The Waikato rugby rep who gave up Gwynne Shield spot to play accordion
The Te Awamutu local then swapped his rugby boots for gumboots.
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Personal protest takes money from public purse
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More kākāpō exiled from Waikato sanctuary
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Waikato cyclists battle it out for national crown
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'May as well go big': 70,000 sunflowers as new business blooms
For every sunflower sold, $1 will go to Gumboot Friday.
Mayor to mentor young Māori leader
Susan O'Regan spent a successful year mentoring Te Awamutu’s Maude Rewha.
Dodd beats Hinds run record
Dodd broke the Hinds' previous record of 1208 runs in just 49 matches.
Dazzling dozen: Waikato locals scoop up New Year Honours
Among the recipients are a Major General and a Police Detective Inspector.
Te Awamutu’s Scottish rugby connection and the late Doddie Weir
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Car rolls in Waikato, one in serious condition
One person was trapped inside the vehicle and the Fenz team extracted them.
Drownings in Waikato lead to call for action
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As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
Kiwi Pies returns from the ashes - fans snap them up
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Body of missing man found by Search and Rescue
The body of a man who went missing in the Mt Pirongia area near Te Awamutu has been found.
Police seek information following fatal Waikato crash
Information is sought on the driving of two vehicles prior to a fatal crash on Sunday.
Minister asked to step in over proposed rubbish burning plant
A waste-to-energy plant near Te Awamutu received a record number of submissions.
New trail encourages people to discover their creative side
Getting in touch with one's creative side has health benefits too.
Big windfall for Waikato tertiary students
Nearly $3.9 million has been awarded since the annual scholarships in 1993.
Family of missing man found dead on North Shore recall his warm friendship
The 24-year-old was reported missing after not returning from a long walk.
Waikato amongst the top regions for tourism spending
Waikato is in the top areas in New Zealand where visitors spend their money.
Man reported missing on North Shore found dead
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Food forest fiends spoil free fruit initiative
Unappetising behaviour has spoiled fruit bound for the community.
Waipā staff recognised for emergency management response
Mayor Susan O’Regan also thanked the trio on behalf of the Waipā district.
Te Awamutu Countdown re-opens as Woolworths after $6.2m upgrade
Te Awamutu residents get supermarket back after three-month refurbishment.