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Police warning after paddleboarder rescued on Lake Taupō
'At the least, the bare minimum you need to do is wear a lifejacket on the water.'
Kīngitanga calls for Māori hospital to fulfil the vision of Princess Te Puea
The call is part of its message of mana motuhake to the Crown.
Taupō and Tūrangi thumbs up and thumbs down
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Major search for person who fell from rocks at notorious Waikato fishing spot
It comes after DoC urged people not to fish at the notorious spot over summer.
Man guilty of throwing petrol at police, despite 'woeful investigation'
A fire was burning in front of the two officers when petrol was poured on them.
Chiefs reveal new Super Rugby captain
The 63-game Chiefs' veteran will take over the reins for 2024.
Sunken and salvaged: Ariana celebrates 100 years
She was a total wreck, salvaged from the mangroves but had a good pedigree.
NZ’s Best Beach 2024 winners announced
Our readers have spoken and voted five Waikato beaches into the winners' ranking.
SPCA offers half-price pets as adoption rates drop
Pet adoption rates have dropped, putting pressure on the SPCA.
Chiefs squad named for Japan pre-season matches
Group features the experience of many All Blacks alongside the team’s younger talent.
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Police seek information on Whatawhata car crash
The crash left one person critically injured.
Couple rescued from Mt Ruapehu in dead of night as 'intense' weather sets in
The couple hoped to get off the mountain before bad weather set in, but became lost.
Two stricken fishermen plucked from rocks in dramatic helicopter rescue at Port Waikato
The two men were winched aboard Auckland's Westpac Rescue Helicopter this afternoon.
'She had no choice': Naked woman forced to jump for her life from upper window to escape fire
A large orange tree broke the woman's fall after she jumped from a second-storey window.
'Foolish old man': Osteopath who performed sex act on patient revealed
Joe Crozier nonconsensually penetrated a patient while her child was in the room.
Trainee doctor avoids conviction for crash as it could jeopardise his career
But he's avoided conviction after a judge ruled it could jeopardise his medical career.
Thunderbolts and lightning prompt a fitting end to Waikato's Summer Concert Series
Sizzling music on a soggy weekend makes for a steamy Summer Concert Series.
Auckland Anniversary name change promoted by Waikato MP
OPINION: Auckland might want to consider adopting the name Waikato Anniversary Day.
Man charged with arson after Whangamatā house fire
Investigators are at the scene this morning.
What's the deal with Auckland Anniversary?
Six regions celebrate Auckland Anniversary. What's that about and is it time for a change?
What's on in the Taupō district
There's something for everyone coming up in Taupō this week.
Police hunting shirtless man on mobility scooter after two burglaries in Whangamatā
He is barefoot, balding but with long, thinning white hair and a bushy white moustache.
Thousands evacuated at Hamilton concert during Simple Minds set due to extreme weather
Police said they were made aware the show had been stopped due to lightning.
Senior mobster busted trying to import 1.1kg of meth in golf clubs
The clubs were sent from the United Kingdom but intercepted in Germany.
Abandoned pet numbers finally declining at Tūrangi shelter
The shelter is still "swamped", but the community pet desexing programme is paying off.
'This is home': McDonald's magical day at Karaka Millions
'I was nervous coming here today,' said the man who rode to victory in two $1m races.
The small but mighty battle it out in NZ Bug of the Year
Contestants need a hard outer shell to make it in this competition.
International acts set to hit the stage in Hamilton and Taupō
A sizzling summer of music continues in Hamilton and Taupō this weekend.
Young insect enthusiast's pick for NZ Bug of the Year
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Dad's growling stomach gets in the way of tiger cub gender reveal
The gender of two Sumatran tiger cubs born at Hamilton Zoo have been revealed.
Hidden truths central to French film-making masterclass
This subtitled French film follows the quiet drama in a group of old friends.
Personal protest takes money from public purse
One person's protest ignores public sentiment over pathway construction.