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Police monitoring Killer Beez convoy towards Rotorua for Ponsonby gunman
The body of the shooter was removed from a rural property yesterday.
Preparations for 56th Fieldays ramp up
This year's event will have a line-up of 1000 exhibitors at Mystery Creek.
Ponsonby Rd shooter was son of celebrated filmmaker Don Selwyn
The gunman was Hone Kay-Selwyn. He killed Robert Sidney Horne on Sunday night.
The chief executive of a rugby union who's never played a game in her life
A former Central Hawke's Bay woman beat 40 applicants for the role.
Theatre performances and sports galore - here's what's on in the Waikato
What events are on in the Waikato?
Cycle safety gets stylish for Taupō competition winners
Five Taupō school students have had their bike helmet designs come to life.
Sign language is for everyone, says Taupō teacher
“Yes, it is usually the first language of the deaf community, but it’s for everybody."
Te Huia train service at risk of discontinuing without NZTA funding
A recent review acknowledged 315 individual records of Te Huia train delays last year.
Proposed 33-hour music festival gets cool reception from council
Authorities say event will be too loud and there will be too many cars.
Waimarino Health Centre development plan moves forward
'We are now back on track to progress this development.'
'Sucker punch': New details emerge about Ponsonby Rd killer's criminal past
Police were travelling to Taupō to speak to the man when he was found dead.
Ponsonby Rd shooting: Three-day timeline to catch a killer
Robert Sidney Horne has been named by his family as the fatal shooting victim.
Two Waikato districts in for 'below-freezing' nights
In some places, Thursday night will see temperatures drop to -2C.
Te Rapa section of Waikato Expressway in need of ramp closures until June
Resurfacing works are moving into the next phase.
Popular pools win top architecture award
Cambridge’s Perry Aquatic Centre has won a top public architecture design award.
Waikato police suspend search for fisherman missing off Raglan
The fisherman was having a medical event before releasing an emergency beacon.
Taupō walkers admire natural wonders big and small
Find out where Taupō's tramping groups have been this week.
Ponsonby Rd gunman found dead at rural property; convoy arrives at address
Police were travelling to Taupō to speak to the man when he was found dead.
Thumbs up or down for e-scooters - Taupo community split
Find out what's bothered and blown away the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.
'Tragic': Robert Sidney Horne reported as Ponsonby shooting victim
A social media post from a family member said they were feeling “deep sadness”.
Still and chilly autumn so far for Taupō
Autumn continues to bring generally still, settled weather to Taupō.
Whangamatā Area School surfers make waves overseas
Whangamata Area School surfers make it to the next round at world champs.
Kiwi Blokarters battle it out on dry Nevada lake bed
The dry Ivanpah Lake is one of the best places in the world for blokarting.
'He was basically dying': Witness' lifesaving move after dashcam horror
Witness describes moment they pulled four injured from crash wreckage.
'Last straw': Pensioner reveals the moment she decided to report years of alleged violence
The woman says her partner tried to smother her after she reported his violence to police.
'He was limp': Mum and 11yo share story of 'terribly' scary asthma attack
'It’s pretty horrible seeing your child’s lips turning blue.'
‘Pretty dire’ situation for patients as junior doctors strike over pay cuts
One senior hospital doctor says the strike has brought huge ramifications for patients.
FTN Motion to release first Hamilton-produced motorbike
The Wellington-born start-up moved to the Tron earlier this year.
Compacting rubbish machines misused and confused
Compactors are causing headaches at dumps in the Coromandel area.
Bride, groom and baby splashed with chicken blood at wedding
A wedding photographer pulled out because they thought the ceremony was 'too graphic'.
Waikato Museum closes until December for 'significant' work
Hamilton City Council said the work had been planned for a long time.
Hamilton Māori ward councillor resigns, triggering second byelection this year
Councillor Melaina Huaki has resigned effective immediately.