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Dad of 12 says ‘it’s a miracle we all escaped’ burning Tokoroa home
Nooroa Paora thanks God for smoke alarms and for protecting his tamariki.
Free clean heat scheme returns for eligible Tokoroa residents
On the House scheme being funded for at least another year.
Officer justified in punching teen in face as he reached for hidden bong
'It was his favourite bong, and he did not want it to be taken by police.'
Rugby: Surf's up for Ōhaupō
Ōhaupō Rugby Club remain top of division 1 after their unbeaten start to the season.
'Sick of men attacking her': Murderer appeals life sentence for shooting
Moetū Kaitai was high when she fatally shot Kalvin Kana after a confrontation.
Climate champions invite locals to regional cycling tour
The Climathon team will embark on a 350km cycle tour in the name of climate action.
South Waikato locals give "the shirt off their backs" for cyclone victims
South Waikato has thrown its support behind victims in Hawke's Bay.
Tokoroa dairy plant set to specialise production
The OFI plant received an investment to produce specialised protein ingredients.
Well-deserved win for Kaikohe in Rockwood Polocrosse final
Best pony and NZ-bred sport horse title went to Beth Peaker’s Storm.
Polocrosse players from throughout the Waikato and Bay of Plenty head to Tokoroa
Watch the action, spectators welcome and entry is free.
Former Waikato halfback Dene Mullins shares his rugby journey
Dene Mullins shares his rugby journey, decades after his last match.
The Veronicas to shake up South Waikato festival
That Weekend festival will make some noise at Okoroire this weekend.
Thirteen Waikato community stalwarts receive royal honours
Waikato is now home to 1 companion, 4 officers and 3 members of the NZ Order of Merit.
Fonterra's Tīrau site receives multi-million dollar investment
The investment allows the factory to produce lactose, a more profitable product.
A beacon of hope for those who can't afford to shop for food
“We hope shoppers leave the social supermarket feeling happy and dignified.”
South Waikato locals spread the word that they love living in the district
New signs show Tokoroa, Putāruru, Tīrau, and Arapuni in a new light.
Tokoroa teen author types for friendship
Rutendo Shadaya is onto her third book after starting to write because of her friend.
Waikato Sports Award finalists announced
Sport Waikato received 100 nominations for the seven award categories this year.
Community art studio brightens up Tokoroa
Tatou Va's founder is leaving, but local creatives continue the studio's legacy.
Waikato's Woodlands Estate wows wedding industry
The event venue was crowned outstanding wedding ceremony venue in New Zealand.
Putāruru earthworks herald start of $200m housing project
The groundbreaking for the first 22 of 400 houses kicked off on Tuesday.
Government invests $2m in South Waikato bio feasibility study
The study explores the development of hydrogen and bio-fuels at Tokoroa's Kinleith Mill.
Gary Petley wins race for South Waikato mayoralty
Preliminary results say Gary Petley received 3679 votes and Ārama Ngāpō 2891 votes.
Counting under way for HCC's first STV election
Progress results are in for Matamata-Piako, South Waikato, Waipā, Taupō and Waitomo.
Community stalwarts want to spark disadvantaged kids to find their purpose
Graeme Mead and Carl Haa launch holiday programme to get kids back on the right path.
Ewe beauty: Tīrau's iconic ram building to receive new tenant
The belly of one of Tirau's most iconic buildings will soon be home to an SPCA op shop.
Shortlist of 22 to be the faces of district's new push for visitors
The district council made an open call for locals to represent their towns on new signage.
South Waikato to receive its first Māori mayor
Despite the achievement, both candidates want to focus on what they bring to council.
Local elections 2022: Meet the Waikato Candidates events
Find out where you can meet your local candidates and ask them the tough questions.
Know your local candidates before you vote
Figuring out who to vote for can be quite a big task but there are tools to help you.
Three Waters reform: Action group speaks to select committee
C4LD has spoken before the select committee on its Three Waters reform submission.
Delegation off to Wellington to sell South Waikato to investors
South Waikato representatives will head to Parliament to seek financial support.
Tīrau ward councillor and community board members elected unopposed
Run for mayoralty a head-to-head race between current councillors Ngapo and Petley.