Teen ram raider faces hip replacement, has early onset arthritis after fleeing police
Khances Mahara-Sunnex suffered his injury when landing badly after jumping a fence.
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Watch: Robbers smash car into Huntly Four Square
Ngaruawahia man Khances Mahara-Sunnex and four co-offenders robbed the Huntly Four Square of cash, booze and groceries during a ram-raid early on March 5, 2022. Video / Supplied
'Sick to my stomach': Mall business latest ram-raid target
The gift shop owner never thought something like this would happen to him.
Flying Waikato brothers fight Canada's wildfires
Brothers Matt and Tom Otto are helping fight Canada's worst wildfires.
Sky's the limit for 91-year-old's flying memoir
Jim Shaw's career took him all over the world. Now, he's written a book about his life.
Pause for thought needed during Slow Fashion September
Don't be too hasty to change your clothes says slow fashion afficionados.
Special scholarship launches for South Waikato residents
South Waikato Investment Fund Trust launched a scholarship supporting tertiary study.
Photos: Te Awamutu pilots help in Canadian wildfires
Pilot brothers Matt and Tom Otto will work for up to 42 days at a time helping extinguish Yellowknife wildfires.
Rowing club youth get boost with learn-to-row session
The Taupō Rowing Club is inviting those aged 13-17 to see if rowing is for them.
Walking through the splendour of Huka Falls
Taupō's walking groups explore the district. Here's their latest adventures.
Recipe: Spiced bourbon, orange and stout cocktail
Welcome spring with this spiced cocktail, featuring bourbon and stout for a winning combo.
New public housing to ease huge demand in Tūrangi
Seven new homes are set to be built to meet public housing need in Tūrangi.
Focus on fun and wellbeing behind dancers' success
A group of dancers from Tauhara College is gearing up for the national stage.
Te Awamutu master class travel to Twizel
Eighteen crew members will make the journey south to Lake Ruataniwha in mid-September.
Coromandel business owners hope for a summer resurgence
Coromandel recorded the dubious honour of the biggest drop in retail spending nationwide.
'Doubt they would have survived the night': Men rescued from Mt Ngāuruhoe by chopper
The pair were wearing street shoes, jeans, cotton T-shirts and sweatshirts.
New rooms at Taupō Hospital means more clinics and fewer trips to Rotorua
A new wing has opened at Taupō Hospital to enable more local appointments.
Police want info on fires after businesses targeted
Huntly businesses were damaged after fires were set in the central business district.
Up the Wahs mania! Sensational season ignites craze for mysterious chant
The unbelievable rise of 'Up the Wahs' amid the Warriors' 2023 season success.
Nurse tasked with checking on mentally unwell man worked double shift
Addicted to synthetic cannabis, he was sent to a care home near a 'tinny house'.
One person dead after car hits tree
The crash closed the road between State Highway 27 and the Matamata township.
Heavy downpours to hit North Island, tree falls in Herne Bay
As temperatures rise during the first week of spring, the rain will continue to fall.
He sexually assaulted a teen, claimed sexsomnia and walked free from court
The man was accused of sexually assaulting his partner’s teenage daughter.
Car hits tree near Matamata, forces road closure
The road is blocked between State Highway 27 and Matamata township
Sky Waka’s no-refund policy leaves Ruapehu visitors hanging
Opened in 2019, the Sky Waka is a 1.8 km cable car in the Tongariro National Park.
'Double-counted': Woman gets three months off robbery sentence on appeal
Shannon Avery was one of three who held the group at the house for several hours.
Young Scotsman Matthew Flannigan’s Kiwi rugby experience
Son of Melrose rugby legend makes most of connection with Te Awamutu Sports.
Libraries ditch overdue fines
Three district libraries are removing fines for overdue books.
Waikato NPC campaign suffers another setback
The Mooloos have slumped to ninth on the NPC ladder after their fourth loss of the season.
Valley notch four wins on the trot
Fourth consecutive Heartland win for the Swamp Foxes.
Kiwi triathlete taken out by teammate in nasty crash
Kiwi triathlete Nicole van der Kaay suffered a nasty cycling crash in France.