Tokoroa & South Waikato news
![Experiment reveals kākāpō escape strategies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Experiment reveals kākāpō escape strategies
The escapes from a fenced Waikato sanctuary regularly made headlines.
![Lotto luck for Waikato players](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Lotto luck for Waikato players
Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $23 million for Wednesday night’s draw.
![Young couple with baby escape blaze but lose everything they own](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Young couple with baby escape blaze but lose everything they own
Baby bracelets and baby books, 'they’re just all gone'.
![Biggest kiwi translocation in NZ 'great news' for species recovery](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Biggest kiwi translocation in NZ 'great news' for species recovery
Save the Kiwi is hoping for a kiwi corridor in the Waikato in the next few years.
![Marist look for fourth consecutive title](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Marist look for fourth consecutive title
Hamilton Marist Colts' Levi Cressy-Baggot has dominated the points table this season.
![Sanctuary Mountain closure a 'travesty' for biodiversity](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Sanctuary Mountain closure a 'travesty' for biodiversity
It's home to 2500 kiwi birds but the sanctuary's financial troubles could see it close.
![Tokoroa teacher killer 'happy to die' in prison as he goes before parole board](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Tokoroa teacher killer 'happy to die' in prison as he goes before parole board
The man who killed Tokoroa teacher Lois Dear has applied for parole for the first time.
![Waikato club rugby: Pirongia headline Colts semi-finals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Waikato club rugby: Pirongia headline Colts semi-finals
Top 2024 women's try scorer grateful for her Melville team and family.
![Crews battle 'well involved' house fire in Tokoroa](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Crews battle 'well involved' house fire in Tokoroa
Fire and Emergency NZ was called just after 5am.
!['Cruel and brutal treatment': Mother who murdered toddler claims sentence is unjust](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Cruel and brutal treatment': Mother who murdered toddler claims sentence is unjust
Southern Thompson said her difficult background and remorse warranted a greater discount.
![Club rugby: Ōhaupō put Putāruru to sword](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Club rugby: Ōhaupō put Putāruru to sword
Putāruru B claim an away victory in the Division 1B clash.
Waikato news
![Worker dies in incident on Morrinsville farm in Waikato](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Worker dies in incident on Morrinsville farm in Waikato
Police were notified at 8am today and WorkSafe has also been told of the death.
!['The apocalypse is happening now' - residents powerless as ocean comes knocking](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'The apocalypse is happening now' - residents powerless as ocean comes knocking
With the ocean just metres from their fences, residents fear losing everything.
![Quirky town split over need for Burger King and Starbucks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Quirky town split over need for Burger King and Starbucks
Some see opportunity while other people in Tīrau like it just the way it is.
More Tokoroa & South Waikato news
![Rugby talent selected for University of Waikato Chiefs Under-18 camp](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Rugby talent selected for University of Waikato Chiefs Under-18 camp
The camp also acts as a trial for players to earn New Zealand Schools team selection.
![From Pōkeno to Kopu, Waikato events promise Matariki magic](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
From Pōkeno to Kopu, Waikato events promise Matariki magic
Events and activities seek to preserve old and new traditions in the community.
![Physical search not the focus of latest phase in Tom Phillips investigation, police reveal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Physical search not the focus of latest phase in Tom Phillips investigation, police reveal
"There is a vast area in which Tom and the children could potentially be."