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Tūrangi secures $185,000 for youth employment initiative
In May 2024, the programme had placed more than 6000 youth into employment.
‘End of an era’ - Winstone Pulp International closes after 45 years
Long-time workers head off to other regions and new jobs.
Critical infrastructure project nears completion
The push is on to get the Taupō sewer line buried before the big events hit town.
New research shows Māori infants are at highest risk of contracting meningitis
Meningitis Foundation chair knows the personal pain this deadly disease can inflict.
Whakapapa Holdings close to deal for ski area assets
'We have confidence as a business that the Whakapapa ski area is viable commercially.'
'Made me feel like I was 90 years old': Trish Mitchell shares her breast cancer journey
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Roading resilience projects to be announced soon
NZTA Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to announce $100m for resilience projects.
Bixley's new book celebrates biodiversity with a musical twist
The Fantabulous Animal Orchestra, Bixley’s passion project, is now available in stores.
'Part therapy': Business resilience celebrated
More than 80 local businesses in Taupō entered the 2024 Stella Awards.
33-hr drenching: Severe thunderstorms for upper North Island, snowstorms, downpours in south
Snowstorms are also forecast for parts of south. Severe weather alerts are out across NZ.
Auction frenzy turns $20,000 loss into $20,000 profit
Couple stunned after home sells for $1.2m under the hammer.
Hamilton City Council scraps two hours free parking in CBD
Visitors can now park in the CBD for free for one hour.
Californian artist brings the moa back from extinction
The exhibition is a tribute to those who have been loved and lost.
Senior Thames rugby player marks milestone
Brett Ranga played his 50th first class fixture, helping Thames beat Poverty Bay 71-17.
Views and fun make up for mud and steep terrain
The destination was Tupapakurua Falls Track nestled in the Erua Conservation Area.
Long-serving nurse bowing out after passing on her skills
Long-serving primary care nurse Sally Davies takes well-earned retirement.
Increasing electricity demand: NZ's top mechanics and cable jointers gather in Te Awamutu
Kiwi lines companies will need to double staffing levels to cope with growth.
Te Awamutu junior performers bring vibrant show to life
Te Awamutu youth take to the Woolshed stage.
Council flags roaming dogs as ongoing issue
Roaming dogs can "frighten, intimidate or annoy others".
Three people injured after truck and car crash on SH3
One man was seriously injured and was transported to hospital by helicopter.
Hauraki towns outline their 'better off' funding wish lists
Plans are designed to reflect aspirations of iwi partners and communities.
Exciting line-up announced for Chiefs U18 clash against Samoa U18
Thirteen Waikato players named in Chiefs Under-18 team to face Samoa in Hamilton.
UN sends please-explain to NZ Govt over alleged Māori human rights breaches
The letter asks about alleged breach of human rights of Māori.
Scramble for houses in elite school zones after spike in rejection letters
"People suddenly thought, ‘Shoot my son didn’t get in’.”
Fixed-wing aircraft used in continued search for Luke Berwick in Waikato
Berwick, 31, was last seen in Raglan and has not had contact with family since Tuesday.
Man pulls body from the water near Raglan Holiday Park
The man spotted the body from the footbridge and went in the water to pull it out.
Air quality in Tokoroa still one of nation's worst
Air pollutants have mostly decreased in NZ, but Tokoroa is still one of the worst.
'Perfectly imperfect' fruit and vegetables provide a recipe for business success
Collaboration with restaurant Embra turned misfit pears into fine dining delight.
Female councillors question mayor's committee reshuffle
Tense exchanges were had at a South Waikato District Council meeting last week.
Residents join forces to save beach-nesting birds
The funding boost allows 30 households to join the pest-trapping effort.
Synlait plunges deeply into the red
Newly restructured Synlait Milk's result hard to swallow, but follows unprecedented year.
Three renovated houses and a ‘hazardous’ villa snapped up for under $1m
Two bidders fought hard to score auction bargain.