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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.
What a blast! Countdown on for amateur rocket launch
"It really is rocket science," say team who built the NASA replica in a shed.
Multiple fire crews tackle large Te Awamutu rubbish blaze
Water tankers from other centres needed to help firefighters.
Truck passenger seriously injured in Waikato crash
A rescue helicopter is being sent to the scene near Waikeria Prison.
Injured driver pulled from truck
The road will be closed for some time to allow for the truck to be removed.
Suzuki Series roars into life in Taupo
It is ultimate skill vs ultimate track experience in the next two rounds.
New Zealand's unopposed politicians - and their salary bill
Hundreds of local politicians are elected unopposed to positions worth millions a year.
New chief executive to lead Primary ITO
Experienced education leader Nigel Philpott will join Primary ITO as chief executive.
Federated Farmers say Kiwis lead the way in low-emission farming
Feds say New Zealand is much better at low-emissions farming than other countries.
Village residents fight plans for Spark cell tower
Pirongia locals at odds over plans for cell tower in village.
Controversial church turns 21
21 controversial years for Destiny Church after beginnings in Rotorua and Waikato.
Teaching New Zealand Land Wars connects students to land and tīpuna
For the last 15 years Janene Allison has told the stories of the Land Wars to students.
One dead in Kawhia suspected shooting, three injured
One person has died and three others are injured after the incident south of Kawhia.
Her cousin was murdered, now beauty queen is speaking out
Making a change starts with one voice, says Te Awamutu beauty queen.
Fees-free policy 'unfair' to apprentices
At least 55 apprentices missed out on free fees by enrolling early.
Crash victim's Waikato school friends 'reeling' from her death
School friends of the dead teenager are still coming to grips with their mate's death.
Australian woman killed in crash alongside Waikato student
The woman flew in from Melbourne at 1.15am before crashing less than 7 hours later.
Wellington men arrested after spate of North Island jewellery thefts
The pair are alleged to have stolen or attempted to have stolen more than $70,000 worth.
Second attack on prison staff in three days
More than 75 per cent of the prison population have convictions for violence.
Cordons lifted in Te Awamutu following 'suspicious package' scare
Inspector Jeff Penno said the bomb squad was on its way to investigate the package.
Suspicious object found in Te Awamutu
Residents are asked to stay away from the Roche St area.
'Keep your cats inside': Pirongia residents urged to help protect kōkako
"We're not anti-cat — we're just concerned about protecting birdlife on our maunga."
'Waste-Free Warrior' visits Te Awamutu for workshop
The workshop is at the Te Awamutu Library on Thursday, March 28 at 6.30pm.
'Lack of respect': Te Pahū residents fuming about rubbish
The rubbish includes used nappies and wet wipes, alcohol cans and bottles.
Would you drink river water from a dairy farm?
Excellent rating for water on Te Anga farms. Made with funding from NZ on Air.