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Fast-food proposal decision slowed down as council requests more info
The hearings on the Tīrau Starbucks and Burger King proposal are yet to be scheduled.
One dead after two-vehicle crash outside Putāruru
Emergency services were alerted to the incident at 4.50pm.
Police say vehicle may have crossed centre line in fatal Tīrau crash
The three-vehicle crash claimed one life and injured 14 others.
Two people injured in three-vehicle crash
Emergency services called to South Waikato crash.
Tīrau Starbucks, Burger King proposal gains nationwide attention
Even South Island residents made submissions on the proposal.
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.
What you need to know about road closures on SH1
NZTA says motorists can expect 'roadworks galore' on SH1 due to major projects.
Two utes crash at Tīrau intersection, causing one to tip over
Emergency services were called to the crash about 3.04pm.
Piarere roundabout to be in use from September
Construction of the roundabout got underway in January.
Waikato's best pies found in Hamilton, Tīrau, Tuakau, Taupō
The recent Bakels NZ Pie Awards featured creations from six local bakeries.
16 months of diversions: Major State Highway 1 roadworks begin next month
Maintenance work will be done on a large proportion of SH1 in Waikato by the end of 2025.
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.