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![Biggest kiwi translocation in NZ 'great news' for species recovery](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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.
![Sanctuary Mountain closure a 'travesty' for biodiversity](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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=808)
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.
![Crews battle 'well involved' house fire in Tokoroa](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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=808)
'Cruel and brutal treatment': Mother who murdered toddler claims sentence is unjust
Southern Thompson said her difficult background and remorse warranted a greater discount.
![Physical search not the focus of latest phase in Tom Phillips investigation, police reveal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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."
!['This little place has a lot going for it': Marokopa according to the locals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'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.
![No action on Blue Springs walkway works a year after track closure](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
No action on Blue Springs walkway works a year after track closure
South Waikato District Council expects the track will reopen in November.
![Two-vehicle crash involving tractor reported on SH3](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Two-vehicle crash involving tractor reported on SH3
Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to take an alternative route.
!['He's done nothing wrong': Relative of fugitive Marokopa dad says police should leave him alone](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'He's done nothing wrong': Relative of fugitive Marokopa dad says police should leave him alone
"He’s getting the blame for everything now."
!['Police visited that night': Hot pools manager says fugitive father could've snuck in](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Police visited that night': Hot pools manager says fugitive father could've snuck in
Police officers checked the area but did not review CCTV footage.
![Fatal hit-and-run victim's body left by side of road for hours after miscoded 111 call](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Fatal hit-and-run victim's body left by side of road for hours after miscoded 111 call
“Although made in good faith, we think that decision was an error in judgement"
![Woman remains in critical condition after SH3 crash near Ōtorohanga](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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.
![Arohena ‘kid’ to head Zespri](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Arohena ‘kid’ to head Zespri
Young leader from Waikato rises through the ranks to head Zespri organisation.
![Police seeking information after stolen ATV crashes through fence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Police seeking information after stolen ATV crashes through fence
An ATV Yamaha Viking was stolen from a dealer's yard in Tokoroa just after 4pm on Tuesday.
!['We want Tino Rangatiratanga over our lives': Waikato joins nationwide protest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'We want Tino Rangatiratanga over our lives': Waikato joins nationwide protest
Hundreds gathered in Hamilton at 7.15am.
![Police urge vigilance after spike in vehicle crime and burglaries in Tokoroa](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Police urge vigilance after spike in vehicle crime and burglaries in Tokoroa
The majority of crimes occurred the night of May 26 in the northern streets of Tokoroa.
!['Humble' lines workers save woman from car sinking in floodwaters](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Humble' lines workers save woman from car sinking in floodwaters
She was stuck in the car and the water was up to her chest and still rising, police say.
![Funding to help eradicate remaining predators of native species](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Funding to help eradicate remaining predators of native species
Pokaiwhenua Catchment Group helps households to trap pests in their backyards.
![Business amps up in South Waikato as new co-working space opens](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Business amps up in South Waikato as new co-working space opens
Early learning provider Central Kids is Level 1's first tenant.