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16-year-old says he has given up on ever finishing his secondary education.
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'Nearly died': Inmate allowed out for tangi returned with a bag of meth which burst inside him
Judge tells Huata Irving, who was hospitalised, he's the “author of his own misfortune".
One person dies, another hospitalised after serious crash in Waikato
Morrinsville-Tāhuna Rd is blocked, motorists should use an alternate route.
Autistic man without specialist care before fatally stabbing visitor
Review finds staff used denigratory language when discussing Bailey Ecclestone.
'All of Tūrangi heard us': Meet Olympic medallist Hayden Wilde's biggest fans
Bruce and Nita Wilde cheered their grandson on from their home in Tūrangi.
'Yeeted' out the window: Late-night visitor gets short shrift
A Te Awamutu cat gets a lesson in aeronautics.
Waikato councils' Long-Term Plans come at a cost
Most councils have now adopted their 2024-34 LTPs.
Only one change for this year's Waikato NPC squad
Waikato squad sees 32 of 33 named players returning from 2023.
'Abysmal': Campaigner's four-point plan to fix SH29 woes
The Kaimai resident has been campaigning for improvements for nine years.
Mahé Drysdale sworn in as Tauranga's mayor
'Our city expects nothing less than governance that is respectful and is united.'
Katie looking to make dream a reality at Lexus Song Quest 2024
Ngāhinapōuri mezzo-soprano takes another step towards a professional career.
Morgan-Andrew King: From Waikato to international opera stage
Opera singer says his passion actually began 'as a way to meet girls'.
Burglars throw stolen goods from car during police pursuit
Impact on commercial burglary victims is not just financial says senior police officer.
Hamilton Gardens entry fee start date revealed
The $20 fee to visit the 18 enclosed gardens would apply to out-of-towners.
DoC appeals for info after protected gulls allegedly run over on beach
'The deaths of these protected birds were entirely avoidable.'
Collaborative approach needed for the six iwi connected to the Waikato River
Government confirms its environmental commitment to Waikato River.
Funding assumptions questioned for sea-level-rise protection project
The council needs to protect more than $1 billion in assets from rising sea levels.
How rowing ‘super mums’ overcame massive odds to achieve gold
Lucy Spoors and Brooke Francis were the first mothers on NZ’s elite rowing programme.
New Kiwi rowing heroes on medal-filled day
It was another magical day for the New Zealand rowers at an Olympic Games.
Coroner slams online bullying as ‘cowardly’ after 11yo takes own life
Tangiwai Wilson was a healthy kid who loved sports and dancing, her mum told a coroner.
'Misguided loyalty': Parents pay the price after coercing victim to change her statement
Henry and Deborah Dalley's son was in custody after assaulting a woman.
Emergency services rescue trapped person after car and caravan roll near Cambridge
The southbound on-ramp on SH1 at Cambridge is closed because of an accident.
Historic Huntly railway station bounces back from arson attack
The building will house the Huntly Museum soon.
Speeding council staffers told to curb their driving behaviour
Council staff are speeding less but facing more 'personal confrontations'.
Police appealing for information on the whereabouts of wanted man Rawhiti Tokona
Members of the public are urged not to approach him.
Alyxes and Chloe found safe and well
The two girls were reported missing by their families.
Wilde eyeing greater tests - and complete Olympic medal set
The battle between Hayden Wilde and Alex Yee for triathlon supremacy may soon be paused.
Innovative after school programme helps youth tackle the big issues
Anywhere between 60 and 90 kids come through the programme every week.
Mystery cruise for petrolheads
Te Awamutu Rod & Custom Club inaugural Monthly Mystery Breakfast Run.
Loving Arms reach out to 5000 families in 10 years
After a decade, Loving Arms founder steps down from leadership position.
Lotto luck for Waikato players
Last night’s $30 million Lotto Powerball jackpot has rolled over and will be $33m.
Silver medallist Hayden Wilde receives a royal rap from King Tūheitia in Paris
Tūheitia has arrived to support New Zealand athletes.
Hero Hotham: Hamilton Boys' First XV coach heading to Hong Kong
Nigel Hotham will head to Hong Kong for a coaching role.