Person dead in house fire in Hamilton
The blaze occurred at a unit in Gadsby Place, Hamilton East.
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Taupō and Tūrangi sports reports
Find out how Taupō and Tūrangi's sports clubs got on this week.
Serious injuries in SH3 crash
The two-vehicle crash occurred on Mokau Rd just north of Okau Rd shortly after 5:30pm.
Local identities face off on footy field
Kick for a Cause Hamilton will bring together a broad range of identities for good cause.
Entry opens for manu world champs
Manu diving enthusiasts can now enter for the world champs.
Some waiting lists slashed, but waits for cancer treatment, mental health support, specialist appointments rising
"We haven’t seen the improvements we would have liked to have seen," an executive said.
Buyers snapping up Tairua development
Thirty-five of the 52 available sections have been sold in the development.
Ramble through the southern lake's gardens for a good cause
Tūrangi's Garden Ramble is set to return for 2023.
What’s on in the Taupō region
There's something going on for all the family in Taupō this week.
Progressive dinner, roses and motocross - what's on in Waikato
The events to look out for around the region in November.
Coromandel clean-up as flooded roads remain closed
"Fortunately, most of our key roading repair sites did not get worse during the storm."
Sold out ladies golf event boosts Whangamatā
A sold-out women’s golf event in the Coromandel shows the region’s popularity
Gumboot Gala returns
Gumboot Friday gala gives community chance to unite in support of mental health.
Inside an animal shelter on Guy Fawkes night: Music, volunteers and calming sprays
What do animal shelters do on the loudest night of the year to help their furry residents?
Hamilton's recycling champs recognised
More than 400 residents received green 'recycling champion' tags.
Nancy Muller performing in Te Awamutu
Experienced country musician Nancy Muller Te Awamutu Country Variety Club guest artist.
Bulldozers to move in on Founders this week
Toti makes final appeal to save the historic building.
Large family home in Christmas light suburb goes to auction with $800K reserve
First home buyers could pick up property for $120,000 below RV.
Emotional haka as council votes for Māori wards
The council just became the 10th local authority in Waikato to establish the seats.
Liz Wright: Interplast fundraiser extraordinaire
Te Awamutu Rotarian Liz Wright recognised for extraordinary fundraising efforts.
'Harder than rugby': Messam training hard for Merewether bout
Messam says he's excited for Taupō's Merewether to test his boxing abilities.
Bring back a love of broccoli by throwing it in a hot pan
Sweet chilli, avocado and tamarind paste make this broccolini dish a flavour bomb.
Funeral firm owed $150,000 in families’ unpaid bills
Simplicity has listed deceased individuals with unpaid bills on social media.
Crash near Raglan claims the life of father of four
The two-vehicle fatal crash occurred on Sunday.
Top dog: Waikato duo break records and win for late mate
Jecentho believed his friend was with him in spirit in Ashburton over the weekend.
Coromandel weather: 'Hunker down, avoid travel, ride this thing out'
Weather causing issues on both sides of the peninsula.
Arrest made and man to appear in court after Waikato shooting
A 46-year-old man has been arrested after a shooting in Taupiri.
‘Not out of the woods yet’: Conserve water notice as ex-cyclone Lola sweeps North Island
Today is expected to bring another round of thunderstorms and strong winds.
Wasteland to wonderland: Whangamatā Estuary transformed
Area was infested with weeds, invaded by rats and used for illegal dumping.
News stories resulted in online abuse, lawyer in defamation case claims
Plaintiffs say they suffered mental anguish and reputational damage following stories.