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Watch: Armed robbers threaten bystanders, flee Taupō jewellers in car after aggravated robbery
A member of the public appears to try and slash the car's tyres to prevent escape.
'Christmas fairy': 3yo Kiwi girl goes global after hilarious mishap on mum’s phone
An innocent mistake led to unexpected Xmas cheer that's attracted love around the globe.
Mitch Rees dominates Suzuki Series opener in Taupō
The son set new lap records in the Suzuki International Series opener in Taupō.
Inaugural food festival a real treat for Taupō
Over 40 food and drink businesses participated in the 9-day event.
Mongrel Mob baby killer admits second murder – this time inside Auckland prison
He already had a minimum non-parole period of 17 years before the second killing.
'Chance for a real solution': Winston Peters says he will advocate for Kinleith Mill workers
'Targeted government intervention is sometimes necessary.'
Waikato amps up for massive festival and concert season
One of the gigs is Sublime with Rome who are on their final tour.
Three motorcyclists killed in crash were with social club: Another dies in separate bike collision
Four motorcyclists and a car were involved in crash near Taihape at 8.10am today.
What Christmas events are on in the Waikato?
Christmas is (almost) here, bringing good cheer, to young and old, meek and the bold.
Taupō revs up for Suzuki International Series with Isle of Man TT stars
International stars join Kiwi riders in Taupō for the 2024 Suzuki Series' opening round.
Great Lake Trail carved from the landscape
This section of the trail turned out to be a treat for the senses.
News from around Waikato
'She panicked': Mum feared OT uplift after brothers' brutal fight over Lego
The children needed medical assistance but the parents failed to take them.
NZTA closes passing lanes to help holiday traffic flow
The Transport Agency says traffic moves more 'steadily' with fewer lanes.
‘They were smashed everywhere’: Teen rescues kids swept into ‘violent’ surf
Keira Hayidakis, 18, fought off rough waves and strong currents to save two children.
Rural news
Sir John Key wraps the year on The Country
Sir John Key, Don Carson, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe, Jim Hopkins, Jeremy Rookes.
Coromandel murder-accused’s pigs to be moved to Wellington
An animal welfare group is coming to collect around 40 of the 'pet pigs'.
Doors opening for women in farming
Women in farming a focus at East Coast Farming Expo in Wairoa in February.
'Do not enter': Ex-police house contaminated by asbestos up for grabs
The property had been taken over by squatters.
Animal lover's house sells for $695,000 - and all the money goes to the dogs
Proceeds of the sale will be used to train seven pups as service dogs.
More news from Taupō & Tūrangi Herald
Mother-daughter duo not horsing around with barrel racing
'Doing something both you and your daughter love is something really special.'
Save our mill: Proposed job cuts threat to entire town, advocates say
“This is going to be the beginning of the end if we don’t do anything about it.”
Desert Rd closure pushed back a week but concerns remain
'I think motorists will throw their hands up in horror.'