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Film festival shares global bike stories
Big Bike Film Night premieres in Taupō before going on the road throughout New Zealand.
Aerobatic airshow over region's events this weekend
Providing aerial entertainment for a flying school, an airshow, cricket and motor racing.
From 5 to 82, paddlers at Lake Karāpiro go for gold
The Waka Ama Sprint Nationals have been around since 1990.
This hui is a demonstration for Māori to come together
Opinion: The hui called by Kingi Tuheitia must unite Māori.
'I can't send this man to jail': Judge's conundrum in sentencing machete attacker
Jaden Minhinnick sliced off his neighbour's earlobe and left him with a broken arm.
Charges for man in Cambridge accused of indecently assaulting young girl
The man is charged with indecently assaulting a female under 12 and intimidation.
Jandal-clad Seddon Park ‘ball thief’ goes public
The man at the centre of the Seddon Park controversy has broken his silence.
Air Force to fly above Waikato and Bay of Plenty this weekend
T-6C Texan II aircraft will be seen above Matamata, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga and Taupo.
Gliders to descend on Taupō
A regional gliding competition kicks off in Taupō tomorrow.
Former Chiefs players to star in Ireland's Six Nations title defence
Kiwis will once again feature highly in Ireland's 2024 rugby team.
Crash on Waikato Expressway causes delays north of Pōkeno
A crash is causing delays on the Waikato Expressway.
Waikato news in brief: Recyling changes and lemurs
What's up in the Waikato — short and sweet.
Quiet start to summer for Taupō and Tūrangi Police
With a few notable exceptions, the festive period has been peaceful in Taupō and Tūrangi.
Bombshells to hit Waihi Theatre during art and street festival
Waihi Drama Society are blowing the lid off the inner workings on women.
‘It’s now in ruins’: Fire guts vendor’s home after renovation
Property likely to be bowled by new owner, says agent.
'I'm in deep water': Man who sold bleach as cure for Covid-19 jailed
Roger Blake's company made more than $100,000 selling the product during the pandemic.
Hautapu women's rugby
Former coaches of Auckland Marist champion women’s team have made their way to Hautapu.
Waikato Expressway reopens after serious crash earlier blocked it, major delays expected
According to Google Maps, traffic is currently backed up for nearly 4km.
Vandals destroy prized elephant outside Thames restaurant
Vandals smashed the intricate elephant sculpture into pieces.
Businesswoman dedicates career to normalising Māori culture
Simpson's goal is to improve outcomes for Māori, for current and future generations.
Super Sprint and Manu Champs - here's what's on in the Waikato
The event calendar features lots of sport.
Roadworks to close Taupō to Tūrangi route for five days
Daytime closures and stop/go management will be in place along SH1 from Taupō to Tūrangi.
'May as well go big': 70,000 sunflowers as new business blooms
For every sunflower sold, $1 will go to Gumboot Friday.
Soft plastics, phone use and camper vans: Taupō and Tūrangi readers have their say
Find out what's invigorated and incensed the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.
Festival One 2024 returning for 10th anniversary
The Festival will celebrate its 10th anniversary over Auckland Anniversary Weekend.
Sunshine finally arrives for Taupō and Tūrangi clubs
Find out how Taupō and Tūrangi's clubs got on this week.
Heart surgery nan cheers on the clan at waka ama nationals
Mereana Hona is the face and voice of the Heart Foundation’s Stand Strong campaign.
DairyNZ Farmwatch: What's happening on Waikato farms
Outbreaks of ryegrass staggers are worst from late January to early February.
Whanganui iwi will be at Tūrangawaewae to listen
The iwi head to Ngāruawāhia to support Māori action.
Waitangi Day remains an annual festival of unanswered questions
OPINION: Saturday is the right time for a national conversation.
'He can't control himself': Man draws blood after biting officer's arm
Damien Cripps wasn't taking his ADHD medication at the time.
Fishing for answers to the secret lives of trout
A PhD student spent her summer holidays gutting trout for science.