'I got your guy': Overdose sees innocent man targeted in alleged murder
Sao Yean had nothing to do with 'bad drugs' that led to a death. He paid with his life.
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First Step Outdoors Adventure is providing POWA to younger women
POWA events enable women to support each other while enjoying adventure in the outdoors.
Chiefs welcome back Lienert-Brown for game against Highlanders
The Chiefs are off to Dunedin this week where they hope to get lucky for the 10th time.
Dad of 12 says ‘it’s a miracle we all escaped’ burning Tokoroa home
Nooroa Paora thanks God for smoke alarms and for protecting his tamariki.
Waikato royalists to honour new king with trees
Waikato councils will mark the coronation with special tree-planting events.
Final camp for Matthew Smith and Special Olympics swim teammates
The NZ Special Olympics swim team are on their final laps towards the Berlin World Games.
Numbers stack up as accountant finds military not restricted to one size fits all
Now it’s Lieutenant Dad and Lieutenant Mum
New era as we celebrate coronation of King Charles III
Wear purple and celebrate the King's coronation this Saturday at Victoria Park.
TA talent to fore in IRD wealth project
Self-employed Te Awamutu consultant plays a key role in groundbreaking IRD project.
Waikato state highway works for May
Highway recovery work continues after Cyclone Gabrielle.
Early morning break-in at Te Awamutu Caltex service station
Vape products and cigarettes were stolen.
Super Pacific culture round celebrates tā moko
Fans encouraged to embrace the culture at games.
Additional Te Huia rail services on hold until at least next year
It takes up to two years to train a locomotive engineer
Finalists named for Fieldays No 8 Wire Award
A judge says this year's entries have not disappointed.
Chiefs centurian to stay in Waikato for two more years
Damian McKenzie has just extended his contract.
Club Rugby: Big bounceback for Te Awamutu Sports Premiers
Two big home wins over Morrinsville including a 55-14 romp for the top team.
Chamber music trio brings Brahms to Hamilton
Chamber music group NZTrio celebrates 21st birthday with nationwide tour.
Live: Slip closes SH2 at Karangahake Gorge, SH25 Coromandel, more rain coming
Slips have closed highways and roofs have been ripped off as the downpours begin.
New milestone in Piako River mouth stopbank project
Project will create a shorebird habitat and a pond for fish life.
Artspace buzzing with activity
Positive response from creatives within the community towards The Creative Conduit.
Busy month sees Waikato emergency missions up 21pc
Missions included 47 hospital transfers, 16 medical events and two car crashes.
May is Chopper Appeal Month and public support is crucial to keep rescuers flying
Waikato Westpac chopper played a key role in Cyclone Gabrielle relief work.
Nine in a row: Chiefs top Crusaders in thrilling showdown
This absorbing match proved little separates the Chiefs and Crusaders.
Big Buddies looking to support Hamilton boys
Big Buddy Mentoring Trust has Big Buddies available in Hamilton.
Brainy beanies a bold support for tumor trust
The Brainy Beanies exhibition in Hamilton raises funds for Brain Tumour Support.
Author launches new novel in Te Awamutu
First a midwife, now an author pulling from her experience and family history.
Local man gives older model bikes a new lease on life
Finn Webster has dedicated his life to restoring the bikes he loves.
New Zealand's Highwaymen on the road to Waikato
Dennis Marsh, Gray Bartlett, Eddie Low and Brendan Dugan to play in Hamilton, Putaruru.
Free clean heat scheme returns for eligible Tokoroa residents
On the House scheme being funded for at least another year.
Cosgrove walking the Nullarbor for mental health
The former Te Awamutu Tyre & Tune Centre owner will walk over 1000km in less than a month.
'Crappy water': Why a Huntly resident drives to Tīrau for clean water
Brown water concerns Huntly people - says it is safe to drink
Rest home residents enjoy the veges of their labour
Garden supplies from Bunnings kicks off sustainability plan.
Kāinga Ora hoping to build 32 new homes for those aged 55-plus
Kāinga Ora is looking to aid with the shortage of affordable housing in the district.
Chiefs excited but wary of match against Crusaders
Chiefs hope for nine in a row, but Crusaders beat the team in second game last season.