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New Waipā council chief appointed to replace long-serving incumbent
New WDC chief executive has significant local body and governance experience.
New Waikato Rugby chief executive wants to build on 'rich legacy'
The board received over 40 applications from New Zealand and Australia.
Paper Plus Golf Course Fun Run
Defending champion Daniel Sinclair was at the Australian Track & Field Champs.
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Runner Jane McAlpine is stronger, fitter and wiser than she's ever been.
All the club rugby action this weekend
Hinuera’s centenary win over Putāruru sees them the only Div. One side yet to lose.
Cambridge transport project to get independent review
The council has received more than 350 pieces of feedback on the draft business case.
Ouwehand to become an Olympian
Ouwehand is one of six athletes who will make their Olympic debuts in Paris.
'We'd be lost without the ambulance' - Te Kūiti residents
It's proposed to send the ambulance to either Ōtorohanga or Te Awamutu.
Environmental Protection Authority comments on Waikato incinerator proposal
The waste-to-energy plant was first put on the cards for Te Awamutu in 2021.
Waikato BMX riders taste success in the USA
Cambridge's Leila Walker made her first elite women’s final.
Government 'over-reached' with Māori ward changes says Waipā mayor
'I’m disappointed the Government has come in in such a heavy-handed way.'
Te Awamutu commemorates Anzac Day
Locals can adopt a cross in memory of their loved ones who passed away after war.
Waikato Club Rugby: Hinuera to mark centenary
There will be plenty of club rugby action this weekend.
Te Awamutu BMX riders off to world champs
Great opportunity to see where skills stack up against best riders from around the world.
First Taiea te Taiao ecological corridor marker blessed
Representatives come together to mark significant project milestone.
TA fire brigade receives energy boost ahead of Firefighter Challenge
The Ōhaupō Ngāhinapōuri Lions Club just donated a $6100 training dummy.
Waikato athlete picked for Special Olympics World Winter Games
Local snowboarder is part of New Zealand’s preliminary squad for 2025 event.
Three unbeaten teams in Waikato Club Rugby weekend
Ōtorohanga and Hautapu have also won all of their Premier matches so far this season.
Te Awamutu's Rosetown Print opens new chapter
The Morrises want to reassure the community that the business has sold, not closed.
Waipā's 2024 Tuia mentee 'no stranger to leadership', mayor says
Tane Aruka Te Aho has been selected for this year's Tuia Leadership Programme.
Te Awamutu firefighters prepare for annual Sky Tower Challenge
They are building towards the Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge on May 18.
Only 34 of 148 riders complete No Way In Hell motocross event
The event was so tough that many didn’t even make it over the first hurdle.
Cambridge siblings make NZ team for BMX World Championships
Five riders from the Waipā region will compete in the United States.
What are Waikato councils proposing in their LTPs?
Councils across New Zealand started their Long Term Plan discussions.
Daffodils planted in memory of loved ones
The planting of daffodil bulbs was 'a symbolic act to celebrate and remember loved ones'.
Loving Arms charity hits massive milestone after helping 5000 families
Loving Arms helps new mums and their families.
Rock band Crowded House release new album
Neil Finn's band has just revealed a second taste of their new album Gravity Stairs.
Big-hitting golfer Chris Charlton sets eyes on long drive world championships
Hamilton golfer leads Australian Long Drive Championship Order of Merit.
Waikato Club Rugby: All the action and results from the weekend
Last year's top Premier try-scorer Shauncy Waho has continued his form with his new club.
Te Awamutu Marist Rugby Football Club’s jubilee draws in special guest
The club will mark its 75th anniversary in June.
'Despicable betrayal': Woman fleeced $1.6m from ailing sister
Bronwyn Rutter bought a new car and tried to buy a house with her ill-gotten gains.
Waikato rugby champ selects squad for new international competition
The inaugural Rugby Championship Under 20 Tournament will take place in Australia.
Te Awamutu College student leaders ready for new challenges
Te Awamutu College student leadership ready for the challenge.