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'We acknowledge the importance of respect, understanding, and mutual support.'
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'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.
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer on the challenges ahead
Waikato Herald invited MPs to share their thoughts on the upcoming term.
Election 2023: Suze Redmayne will be first female MP for Rangitīkei
Redmayne's immediate plans included increasing the police presence in Feilding.
Working to better the community earns Brian Doughty a Queen's Service Medal
'You don't think about why you're doing this stuff, you just do it, it's good fun.'
Council shoots dog after cattle attack
'Shooting a dog is always the last resort for animal control officers.'
Cyclone Gabrielle: Wind, rain warnings for Taranaki
'These winds are expected to produce widespread damage ... and could lift roofs."
'It's a tough life': No internet for two days adds to isolation
Life for most of Taumarunui's 4707 residents has been a lot slower since 1.30am on Monday.
Tornado rips through home; risk of more as wild weather lashes NZ
"It lasted 30 seconds but that 30 seconds was absolutely terrifying to say the least."
'Suffering demons': Man's life after killing motorist in head-on crash
The victim had been heading home after attending Americarna in New Plymouth.
Bye bye blue sky: Cloud rolls in after bluebird week
Few weather worries for most, but rain warning issued for one part of the country.
Homicide investigation after body found at Taranaki campground
Police ramping up their presence in Tāngarākau after the death.
Ruapehu council divided on pokies policy
Mayor Don Cameron had to use his casting vote in the split decision.
Children turned into gang members by state
Paora Sweeney and Wiremu Waikari suffered appalling abuse at the hands of state carers.
Cyclone Dovi: Households without power; trees damage cars; slips, road closures
Wild weather caused havoc across the country - now the clean-up has started.
Heavy rain hits North Island - new warnings of more to come
Adding to the humidity, intense rain is forecast for east from Hawke's Bay to Coromandel.
PGF-funded marae upgrade project nears completion
A $16 million marae renovation programme is drawing to a close.
Safety monitors for upper Whanganui River
Iwi are concerned about the safety of river users and the risk of collisions.
The heat is on: Temps to hit 30C again as fine weather spreads across NZ
The weekend is shaping up to be sizzling hot, with temperatures hitting 30C or higher.
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