New ZealandTens of thousands of dollars spent on briefing this term's councillorsFive Waikato councils whisk councillors away to retreats to brush up on council business.19 Nov 01:46 AM
MotorsportTauranga rider Ben Townley leading SX1 title raceBut he only races for fun these days.10 Nov 11:12 PM
New ZealandSchool to pay $100k after teacher, student seriously injured by scaffoldingBoth were knocked unconscious and suffered serious fractures and brain injuries.24 Oct 09:35 PM
New ZealandCar crash brings down powerlines in TokoroaEmergency services were called to a crash on SH1, Tokoroa, just after 11pm yesterday.03 Oct 05:10 PM
New ZealandState Highway 1 blocked following late-night crashThe single-vehicle crash happened just after 11pm03 Oct 04:21 PM
New ZealandHouse destroyed by fire in TokoroaFire investigators are looking into the cause of a house fire in Tokoroa.01 Oct 08:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew Zealand's unopposed politicians - and their salary billHundreds of local politicians are elected unopposed to positions worth millions a year.30 Sep 04:35 AM
New Zealand'Extremely cruel': Couple jailed for starving disabled manBruce Rangitutia's weight fell from 70kg to 42kg while he lived with his whāngai brother.23 Sep 04:10 AM
New ZealandChainsaw bar murder: Tokoroa man pleads not guiltyPolice found a man's body after being called to a serious assault at a house on August 22.12 Sep 09:19 PM
EnvironmentTokoroa air quality improving but still not up to scratch: ReportTokoroa is unlikely to meet national environmental standards next year.05 Sep 08:54 PM
New ZealandTongan 'faith healer' Nga Teina could face further charges, court hearsPolice may pursue further charges against "faith healer" Nga Teina, 62, of Auckland.29 Aug 12:55 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder over Waikato deathPolice were called to a Tokoroa house after reports of a serious incident.22 Aug 05:33 PM
New ZealandMobil service station robbed at gunpointThe Mobil service station on Main Rd was robbed on Monday.15 Aug 01:46 AM
New ZealandHouse fire hero: 'I put the hose through the cat door'The police and a fire investigator were on scene this afternoon.07 Aug 02:49 AM
SportReardon cruises homeWhanganui motorcycle ace Seth Reardon plays it cagey to win NZ Enduro title.22 Jul 09:20 PM
New Zealand'Cancer healer': More alleged victims following Tokoroa arrest"We know there are other victims out there we just need them to come forward."20 Jun 10:21 PM
New ZealandMan, 62, accused of performing indecent acts under guise of healing cancerThe accused is due to appear in the Tokoroa District Court on June 25.11 Jun 02:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Scary': Govt steps in to help 367 schools - the full listOfficials have stepped into a third of all low-decile schools since 2009.27 May 03:38 AM
New ZealandSingle-vehicle crash cleared on SH1 near TokoroaA single-vehicle crash has blocked one lane of State Highway 1 near Tokoroa.16 May 03:33 AM
New Zealand22-year-old council candidate raring to goThe 22-year-old student association president is running for Lambton Ward councillor14 May 10:32 PM
New Zealand'Lost for words': The district where 16 have died in 34 daysSomething's got to change, mayor says, as deaths continue.04 May 08:56 AM
New ZealandAtiamuri crash: Tributes for 'Scouts mum' killedA givealittle page has been set up to help Jenny Rodgers' children.01 May 07:45 PM
New Zealand'Unimaginable' Atiamuri crash: Raising two boys without their parents, 5 siblingsThere are now only two children left of the previous nine-strong family.01 May 02:33 AM
New ZealandHorror Atiamuri crash: 'No words can fully describe the agony' - grandmotherThe children's grandmother Sherilyn Poutawa has spoken of the family's heartache.30 Apr 02:10 AM
New Zealand'When they arrived it was carnage': Fire chief calls for calm on roadsTokoroa crew were first firefighters at crash scene north of Taupō where eight died.29 Apr 04:26 AM
New ZealandFamily heartbreak: Parents, 5 kids killed in horror crashThe couple's 9-year-old son remains stable in Waikato Hospital today.28 Apr 11:45 PM
New ZealandCouple starved disabled man for nearly two years before he diedA Tokoroa couple have admitted starving a man with cerebral palsy who later died.19 Apr 08:09 AM
EntertainmentKatchafire, LaTasha Lee, L.A.B, named for Good VibesThe Mount Maunganui show will be held on July 27 at the Trustpower Baypark Arena.16 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead following truck crash near TokoroaThe incident took place on Thursday afternoon.11 Apr 05:55 PM
New ZealandTwo men wounded in Tokoroa shootingIt is believed a group of youths were turned away from the party just before the incident.01 Apr 06:57 AM
New ZealandThree injured, one seriously, in Tokoroa house fire"It was fully involved when they arrived."28 Mar 11:59 PM
New ZealandMan stabbed in TokoroaOne man in hospital, one in custody, after Tokoroa stabbing.25 Mar 06:24 AM
New ZealandOne person dead following crash in TokoroaThe incident took place at the intersection of SH1 and Chambers St.31 Jan 05:07 PM
New ZealandWoman jailed for running over ex's new partnerThe victim spent five days in a high dependency unit and eight weeks in hospital all up.25 Jan 08:30 PM
