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Messam wins 'War in the Waikato' fight against Merewether
The two 39-year-olds put on a great show for hundreds of supporters in Hamilton.
Woman reveals cost of stolen diesel as Wilson Parking beefs up security after 'several' drill and drain thefts
Woman's gas tank replacement cost $1K, took three weeks after tank was drained by thieves.
Police officer's actions 'unjustified' in arrest after crash
Officers attended the accident on the outskirts of Taupō in 2020.
It's more than just a race - Cycle Challenge gets personal for many
Some people are pushing the limits of possibility during the Taupō Cycle Challenge.
Head Hunter seriously injured after bike crash travelling back from Foxton tangi
The bikie was returning to Auckland from the funeral of William ‘Bird’ Hines near Foxton.
Napier-Taupō road: SH5 returning to normal after cyclone repairs
Traffic is now moving both ways after reconstruction of SH5 at the Esk underslip.
Online emergency health care business wins Waikato awards
Online emergency healthcare business expanding into 'bricks and mortar'.
Hamilton MP Tama Potaka becomes Cabinet Minister
Potaka has only been an MP for a year after he won his seat in a 2022 by-election.
Taupō's new all-electric bus charges into service
Taupō's new bus is set to electrify public transport in the town.
Te Kauwhata wine company takes top honours in Waikato Business Awards
Annual Waikato Business Awards winners have been announced.
Racing line-up for Taupō Super400 announced
New categories have been added alongside Supercars for the inaugural Taupō Super400.
Iwi collective has plans to take over management of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts
'It was an opportunity for ngā iwi to put aside boundaries.'
'Inherent risks': Glider tragedy inquiry's findings released
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has made two recommendations.
Supercars tickets for Taupō round go on sale today
The inaugural Taupō SuperSprint will be held from April 19 to 21.
South Waikato highway to close for resurfacing work
From November 13, there are several daytime road closures south of Tokoroa.
'Absolutely thrilled': Waikato's winning wedding venue
Originally purchased as a family home, the venue has accommodated weddings since 2008.
SH1 crash: One dead, multiple injured after car and truck collide, four helicopters sent
One person was trapped in a light truck and another in a car.
Drone takes rook: Eye in the sky helps in fight against pest bird
Surveillance by drone helps to locate nests so targeted control can be carried out.
Kiwi return to Wairākei after extensive cyclone repairs
The first kiwi has set foot in Wairākei since Cyclone Gabrielle.
'Sun on the horizon' - Thunderstorms and rain to end the week before finer days are upon us
The better weather is expected to last through to at least the middle of the month.
Inside an animal shelter on Guy Fawkes night: Music, volunteers and calming sprays
What do animal shelters do on the loudest night of the year to help their furry residents?
Child Cancer Foundation breakfast and auction raises $21k
“We’re always happy with the support that we get.”
Man charged after engineers’ signatures allegedly forged
The man will appear in Taupō District Court on November 8.
Injured climber rescued in twilight operation
The climber suffered a head injury at Taupō's Kawakawa Bay.
Cooper puts Gasgas top of NZ podium on first attempt
Experienced rider snatches top spot from young rising stars at motocross event.
Graffiato back with fresh street art for 2023
New Zealand's longest-running street art festival returns to Taupō this long weekend.
From P addict to 'squeaky clean': Solo dad eyes new Kāinga Ora homes
The housing agency has announced a major development.
She was terrified of the water. Now it's her happy place
Meet award-winning Coastguard Rotorua Lakes and Taupō units volunteer Amy Nattrass.
Upston sets her sights on fixing child poverty
Taupō MP Louise Upston is comfortably winning her electorate for the sixth time.
'There’s a tide turning,' Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi says in Waiariki
Waititi called for a Māori electoral commission after voting issues were reported today.
'Turning away in disgust': Voter turnout 'plunge' sign of 'hollow' campaign - analyst
'This election is the most hollow and unsatisfactory in living memory.'