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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.
Gay kōkako couple 'very much in love'
Not everything is going to plan, however, with the coupling of two male kōkako.
Local Focus: Big-hearted Te Awamutu mates have 'silly ideas' for good causes
Not just any old stroll around a lake. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Big-hearted mates have 'silly ideas' for good causes
Why two guys plan to lap the lake - 17 times. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Hey babe, take a walk on the mild side'
The stick walkers of Te Awamutu Marathon Clinic. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Local Focus: Watch: 92-year-old still walking the streets
Te Awamutu Marathon Clinic’s keen walkers. Made with funding from NZ on Air
Narrow escape: Van crashes into Te Awamutu section
The unattended van took out a power box and demolished a garden shed.
Five cows struck dead by lightning in Te Awamutu
The cows were sheltering under a tree when they were zapped about 9pm on Friday.
Wowser or wonder? One woman's waste-free Christmas
The 'less is more' approach to Christmas. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Boxing Day races make every post a winner for 152 years
Dragging it into the modern era may end the party. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Boxing Day races may be the last after 152 years
Dragging it into the modern era may end the party. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
V8 champ Scott McLaughlin stuns fans in Te Awamutu
He spent time talking to guests, having his photo taken and autographing items.
Lightning splits 150-year-old redwood
The whole house shook when the lightning struck and wood flew 50m in all directions.
Waikato police continue search for missing teen at Raglan
Jack Macnicol hasn't been seen since being swept off rocks by a rogue wave near Raglan.
'Absolutely devastated': Family of teen swept off rocks
Missing Te Awamutu teen Jack Macnicol was adored by all his friends and family.
Teen swept from rocks had 'a bright future ahead of him'
Friends and family are still holding hope for the missing Te Awamutu teen swept off rocks.
Rose of the Year wins by a nose
Pacific Rose Bowl Festival brings colour to Hamilton. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Mindfulness classes easing Kiwi kids' stress and anxiety
After-school activity teaches children about their thoughts and emotions.
Local Focus: Unmarked graves and burials without coffins
The Waikato cemetery that's more of a mass grave. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The man putting plaques on unmarked graves at former psychiatric hospital
Mental patients passed into a field of lost souls. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Reformed mobster: Gang members think prison is 'fun'
Mahi Tahi worked for this man and many like him. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Te Awamutu woman shaves hair to empower others
"We live in a world where what a person looks like has become too important."
6am CrossFit sessions 'too loud'
"The bass gets through the walls, inside the house, even to .. the far side of the house.
Pink's act of kindness stuns sisters
They scored free tickets to Pink's show after hitting it off with the international star.