Historic Waikato bar has liquor licence declined
The operator, Night Pearl Ltd, has already surrendered its off licence.
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Te Awamutu entities gain sport and recreations awards
Record number of nominations from around the Waikato region for 2023 Sport Waikato awards.
Action-packed line-up of Waikato winners
Winners have been chosen in the Waikato Sport & Active Recreation Awards.
Nuclear testing medals handed out to four veterans
New Zealand sent two naval frigates for Operation Grapple in 1957.
Kihikihi bowlers help make wishes come true
Bowls team led by Henry Te Moni wins Make-A-Wish Tournament.
Search underway to replace council CEO with 45 years' experience
Waipa District Council needs to replace its long-serving chief executive.
Waikato Warehouse stores make switch to solar power
The Warehouse is using a quarter of the power produced by the solar farm.
House fire at Parawera near Te Awamutu
Emergency services have deemed a house fire near Te Awamutu was not suspicious.
'Desecration of sacred space' upsets RSA and community
'The repeated vandalism is disheartening for our team.'
And then there were four: Another kākāpō removed from sanctuary
More than half the kākāpō in the mainland sanctuary trial have now been sent home.
'Dreaming, planning and nagging' results in impressive new sports facility
Turf a welcome addition to Te Awamutu College’s other sports facilities.
Two new assistants complete Chiefs Manawa coaching line-up
Waikato and Chiefs stalwart Dwayne Sweeney also named to assist Crystal Kaua.
The Waikato rugby rep who gave up Gwynne Shield spot to play accordion
The Te Awamutu local then swapped his rugby boots for gumboots.
Robust debate welcomed for Te Awamutu waste incinerator plant
Waipā District Council 'call in' decision receives mixed response.
Waipa District Council wants minister to step in over proposed waste to energy plant
Community group to host public meeting this month over the proposed development.
Gambit goes 'down the rabbit hole' in search of a magic career
He's competing with superheroes and princess parties but he does bring the magic.
Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter 2023 review
The Coromandel Peninsula area had the most rescue helicopter missions in 2023.
Mother and son grab titles at powerlifting champ's
Lifters power up at GPCNZ Equipped championships and Deadlift Only contest.
Divot stomping all part of the day at inaugural Festival of Polo
There will be action on and off the field at the unique event.
'Hundreds' of seizures a day: Boy, 7, to undergo brain surgery
'Our children haven’t had a normal life for seven years,' mum says.
Personal protest takes money from public purse
One person's protest ignores public sentiment over pathway construction.
More kākāpō exiled from Waikato sanctuary
The birds arrived at Sanctuary Mountain in July and September last year.
Waipa District 'open for business' with addition of big new industrial zone
Land originally zoned rural but some consents had been granted for industrial activity.
Waikato cyclists battle it out for national crown
Waikato connections strong at Cycling New Zealand Criterium Nationals.
They're running the length of Scotland - in New Zealand
Motor neurone disease research fundraiser spans the globe.
'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
In 1996, the Scotland rugby team trained at Te Awamutu's Albert Park.
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
The region saw a significant increase in drownings in 2023, according to a new report.