'Hard loss to bear': Burglar stole family heirlooms to pay $13k drug debt
Jamie Downard, who has nearly 80 burglary convictions, broke into seven homes.
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'Nearly died': Inmate allowed out for tangi returned with a bag of meth which burst inside him
Judge tells Huata Irving, who was hospitalised, he's the “author of his own misfortune".
'Yeeted' out the window: Late-night visitor gets short shrift
A Te Awamutu cat gets a lesson in aeronautics.
Only one change for this year's Waikato NPC squad
Waikato squad sees 32 of 33 named players returning from 2023.
Waikato women's rugby squad named
Fijiana Women’s lock Jade Coates returns to Waikato squad after lengthy injury.
Great Kiwi Summer Festival: Light and sound show for Lake Karāpiro
The event celebrated its first year in 2023 after Covid cancelled it two years in a row.
1000 junior rugby players set for Waikato festival
This year’s Waikato tournament will involve 32 rugby clubs.
'Out of hand' flower growing hobby blossoms into fully fledged business
The farm is on the side of Kakepuku Mountain near Te Awamutu.
Showcase of student musical talent from Te Awamutu Concerts Alive!
Te Awamutu Concerts Alive? presents a showcase concert from Waikato University students.
Experiment reveals kākāpō escape strategies
The escapes from a fenced Waikato sanctuary regularly made headlines.
New council units boost pensioner housing
The Waipā District Council has now provided homes for 117 pensioners.
Waikato showjumper inducted into Equestrian Hall of Fame
A Te Awamutu local and his horse ruled the ring from late 1963 until 1973.
Star-crossed lovers at centre of Māori drama
This historical drama builds on the legacy of indigenous filmmaking.
Biggest kiwi translocation in NZ 'great news' for species recovery
Save the Kiwi is hoping for a kiwi corridor in the Waikato in the next few years.
Bakeries square off over custard credentials
Winning custard square takes three days to produce.
Meet the Waikato athletes heading to the Olympics
Waipā District alone has more than 40 athletes heading to Games.
Sanctuary Mountain closure a 'travesty' for biodiversity
It's home to 2500 kiwi birds but the sanctuary's financial troubles could see it close.
Nordstrom goes from Mooloo man to a Ram
The 2024 Chiefs pre-season replacement has been named in the Heartland squad.
'Rowdy' duo get Opshop bonus for fundraising gig
Rowdy’s Rose will perform at awards concert in United States.
Waikato club rugby: Pirongia headline Colts semi-finals
Top 2024 women's try scorer grateful for her Melville team and family.
Digitisation service preserves brass band history
Some of the images date back to the 1890s.
Waipā rates up almost 15% in tough times
Waipā District Council said it cut its cloth to reduce proposed rate increase.
Future of rural Waikato lake under review
The reserve attracted 44,689 users to its walking and cycling track last year.
Melbourne Cup winning jockey joins Cambridge's Walk of Fame
McDonald won the 2021 Melbourne Cup and the title of World Jockey of the Year.
Responses galore for transport project
Amount of feedback is no surprise to Service Delivery Committee.
Waikato and Chiefs gain spots in the big teams
Ōtorohanga Sports Club's Cortez Ratima is one of five new All Blacks.
'The roof was blown off': Rosetown Posedown a showcase for town
Local team’s results were a testament to all their hard work and determination.
Putāruru win Women’s Championship
Hamiton Old Boys and Ōtorohanga could not be split apart.
One person in serious condition after two-vehicle crash involving tractor on SH3
'We treated and transported one patient to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.'
Bill for new Waikeria Prison climbs as public-private partners wrangle over big Covid claim
The new 600-bed prison in Te Awamutu should be finished late this year.
Two-vehicle crash involving tractor reported on SH3
Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to take an alternative route.
Chiefs fans 'loud', 'loyal' and ready for war as Blues clash awaits
How do you strike fear into the opposing team? Slow roasted marshmallows of course.
Crash near Te Awamutu: Person trapped after car crashes into ditch
The person was rescued by emergency services.
Te Awamutu organisations highlight volunteers
Volunteer Week: local groups thank those who give their time to others.