Latest from Te Awamutu

'Was excited to see her': Man clocked at 184km/h during trip to see girlfriend
The 20-year-old was in a rush to see his Taranaki girlfriend.

Police hunting those responsible for two ram raids in Waikato
Police in Waikato are hunting those responsible for two ram raid incidents in the area.

'Pretty yuck': National leaders condemn underwear trophies at Uffindell's student flat
Too soon to discuss possibility of another Tauranga byelection: Luxon.

'Extreme over-reaction': Son who killed father with claw hammer jailed for at least 11 years
Jack Kaea told a report writer having killed his father was "surreal" and he was sorry.

Hosea Gear selects Coffin for East Coast
Josh Coffin leaves king Country Rams to play for Ngāti Porou East Coast in Heartland comp.

Marae o Taarewaanga launch Ōrākau book and documentary
Attack on Ōrākau documented in book and documentary by descendants.

One person dead following crash near Te Awamutu
The crash involved a car and a van Paterangi Rd.

Prisoners building new quarters after riot
New parts of prison are being constructed by inmates after a riot 18 months ago.

One dead, 15 injured after three overnight crashes
The three overnight crashes led to 15 people sustaining injuries and nine in hospital.

Woman lured from van by man who claimed she had a flat tyre
Intoxicated man tricks woman out of her van and drives away, refusing to stop for police.

Art auction to raise funds for Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari kākāpō
Mediums include photography, paintings, ceramics, sculpture and a contemporary tukutuku.

Going keto: Why we're sticking with low-carb lifestyle
OPINION: "We don't feel deprived and we enjoy good, tasty food."

Teenage murder accused pleads guilty
Murder accused pleads guilty over death of Te Awamutu man in December.

Ōhaupō sanctuary now safe haven for rescued skinks
Skinks rescued from a Te Awamutu development site released into pest-free Rotopiko reserve

Enchanter tragedy: Maritime NZ documents reveal past near-miss/complaint
Maritime NZ documents showed the Enchanter had a near-miss in March 2017.

Te Awamutu Sports centurion Meacheam
From Te Awamutu Sports club rugby centurion to Hong Kong international representative.

Funeral, then a wedding: Daughter of Enchanter victim marries days after Dad's farewell
While Richard was unable to walk his daughter down the aisle, he was well remembered.

Moorby makes Hurricanes debut
From small Waikato town Te Awamutu to New Zealand's capital among All Blacks.

'It was pretty huge what he did for me' - friend of Enchanter tragedy victim
Photographer who Richard Bright helped through divorce pays tribute.

Faces of Enchanter tragedy: A bar owner, a handyman, a builder - and all dads
All five men who died in the boating tragedy have been named.

Historic human remains found on Waikato construction site
A local iwi will uplift the human remains.

Round the world remains repatriated
Soldier's separated remains repatriated 158 years after death from Waikato War wound.

Couple married 70 years share their success secrets
Plus ideas for how to celebrate Valentine's Day with your special someone

Te Awamutu murder: Accused's name suppression lapses as case continues to trial
A 48-year-old man died after an alleged incident just before Christmas.

Inseparable in life and death: 'I'll be seeing you soon old girl'
A former Waitomo mayor died just hours after attending the funeral of his wife.

Firearms threat made to Waipā District Council after dog seized
Staff were told to remain inside while the threat was investigated.

Man found dead at Te Awamutu house, homicide inquiry begins
The Hazelmere Crescent property has been cordoned off by police.

Te Kuiti's $2.5m fraudster gets more jail time after hidden bank account discovered
She was given extra jail time, but it won't affect her parole eligibility.