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The kapa haka competition connecting to a tool for healing
Kapa haka in Kirikiriroa is being used as a healing power of culture.
Tropical cyclone remnants set to strike NZ; freezing temperatures tipped
Temperatures are forecast to plummet while thunderstorms, snow and hail could strike.
Ōhaupō traffic lights, crossing construction under way
Crossing outside Windy Ridge Function Centre and Ōhaupō Store to improve safety.
'We need to make things happen': Targeted tax proposed to revitalise town centre
Te Awamutu CBD building owners encouraged to support new targeted rate.
Horse racing: Molly looks a Bloom-ing good shot
North’s best fillies chasing plane ticket to NZ 1000 Guineas.
Drenching from remnants of Lola to take over from wintry hammering
Winter-like weather will grip New Zealand on Friday then wind will change on Sunday.
Man who kidnapped, dragged woman from bottle store by hair jailed
But Raniera Turner will likely be out of jail by Christmas due to time already served.
Council says it won't introduce Māori Wards
The council says it made the decision after consulting the community.
Section of Waikato Expressway to close at night
Ongoing work will see southbound traffic detoured for about five weeks.
Hauraki Coromandel Sport
The Waihī Golf Club held its annual Triple Challenge Tournament.
Active week for Taupō's women golfers
Find out how Taupō and Tūrangi's sports clubs have done this week.
Cloud bursts and breakout sunshine for Wednesday Walkers
Find out where Taupō's walkers have been tramping this week.
Rugby, roses and Round the Bridges - here's what's on in the Waikato
What's on throughout November in the Waikato.
'Really stoked': Cyclone-damaged mountain bike park reopens
Eight months after Cyclone Gabrielle gave the Taupō bike park a battering, it's reopened.
Injured climber rescued in twilight operation
The climber suffered a head injury at Taupō's Kawakawa Bay.
Reel deal: Kāwhia Boating & Angling Club lands national honour
The Waikato club has received a national honour.
Waikato news in brief: Toilet vandalism, Māori wards, Pink Walk
What's been happening in the region this week.
Woman hit by truck in Te Awamutu dies
Te Awamutu's main street closed after woman dies in traffic incident.
Coalition of Māori leaders reject Te Pāti Māori demand
Māori Party copping criticism over calls to expel Israeli ambassador.
Racing: Fillies bang on for Soliloquy
Stephen Autridge believes he has his quartet of fillies bang on.
Recipe for Halloween: Try a spiced twist on a pumpkin classic
Try this twist on a classic to channel a traditional American dish.
Te Awamutu rodders shine at national show
Locals take lessons and awards from national show hosted by Egmont Rod & Custom Club.
Susan Devoy to inspire future sports stars
Dame Susan Devoy is this year's guest speaker at the Cornerstone Trust Luncheon.
National Street Rod Association show off for charity
Waikato public shows support for National Street Rod Association display.
Pedestrian dies in Te Awamutu after being struck by car
The road is expected to be closed for several hours.
Car racers: Vehicle ban proposed for Waikato trouble spots
Council proposes a light motor vehicle prohibition under its Public Places Bylaw.
Horse racing: Fans get more coverage and new pop-up channel
New Zealand racing fans are in for more comprehensive coverage of major meetings.
Whitianga Buffalo Beach Airshow a hit on Labour Weekend
World War II-era Harvard’s roared across the sky,
Watch: Coromandel’s SH25a bridge taking shape
In total the steel girders will support 1560 tonnes of concrete and asphalt
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says Māori voters had a 'negative experience'
Te Pāti Māori says voting was 'unpleasant' for some Māori, Electoral Commission disagrees.
Nine candidates to contest Port Waikato by-election
Several parties have decided not to contest the Port Waikato by-election.
Rare sighting of Hector's dolphins in Firth of Thames
It’s just the third time in 60 years the species has been spotted in the Firth of Thames.