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Naked in the Trees: where clothing is optional and conversation sparks
The organisers are bringing in some 'pretty whompy' sound systems.
'Extremely sad situation': Dog euthanised after attacking 5-year-old at school
The dog was surrendered to the council by its owners and euthanised.
Water funding remains problem for councils
A rural mayor says there’s no incentive for councils to band together in new entities.
Schizophrenic arsonist wanted to 'burn down' DHB's mental health unit
Hoturoa Flanangan also set fire to a vehicle, garage and punched a police officer.
Waikato councils' Long-Term Plans come at a cost
Most councils have now adopted their 2024-34 LTPs.
Council calls public meetings on future of Māori ward
Ruapehu District Council will have meetings in Ohakune and Taumarunui.
'The community had its say'
Ruapehu District Council wants an exemption from new legislation on Māori wards.
New facility for Central Plateau emergency operations
It will provide a central point for search and rescue operations and emergency management.
Police seize cannabis in lolly packets
'It really shows you what length criminals will go to.'
Killer attacked in dock as he's jailed for partner's manslaughter
Corrections staff and court security were assaulted in the melee.
Council to fund freshwater projects
Applications for Horizons' Freshwater Community Grant are open.
Ruapehu civil defence controller calls for more resources
'Communities are the first level of response during emergencies'
Council, Ngāti Hāua uri build strategic partnership
'We acknowledge the importance of respect, understanding, and mutual support.'
'Third-world stuff': Energy minister praises chilly Kiwis' restraint amid grid crisis
The country’s grid operator issued a warning notice in advance.
Guns, drugs, cash seized after 'lengthy' investigation
A 53-year-old Taumarunui man has been arrested and is facing charges.
Three women take out top spots in Pureora Hunting Comp
Numbers for the annual competition are back to pre-Covid levels, DoC says.
Broken-down carriages in Taumarunui railyard will be scrapped
'Obviously graffiti’s been a big issue; they’ve been damaged, smashed up.'
'Dramatic' collision: Driver sentenced after farmer killed
Tamihana Curtis says he blacked out. A judge rejected the claim.
Woman was alive for 'at least 30 minutes' after partner's fatal attack
Richard Coburn admits killing his partner, but says it wasn't murder.
Pig and deer focus of DoC hunting competition
The annual Pureora Hunting Competition will kick off next week.
Major hospital privacy breach ensnares dozens of patients
The hospital has 'immediately ceased using window envelopes'.
The Lines Company told to clean its act up
Company told to do better after 'concerning' power outages.
Big weekend for Toa Henderson in lead-up to the Golden Shears
Results from the Taumarunui and Āpiti Sport Shears.
Kiwi wins world's richest speed shear
Floyde Neil wins the world's richest speed shear prize.
Dazzling dozen: Waikato locals scoop up New Year Honours
Among the recipients are a Major General and a Police Detective Inspector.
Determined railway workers' advocate honoured
“Little wins on behalf of real people" drove New Year Honours recipient.
Most Waikato councils opt for Māori wards
The most recent council set to establish the wards is Hauraki District Council.