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Te Awamutu road closed after cyclist found with serious injuries
The cyclist was found just before 8.30am today.
Brakes on: Police impound 7 boy racer vehicles
Seven vehicles have been impounded but more action is promised, police say.
Cars impounded after burnouts at wake for crash victim
Police move in to confiscate cars allegedly involved in burnouts at crash victim's wake.
Meet the Waikato farmer with big YouTube dreams
Waikato dairy farmer Andrew Macky is bringing day-to-day farming life to YouTube.
'Emotions are high': Northland Covid case closes businesses as far as Waikato
Businesses are reeling after a woman who tested positive for Covid visited their shops.
'Incredibly volatile': Fears Waikeria prison roof will collapse, 'tensions in group' rise
"We know that there are tensions between members of the group."
Waikeria uprising: Amnesty International warns against using force
The human rights group is calling on minister to ensure force isn't used to end standoff.
Waikeria uprising: Tense prison stand-off heads into third day
It's thought a lack of access to phones for prisoners could be the cause of the rioting.
Waikeria uprising: Third of prison's bed capacity destroyed in riots
Waikeria prisoners and guards have been in a stand-off for nearly 24 hours.
Bloody battle site revisited in peace
Waharoa and pou unveiled in spirit of reconciliation between Waikato-Tainui and Ngā Puhi.
'Most important decision in a generation': Maniapoto to initial Deed of Settlement
Maniapoto move to next stage of settlement with the Crown.
Long lines no more: Nido fails, customers bail
Some bargain-hunting customers left disappointed and empty-handed yesterday.
Wild weather: Lightning strikes plane, tornado and flash floods in Waikato
More rain has fallen in Taranaki in the last day than all of last November.
Wanted: Dangerous 24-year-old on the run
Police say William Merrin is dangerous and should not be approached.
Kawhia man cleared of murder admits drugs charges
Orren Williams admitted three drugs-related charges in court today.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)
Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).
Intruders break into house to steal drugs. Man who shot them cleared of murder
The jury has returned with their verdicts in relation to the shooting in June last year.
Kawhia accused was 'shooting to kill out of anger' - Crown
Firing at least 8 shots has been described as "reckless in the extreme" by the crown.
Kawhia shooting: Accused questioned on why he didn't call 111 after violent home invasion
'I hadn't thought about ringing police yet,' Orren Williams told the jury.
Kawhia shooting: Wife fled with children on hips as gunshots rang out in darkness
Orren Williams says he shot out of fear and was simply protecting himself and his family.
Kawhia victim 'leaning forward, likely running' when shot in back
The first attending police officers and a pathologist have taken the stand today.
'Worst flea infestation ever': Tenant told to pay up for trashed rental
Cigarettes were stubbed out on the bathroom's basin and hair was found in the plughole.
Death in a driveway: Man fights back tears as he's sentenced for running over 1yo
The couple will be forever traumatised by the "tragic" events of that day the court heard.
Finn-fan looks back at 40+ years of a musical dynasty
Te Awamutu Courier editor nostalgic over 40th anniversary of True Colours album.
S**** towns? No way - a charming road-trip through small-town New Zealand
Finding the beauty in the small, the rural and the unexpected.
Waikato's Mt Pirongia a key site for More Birds in the Bush efforts
Ship rats compete with birds, bats, lizards and insects for the same food.
Students head back to school
School went back on Monday this week and Te Awamutu students were happy.
Doctor's sex affair with teen: DHB had been warned of issues after Google search
No changes made after mental health patient uncovered psychiatrist's surrendered licence.
Bunnings to shut seven NZ stores, 145 staff affected
Bunnings also negotiated with landlords to cut its rent
Kiwi, 49, dies of Covid-19 in Peru after failing to board mercy flight home
Edward Storey texted his family on April 7 to tell them he would be flying home soon.
Waikato's $2.875 billion plan for post-Covid 19 future
The Waikato has put forward a multimillion-dollar list of projects to boost the economy.
Kidney donor tried to help a friend but saved a stranger
Te Awamutu woman with genetic kidney disease inspires life-saving donation to a stranger.