'You are commanded to marry me’: How a Kiwi Mormon bride was trapped into an abusive marriage
Caroline didn't want to marry her husband but he told her the Holy Ghost had spoken.
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Prophecy, polygamy, and basketball - a brief history of the Mormon church in NZ
A church that began in the US had huge success with Māori followers.
Fishing takes patience but the boat took five years
The little clinker boat has taken about two years of fulltime work to complete.
Taupō man spends five years building boat from scratch
Taupō man Mark Dumble has spent the past five years building this 4m clinker boat from scratch and recently launched it at Two Mile Bay, Lake Taupō. Video / Dan Hutchinson
Te Awamutu's Jett Richmond shines in the mud at mini motocross nationals
Jett excels in mud, wins third race; family has strong motocross background.
Funding cuts force Waikato Tourism to pull the pin on international marketing
Hamilton and Waikato Tourism won't promote the region overseas anymore.
Free programme helps rural youths gain driving licences – with near-perfect success rate
Since it began in 2020, the programme has helped nearly 700 high school students.
Thieves damage several stores in Waikato spree
Several Waikato stores were burgled and damaged.
Police release two people arrested after Te Awamutu homicide
A post-mortem examination of the victim will take place on Friday.
It's official, Bluey is coming to NZ
The popular pup will visit Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin.
Four dead in two 'horrific' North Island crashes
Four people have died on North Island roads today, in two separate crashes.
'Recipe for disaster': Can SAS hunt fugitive Tom Phillips - or use 'deadly force'
A military lawyer says the Prime Minister would need to sign-off on a SAS hunt.
'He's a robber, that's what he does': Teen hits dairies after being released from jail
The now 19-year-old was today jailed for three years and eight months.
Police seeking dashcam footage in relation to Hampton Downs incident
A man was found fighting for his life on Hampton Downs Rd early on Monday morning.
New hot pool complex being built at Taupō's Huka Prawn Park
The new facilites are for families and will complement the adults-only Wairakei Terraces.
Contact's latest geothermal project up and running
Contact Energy's boss says it's an exciting time for geothermal energy.
Health NZ chief writes to staff about ‘English-only’ memo, confirms directive also made at second hospital
The language directive was also made at hospitals in Christchurch and Auckland.
Health Minister says nurses can speak non-English to patients amid Waikato Hospital memo
The memo was sent to nursing staff on Friday.
Final concert features Conservatorium of Music students
Conservatorium of Music students feature in final 2024 Te Awamutu Concerts Alive! event.
Offering a panorama from the mountains to the sea
The forest has more than 1200ha of unlogged native bush to explore.
Future management of 'two waters' in Waipā still being reviewed
Waipa District Council's Dawn Inglis said the CCO is about “how we manage debt"
Waipā council seeking Pirongia community's input on hall usage and future plans
Feedback open until 5pm, November 10; residents encouraged to share their views online.
Southern United Rugby Football Club receives $30,000 Bunnings Rugby Assist grant
SURF aims to be a social enabler, offering youth programmes and community initiatives.
'Frankly disgusting': Hospital staff told to only speak English with patients
Te Whatu Ora defends memo, citing safety; critics say it undermines multiculturalism.
Lady Tureiti Moxon receives honorary doctorate from Waikato University
Lady Tureiti Moxon has been recognised for 30 years of Māori health mahi.
Swamp Foxes to meet Mid Canterbury in Meads Cup final
The Swamp Foxes will meet Mid Canterbury at Te Aroha in the Meads Cup final.
Four Go Flatting star ‘Lil Henry’ embraces newfound fame, starts clothing label
Henry Stilwell talks life after television series Four Go Flatting.
Queen of Boogie Piano touring new album
Jan Preston touring new album with husband and guitar virtuoso.
Tough few years for Hauraki-Coromandel tourism
The Coromandel tourism sector is still shaking the effects of cyclones and Covid-19.
How much of ratepayer's money Hamilton councillors spend on training revealed
Hamilton City Council slashed the PD budgets in half, from $6000 each a year to $3000.
Three patients airlifted to Waikato Hospital following Waiouru crash
Two helicopters were sent to the scene.
'No one can imagine the daily torment': Daughters praise mother of missing Marokopa children for speaking out
The daughters hope they are 'getting closer to seeing our babies again' soon.
'Fighting spirit': Waikato mourns loss of activist Michael 'Malibu' Hamilton
An environmentalist, conservationist and surfer, Hamilton passed away on September 24.
Waikato secure Bunnings NPC semifinal spot with narrow win over Taranaki
Taranaki's late surge falls short; Waikato to face the Lions this weekend in Wellington.