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NZTA advises Auckland to Wellington motorists to avoid SH1
A detour of 23km or about 16mins will be in place.
Firefighter reflects on 60 years of service
Rex Cotter joined the volunteer fire service at 18 and vividly recalls the first day.
Key route: SH1-SH29 intersection work 'on track'
NZTA Waka Kotahi on track to finish the work in mid to late 2025.
Quirky town split over need for Burger King and Starbucks
Some see opportunity while other people in Tīrau like it just the way it is.
Whopper battle: The town weighing up Burger King and Starbucks
A David and Goliath battle is brewing in the 'Corrugated Capital of the World'.
Young couple with baby escape blaze but lose everything they own
Baby bracelets and baby books, 'they’re just all gone'.
'Cruel and brutal treatment': Mother who murdered toddler claims sentence is unjust
Southern Thompson said her difficult background and remorse warranted a greater discount.
No action on Blue Springs walkway works a year after track closure
South Waikato District Council expects the track will reopen in November.
'I really miss my dad': How a truck driver's measurement error killed a 'hero' father
'To the man who took my hero, my daddy, away: You have ruined the rest of my years.'
'He's done nothing wrong': Relative of fugitive Marokopa dad says police should leave him alone
"He’s getting the blame for everything now."
'Police visited that night': Hot pools manager says fugitive father could've snuck in
Police officers checked the area but did not review CCTV footage.
'Very clingy': Potential sighting of fugitive Marokopa dad and kids at secluded hot pools
She claims Phillips has changed his hair colour and the children have 'home hair cuts'.
Police seeking drone footage after fatal Waikato crash
The three-vehicle crash happened on Sunday, May 19 on State Highway 5 at Tāpapa.
The Waikato Hunt is in the dog house - in a good way
“Our kennels had been at their Fencourt Road location in Cambridge since 1968."
Piarere roundabout project moves to next stage
Work on the Piarere roundabout is on schedule.
Auckland to Hamilton motorists told to avoid expressway this weekend
Long delays are expected on the Waikato Expressway for the next few weeks.
Historic South Waikato active space sees glorious revival
Tīrau Domain project recognised at the recent Waikato Sport & Active Recreation Awards.
Waikato Chamber of Commerce expands to South Waikato
Chamber CEO said there was lots of interest from local business owners for connections.
Piarere safety improvements in final stages
The Hickey Road intersection of SH1 has been known for road deaths and serious injuries.
Action-packed line-up of Waikato winners
Winners have been chosen in the Waikato Sport & Active Recreation Awards.
South Waikato deputy mayor steps down
The new deputy is rumoured to be a future mayoral contestant.
State Highway 1 re-opens after serious Waikato crash
Three people were taken to hospital, two in a serious condition.
Three people in hospital after two-vehicle crash in Tirau
SH1 Putāruru is closed in both directions between the intersection of Webster Rd and SH5.
'True community hall' burns down in rural Waikato
The fire completely destroyed the building.
Waikato amongst the top regions for tourism spending
Waikato is in the top areas in New Zealand where visitors spend their money.
Construction of key $40 million roundabout at Piarere gets underway
A site blessing was held this week on the dangerous Waikato intersection.