Ben Westenberg misses Paralympics after training crash
The New Zealand Para-cycling team arrived in the Paralympic Village last week.
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'Fantastic legacy': PM says Māori King Tūheitia was respected, appreciated by all
The Māori monarch had been in hospital recovering from heart surgery.
'A symbol of hope': Waikato memory meadows in full bloom on Daffodil Day
Two Waikato parks have transformed into a sea of yellow daffodils.
Seven Waikato athletes to shine at Paris 2024 Paralympics
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'A moment of great sadness': Māori King Tūheitia dies aged 69
Tūheitia had been in hospital recovering from heart surgery.
'Keep safe out there': 'Intense' thunderstorms rattle Auckland as storm finally hits
Thunderstorms are creeping towards Auckland.
'Dig his own hole': Kidnapped, beaten and shot at – drive-by victim seeks retribution on wrong man
Valley Harrison told the man he'd snap his fingers, shoot him and make him dig his grave.
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It's in a dog's DNA to kill says a farmer left with 16 dead stock.
Sam Cane starts as All Blacks side to face Springboks named
Scott Robertson has made two changes to the side that beat Argentina.
Is Te Pūkenga 'drowning' in $250m of debt? Executives reject Penny Simmonds’ claim, say real figure is one-fifth of that amount
Labour MP describes characterisation as "misleading".
Retired Hamilton guide dog and 'reading buddy' wins title of NZ's 'Top Dog with a Job'
Greta’s calm presence and persona have been key in helping autistic children learn.
Police believe Hamilton house fire was deliberately lit, three men arrested
Police have now arrested three me in relation to the fire.
'No one is going to want to live here': Proposed mill closure threatens town
The proposed closure of two large North Island mills is already hurting the local economy.
Waipā welcomes new chief executive Stephanie O'Sullivan amid major council decisions
It's been a busy start to the job for the new Waipa District Council CEO.
Public walking access to Cathedral Cove to be restored in time for summer
Work to restore Cathedral Cove access will be followed by a more permanent solution.
Te Awamutu College rugby team claims second trophy in 2024
Coach Poolman praises team’s character after comeback from 10-0 down to win final.
Mountain biking event returns to Whangamatā
Hundreds of mountain bikers will take on a 20km course in Whangamatā.
Destination Hospice Shop to rival Frankton
Te Awamutu Hospice Shop aims to be a $1m business within five years.
Sir Bill leaves his mark on cancer research
Te Awamutu College Dux makes his mark in cancer research field.
Beach town bargain: 'Timewarp' bach for sale for first time in almost 50 years
“It’s cheaper than Pauanui and Whangamata and it’s a better beach."
'Butchered' cherry trees not a pretty sight
Cherry trees on Pirongia Golf Course 'butchered' by contractors.
Motorcycle enthusiasts to converge on Coromandel town
Kickdown Festival with music and motorcycles set to return to Whangamatā.
'Worst nightmare': Kiwi skydiving instructor dies after botched landing
His dad, a Kiwi skydiver of 30 years, was with him the day of the fateful fall.
‘Significant investigation’: Five people charged over ACC fraud
The group were making fraudulent ACC claims, police allege.
Erosion found on both sides of Waikato River control gates
The banks on either side of the Lake Taupō bridge need stabilising.
Remote Ruapehu restaurant wins national award
'We knew it was a fairly crazy project but we ended up putting two and two together.'
Schoolboys' orchard invention: 'There’s nothing out there like it'
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Foster mum of seven children jailed for $221k benefit fraud
'She has taken advantage of the benefit system for her own personal gain.'
Waste-to-energy plant application called in by Environment Minister
The plant is proposed to be built in Te Awamutu.
Warnings still in place for river that turned orange
Warnings remain in place for the Ōhinemuri River.
Lake Taupō shrinks away as dry winter takes its toll
The lake is more than one metre lower than it was at the beginning of the year.
Service as Justice of the Peace recognised
Te Awamutu Justices of the Peace branch recognises colleagues