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Thames-Coromandel Connector bus service extended
The free service started on December 18.
Chiefs have man sent off in win over Brumbies
The Chiefs finished a player down after Jared Proffit was sent off.
Doco and drama combine for Einstein story
Docudrama explores Einstein's little-known English hideout.
Waipā community asked for input on local alcohol policy
The draft local alcohol policy will go out for formal consultation later this year.
Hunt on for next Kiwi Supercars champ ahead of Taupō event
Supercars makes its return to New Zealand in April.
Waka ama team paddles to Hawaii competition
The masters team will swap Lake Taupō in winter for the Pacific Ocean in summer.
Waitomo para cyclist only Kiwi nominee for World Sport Award
Nicole Murray has been nominated in the category World Sportsperson with a Disability.
Animal welfare in the spotlight at special conference
The conference will focus on issues that are affecting pet owners worldwide.
More than 60 local artists add their flair to Waipa Creative Trail
The five exhibitions will showcase artwork from more than 60 local artists.
'I get bored': Ram raiding Hamilton teen tells judge
The teen, from Afghanistan, got swept up in ram-raid crime that swept through the Waikato.
'Big shock': Maui Milk tells suppliers to stop milking
Maui Milk emailed its 13 Waikato suppliers on Monday afternoon telling them to stop.
Cathedral Cove walking tracks to reopen before next summer
DoC announced the first steps needed to restore walking access.
Formidable forward pack underpins Chiefs Manawa ahead of first match
Japan international Seina Saito has been named at 8 for the Chiefs Manawa.
Council considers deferring Long Term Plan due to repeal of Three Waters legislation
Other councils are also considering the Enhanced Annual Plan option.
Hamilton Old Boys beat them all in Bangkok
Hamilton Old Boys beat Jam Boys 26-19 in Bangkok International 10s final.
Piarere safety improvements in final stages
The Hickey Road intersection of SH1 has been known for road deaths and serious injuries.
Why this candidate poured $27k into a campaign he expected to lose
Bay of Plenty's Taupō Wahed says he has no regrets.
Third bridge for Cambridge on the cards
Cambridge is in for more walking, cycling and public transport options.
Waipā's creative initiatives in for funding boost
The second round of the Creative Communities Scheme just opened.
Waikato youth selected for New Zealand Youth Ministock team
Three local teenagers have been selected for the New Zealand team of six.
Te Awamutu rowers off to Twizel for Aon Maadi Regatta
The two Te Awamutu College students have been competing together since last season.
Inaugural Women's Surf Festival to make waves in Pauanui
Female surfers from across New Zealand will descend on the Coromandel this weekend.
Waikato disc golf course takes a flying leap in world rankings
Disc golf is soaring to new heights in Taupō.
Major hospital privacy breach ensnares dozens of patients
The hospital has 'immediately ceased using window envelopes'.
Convicted killer and rapist accuses sister of keeping his payment for being abused in state care
Convicted double murderer Leon Wilson says sister is withholding a $25k payout from him.
Petrol pumps back online after day-long outage blamed on leap year glitch
The curse of February 29 hits Waitomo, Gull and Allied pumps along with BP truckstops.
Volunteer fireman rescues wife twice in two years
Working for Fire and Emergency has had some life-saving benefits for this couple.
'Cinderella Man' story: Darryl Takerei to take on Liam Messam in Taranaki
Darryl Takerei will make his professional boxing debut against the former AB.
Nightmare for elm trees in Te Awamutu
A fatal and fast-spreading tree fungus has been discovered in Waipa.
SH25A to close overnight next week
NZTA said the closure was crucial for the work to be carried out.
Chiefs to face Brumbies in Melbourne on Sunday
Clayton McMillan just announced the starting line-up, Slater to clock up 50 games.
New year, new amenities, new rules for TA College
Te Awamutu College principal happy with start to 2024.
Thumbs up to four wheel drives, found wallets and flat tyre repair
Find out what's excited and enraged the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.