Exclusion zone around rescue helicopter wreckage on Mt Pirongia
Investigation under way after chopper crashed on its way to help an injured tramper.
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Rescue chopper crashes into Waikato bush
Helicopter suffers 'heavy landing' after mid-flight incident en route to patient.
'Compliant and safe': Firm backs under-fire waste-to-energy project
Backers of a waste-burning electricity generation project say it will be compliant.
Rugby: Former Te Awamutu player in Fiji side that stunned Australia
Fiji produced a major upset with their first win over Australia since 1954.
Incredible year for young netball team
Young netballers gain plenty of 2023 finals experience across the region.
Raw meat, medical waste, dead animals: Why some are losing recycling privileges
Repeat offenders now face a three-month suspension.
Players gear up for amateur Rugby World Cup
Last hooray for Te Awamutu coach as squad prepare to travel across the world.
Willison back on home turf to coach Hautapu
Former Waikato captain and Māori All Black Jackson Willison will coach Hautapu in 2024.
Budding netballers hone skills with idols
Te Awamutu Primary Schoool netballers get to meet their idols in Auckland.
Special delivery: Six more kākāpō make landfall in Waikato
A sextet has joined Bunker, Ōtepoti, Motupōhue and Māhutonga at Sanctuary Mountain.
How to apply for Waipā rates rebate
Government scheme provides up to $750 rates relief for those in need.
Waikato Business Awards finalists chosen
The Chamber of Commerce has chosen 21 finalists for the Waikato business Awards.
TA make Waikato Plate final
Thames fall to Te Awamutu 3-2 in Waikato Plate thriller at Te Awamutu's stadium.
Waikato coach off to lead Portugal's first professional rugby club
Travis Church gets opportunity to take reins at Portugal's first professional rugby club.
Referees celebrate 2023
Aaron Leppard took home the main award, the TARRA most improved in 2023.
Colour run boosts participation in Waikato school's cross-country
A great event for the school community to come together and have fun.
Te Awamutu Intermediate outstanding at 2023 AIMS Games
Successful week in Tauranga for intermediate school across a vast array of sports.
Juniors show how it's done in Rugby World Cup win
Te Awamutu Sports represented New Zealand in France and came away with the trophy.
Kelli Brown's A-League return
An outstanding season in Australia has seen the Waikato product re-sign with the Phoenix.
Countdown upgrade begins
Construction on Te Awamutu supermarket should be completed by Christmas.
Waikato boxer defeated in world title defence
Australian Luke Modini could be a good opponent for return fight.
Act Party loses fifth candidate in two months
Other candidates resigned after making controversial comments on COVID-19 vaccines.
ABs great calls for return of NZ's State of Origin
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‘High level of concern’ for missing kids after dad's alleged bank heist
Police have charged Phillips with aggravated robbery, aggravated wounding.
Bruce Bain Memorial Shield played for
Past take the win over present in spirited new Te Awamutu College First XV derby.
Missing dad wanted for armed bank heist, shooting at supermarket worker
Police have charged Phillips with aggravated robbery, aggravated wounding.
Flying Waikato brothers fight Canada's wildfires
Brothers Matt and Tom Otto are helping fight Canada's worst wildfires.
Photos: Te Awamutu pilots help in Canadian wildfires
Pilot brothers Matt and Tom Otto will work for up to 42 days at a time helping extinguish Yellowknife wildfires.
Te Awamutu master class travel to Twizel
Eighteen crew members will make the journey south to Lake Ruataniwha in mid-September.