Mt Ruapehu a trap for ill-prepared climbers
“There’s a lot more risk on Ruapehu," says search and rescue officer.
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One dead and two injured in multiple Waikato crashes
Three crashes in Waikato have had serious impacts on those involved.
House fire at Parawera near Te Awamutu
Emergency services have deemed a house fire near Te Awamutu was not suspicious.
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New recycling rules in force for Taupō District
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Police fatally shoot man threatening parent and child
Police say the male driver fled during a vehicle stop in Hamilton.
One critically injured as crash closes road near Putaruru
Two vehicles crash in Arapuni.
'Desecration of sacred space' upsets RSA and community
'The repeated vandalism is disheartening for our team.'
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One person has sustained serious injuries in a three-vehicle crash.
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Apathy plagues turn-out for Hamilton East by-election
Time is running out to vote in the Hamilton East by-election.
Motorists tangle with toll booths causing tens of thousands in damage
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Longstanding Coromandel community journalist dies
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Tuku Morgan: 'Whitewashing' to surreptitiously redefine Treaty settlement by stealth
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And then there were four: Another kākāpō removed from sanctuary
More than half the kākāpō in the mainland sanctuary trial have now been sent home.
'Devastating' influenza outbreak hits Whitianga - six dead
Tragic Whitianga outbreak shows why infected people should avoid rest homes, expert says.
St Johns: New and improved ambulance station for Waihī, temporary relocation for services
Planning and construction of the station was put on hold due to lack of funding.
Smart parking meters to replace old coin-operated machines in Hamilton
Two of the devices have been used successfully in Opoia Paa Carpark since 2022.
Genealogists host guided walk of Te Awamutu town centre
Seven-year research project culminating in a book about iconic commercial buildings.
Get on your bike for February challenge
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Remembering Gabrielle: Coromandel still recovering from cyclone
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Story behind Raglan trophy home - sailing champ’s multi-million-dollar sketch
Grand Designs-style property is on the market for sale.
Dangerous man with multiple arrest warrants sought by police in Waikato
Nepia Taonui is wanted by police on multiple weapons charges.
Six dead as influenza outbreak strikes NZ aged care facility
Six people died in the space of 12 days as a result of the outbreak.