Leigh Gleeson says working at Waikeria Prison was challenging on all fronts.

Three more fatalities add to Waipā road toll
Waikato Herald

Three more fatalities add to Waipā road toll

27 May 11:43 PM

Four people have died on Waipā roads in the past 48 hours.

Blue bubble day at Pirongia daycare for CF
Waikato Herald

Blue bubble day at Pirongia daycare for CF

27 May 03:00 AM

Impressions Childcare Centre in Pirongia raised over $400 for Cystic Fibrosis New Zealand.

Mums business making cooking dinner easier
Waikato Herald

Mums business making cooking dinner easier

26 May 10:00 PM

Prep Ahead helps families get cooked family meals on the table quicker and easier.

Local pharmacy wins top award at primary health sector awards
Waikato Herald

Local pharmacy wins top award at primary health sector awards

19 May 09:00 PM

Sanders Pharmacy were recognised for their Covid-19 response.

Te Awamutu College school houses to be renamed
Waikato Herald

Te Awamutu College school houses to be renamed

12 May 10:45 PM

The house names at Te Awamutu College have been in place for at least 85 years.

Anzac morning in Pirongia
Waikato Herald

Anzac morning in Pirongia

05 May 11:00 PM

The ceremony in Pirongia began with a silent march.

Kihikihi man played polo against Duke of Edinburgh
Waikato Herald

Kihikihi man played polo against Duke of Edinburgh

05 May 09:00 PM

In 1956, Kihikihi man Tony Kay in played the first Gold Cup - and so did Prince Philip.

Local women reunited with family in Australia
Waikato Herald

Local women reunited with family in Australia

05 May 09:00 PM

Lisa May Oxenham was on the 9am Air NZ flight the day the travel-bubble open.

Local country schools spoilt by the Trek Fundraiser team
Waikato Herald

Local country schools spoilt by the Trek Fundraiser team

28 Apr 11:00 PM

In its 31 years, the Trek Fundraiser has donated over $14 million to Kiwi kids.

Community members speed date with councillors
Waikato Herald

Community members speed date with councillors

15 Apr 09:00 PM

Attendees had just five minutes to talk to councillors about the long term plan.

Alexandra St a danger zone
Waikato Herald

Alexandra St a danger zone

14 Apr 09:00 PM

Students and motorists congest Alexandra Street during peak school times.

Charity car rally set to arrive in town
Waikato Herald

Charity car rally set to arrive in town

08 Apr 01:00 AM

The charity car rally fund raises for children, schools and communities in need.

Regional councillors plea for support of Māori wards
Waikato Herald

Regional councillors plea for support of Māori wards

07 Apr 09:30 PM

Tipa Mahuta gave a strong speech in support of Maori wards at a recent council meeting.

Man loses his legs due to diabetes
Waikato Herald

Man loses his legs due to diabetes

31 Mar 08:00 PM

When Gary Carter was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes he didn't know what the disease was.

She went out on her own to get ahead
Waikato Herald

She went out on her own to get ahead

25 Mar 01:00 AM

When the business she worked for liquidated, Amie Jefferies decided to open her own salon.

Unique toys donated to local kindy children
Waikato Herald

Unique toys donated to local kindy children

18 Mar 03:00 AM

Te Awamutu Menz Shed members had made all the toys from wood.

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