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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.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in November 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
Kiwi Pies returns from the ashes - fans snap them up
Eight months on, Kiwi Pies is back and thriving thanks to the local community.
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
Police said this morning his body was discovered by a member of Search and Rescue.
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.
'Over-parent': Mum's excuse for shooting at police to help ram-raiding kids escape
The woman says her offending was driven by her methamphetamine addiction.
Police appeal for help to find missing 24yo
Devon Jackson-Budgen was reported missing by family on November 21.
Te Awamutu pitches itself as an easy base for great holidays
Te Awamutu is making a bid for a bigger slice of the tourism market.
Residents asked to conserve water as hot summer looms
Water use has been increasing on hot, fine days and is expected to increase further.
Counterfeit cash being used across the Waikato
Seven locations in the Waikato have received counterfeit notes in the last two months.
Reflecting on an All Blacks career that almost was
Although Quarrie retired from rugby at 28, he had many great experiences.