Latest fromOtorohanga District
'Should I kill him now?': Drunk man burns down ex's home, threatens new partner
The judge wasn't impressed with a request for a 70% discount saying it was 'unrealistic'.
Tourism spots out in the cold after two councils split with regional tourism organisation
'Waitomo and Ōtorohanga won’t be recommended anymore,' says RTO chief.
Only one change for this year's Waikato NPC squad
Waikato squad sees 32 of 33 named players returning from 2023.
Waikato women's rugby squad named
Fijiana Women’s lock Jade Coates returns to Waikato squad after lengthy injury.
Meet the Waikato athletes heading to the Olympics
Waipā District alone has more than 40 athletes heading to Games.
Hamilton's family's sporting dynasty grows with All Blacks halfback call-up
Noah Hotham could become the third sibling to represent New Zealand.
Police chose not to charge teacher with child exploitation material on his school laptop
Tribunal says teacher's claim of lack of interest in pornography 'unbelievable'.
Father of Ross Bremner dies before inquest into 2016 family stabbing
Keith Bremner was stabbed by his son, who killed three others in 2016 stabbings.
Waikato and Chiefs gain spots in the big teams
Ōtorohanga Sports Club's Cortez Ratima is one of five new All Blacks.
'This little place has a lot going for it': Marokopa according to the locals
Residents of the town don't want their home to be remembered only for Tom Phillips.
Harold the Giraffe hosts high tea fundraiser
The event is for the Waipā King Country Life Education Trust.
Waikato tourism organisation to make changes due to council funding
Several councils have made funding cuts to the organisation in their LTPs.
'It is child abuse': Mum of Marokopa kids makes plea - 'bring my babies home'
Phillips has been on the run for 30 months. He's accused of robbing a bank while at large.
Missing Marokopa man Tom Phillips: Expert says family at large 'too long'
Police continue to sift through thousands of leads to track the fugitive.
Small town, big talk: The hunt for a man on the run with his kids
Resident’s heartfelt message for missing kids' mum after she showed him photo of trio.
Hunt for fugitive Tom Phillips: Police get 70 tip-offs including 'credible' reports
Police offered an $80,000 reward for information on Phillips' three children.
Hunt for Tom Phillips moves on to Otorohanga, hot pools CCTV mystery deepens
Police focus changes after a three-day search at Marokopa.
Ōtorohanga Railway Station chugs past 100 years
The current station was built to replace the previous one, which went up in flames.
Woman remains in critical condition after SH3 crash near Ōtorohanga
The woman sustained multiple trauma injuries in the crash involving a car and a truck.
Waikato club rugby: Premier teams split for round two
Hamilton Marist are to host neighbours and 2024 Premiership dark horses University.
'We want Tino Rangatiratanga over our lives': Waikato joins nationwide protest
Hundreds gathered in Hamilton at 7.15am.
Tahāroa duo leads Warriors to victory over Panthers
A rugby league weekend of magic sees the Warriors take down the defending premier champs.
Group walk from Te Kūiti to Te Awamutu for a special cause
Over $1500 raised so far by group for incurable breast cancer.
Women walk from Te Kūiti to Te Awamutu for a special cause
The Walk 50K this May 2024 campaign is the inspiration for the six women rugby players.
Waikato club rugby: Pirongia upset unbeaten Hamilton Marist
Kio Kio United got their first win of the season when they hosted Leamington.
Waikato wētā breeding programme a great success
The wētā are among the world’s largest insects, and are unique to Waikato.
‘We weren’t informed’: Apprentice working on school unaware of asbestos
A former builder recalled the nasty surprise at Maihiihi.