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South Waikato deputy mayor steps down
The new deputy is rumoured to be a future mayoral contestant.
Chiefs sign MoU with Mie Pearls
The Chiefs are expanding international rugby connections in the women's game.
Recovery roadworks to resume across Coromandel
Last summer’s storms resulted in 50 major slip sites and surface flooding.
Decades of fundraising finishes in style
She has been fundraising for good Taupō causes for the past two decades.
Fun in the sun for Taupō region's clubs
Find out how Taupō and Tūrangi's clubs got on this week.
Latest praise, downvotes - thumbs up and thumbs down
Find out what has elated and enraged the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.
Kittens rescued from abandoned rental property
Striker was dumped with his family in a vacated rental property.
Two injured and highway closed after crash near Matamata.
Emergency services have been called to a serious crash on SH29 in Matamata.
Tama Potaka - te reo Māori as a fundamental part of our country’s DNA
Māori Development Minister says Māori will benefit under National.
DairyNZ Farmwatch: What's happening on Waikato farms
Results can be used to highlight areas for improving mating next season.
Major share sale in Molly Bloom may see her farewell NZ
The superstar filly will stay in New Zealand for the rest of the season.
Kerry Paul on how to build a global business from the ground up
Global business developer writes self-help book for Kiwi businessmen.
'2, 4, 6, 8, this government is out the gate': 1000 people march in Waitangi hīkoi
PM yesterday told his Waitangi speech missed the mark - but earns apology.
Chiefs Manawa captain ''drives the standards and lives the values'
Chiefs Manawa coach describes new captain as a 'weapon on the field'.
Parts of NZ to soar into mid-30s as hot weather lashes most of the country
New Zealand recorded its hottest day in over three years yesterday, almost reaching 37C.
Century-long saga: The six moves to change this village’s name
The names National Park and Waimarino have been pondered multiple times.
Communities bring Waitangi to the Waikato
The Waikato marks the historic day with a number of community events.
Fire threatens homes near Taupō foreshore
A fire in Taupō came close to houses overlooking Lake Taupō.
SH25 reopened after crash closed highway at Thames for several hours,
One person was taken to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition.
Desert Road to close at night for five weeks
NZTA advises the detour will add about 30 minutes to travel times.
Gambit goes 'down the rabbit hole' in search of a magic career
He's competing with superheroes and princess parties but he does bring the magic.
Recipe: Share the love with a sweet plum cake
Use up a glut of plums and impress a loved one with this perfect Valentine's cake.
Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter 2023 review
The Coromandel Peninsula area had the most rescue helicopter missions in 2023.
‘There’s a lot of discreet wealth’: Why award-winning home could break city’s price record
It's tipped to break the $4m barrier.
‘Intense drive for violence’: Corrections concerned about Filthy Few gangster
Corrections wants to monitor David Stephenson closely now he's back in the community.
Watch: Kiwi cyclist walks away after big crash
Ellesse Andrews was unable to continue in the sprint competition after the crash.
‘A step forward’: Agreement to sell Tūroa side of Mt Ruapehu signed
Meanwhile, no plans for the Whakapapa side of the mountain are set in stone.
National Park Village renaming proposal splits community
Te Korowai o Wainuiārua wants National Park village and railway station's original name.
Taupō loses only movie theatre but not through lack of demand
Taupō movie buffs will have to content themselves with streaming services for now.
Innovative format for Super Rugby pre-season games
Sides will be allowed 28 players in the squad to trial new combinations.