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Genealogy convenor honoured with life membership at 40th celebrations
40th anniversary of Genealogy Group celebrated with Life Membership Award for convenor.
Police investigate discovery of human remains near Waikato town
Police have secured the scene and are examining the area.
Treaty bill protest: Second wave of motorway mayhem as hīkoi heads south
The hīkoi now splits into two groups, headed for Ihumātao and Bastion Point.
'A loud bang': Three dead in Hamilton car vs train tragedy
Emergency services rushed to Peachgrove Rd just after 4.30am.
Coromandel athletes feature in 2kg 'homage to surf culture'
Unbound Vol 1 weaves together pictures and interviews with NZ surfers.
Organisers expect 6000 marchers for Hamilton leg of hikoi
Organisers planning for a 6000 strong hīkoi march through Hamilton
'I had nothing to go on': Firearms officer on why she didn't investigate concerns about shooter who was later killed by police
Joel Buckley fired at police when they arrived at his home.
Garden ramble raises more than $12,000
Home and garden ramble raises over $12,000 for local organisations and projects.
Action group protecting lake water quality since the 1990s
Although a lot has happened since the mid-90s, there is still work to be done.
'Genuinely cared for': School family united after lightning strike, hall fire
The school's performing arts centre and new-entrants class were demolished after the fire.
'Very capable of harming people': Firearms boss not made aware of colleague's alarming concerns
Joel Buckley was later killed by AOS after firing at officers when they visited his home.
Ruapehu mayor seeks funding for 'vital' cycle trail
Weston Kirton says the completed cycle trail will boost economic growth and resilience.
For or against waste-to-energy plant: Submissions due by December 18
Time running out to submit to EPA on Te Awamutu's waste-to-energy plant.
'Good warm up for Anzac Day'; Army cadets stand guard for first time
The unit was on the brink of closing down a few years back.
Abandoned convent bought on a whim up for grabs - and it's definitely not haunted
Heritage property in Huntly has been investigated by paranormal expert.
Te Awamutu Craft Fair sets scene for summer
Craft fair a lot of work for volunteers, but worth the effort.
Road worker threatened with firearm on SH1, police investigating
A road worker was threatened with a firearm on State Highway 1, near Ātiamuri.
A season of summer kicks-off in Waihī Beach
The free event includes live entertainment, food trucks, farmers market and activities.
Waipā council funds 27 events with $75k to boost community ties
A $75,000 fund supports 27 Waipā events, boosting community ties and local economy.
Is this the nation's most diverse school?
Hamilton's Knighton Normal School teaches 75 ethnicities and has a roll of 730.
Scattering ashes at 'precious taonga' strictly prohibited, iwi say
The iwi were made aware of an incident at Acacia Bay recently.
NZ prison population exceeds 10,000 for first time in four years
Prison numbers haven't topped 10,000 since 2020.
'Big few days': All Blacks' concern for Cane after nasty cut against Ireland
The 32-year-old was pictured with a huge gash in his head after the Dublin win.
The game that never was: Waikato players commemorate rugby history
Despite no match in 1981, Waikato players celebrate camaraderie and the Ranfurly Shield.
Watch: Preschooler helps woman steal from Hamilton store
The store owner was shocked that toddlers we're being 'taught' to steal.
'I was physically abused': Disabled man suffers attacks, neglect in care home
'People didn't treat me like a human being.'
Presentation to offer wastewater discharge solutions for Raglan
Council proposal has been put together after years of community consultation and research.
‘Just leave him alone’: Tom Phillips' father makes plea as hunt for fugitive dad goes on
The whole thing was a 'rort from the beginning', Neville Phillips says.
Chris Bayley: Four-generation farm and a rugby past with Brian Lochore
Chris Bayley recalls playing rugby with legends and running family's Pikiroa Farm.
'Kiwi-style coffee with an American feeling': Homebrew expands to Te Awamutu
Husband and wife duo bring unique coffee blend and community focus to new Te Awamutu shop.
Nominations open for Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year 2025
Dairy Women’s Network encourages people to nominate leaders “who go beyond the farm gate”.
'I guessed it would be him': Officer's immediate reaction to news police had shot Hamilton man
Joel Buckley was shot dead by police in an exchange of shots in 2021.