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NZTA advises Auckland to Wellington motorists to avoid SH1
A detour of 23km or about 16mins will be in place.
Former St Peter’s teacher guilty of historical offending including naked piggyback rides
Judge Tini Clark: "Their silence does not mean they forgot".
The city with the lowest home ownership rates in NZ
Housing is relatively inexpensive compared with other cities but ownership rates are low.
Coroner: Blood loss, drug reaction led to cancer patient's death
Waikato family shocked by coroner's findings; hospital acknowledges their loss.
Firefighter reflects on 60 years of service
Rex Cotter joined the volunteer fire service at 18 and vividly recalls the first day.
South Dunedin residents ‘encouraged’ to self-evacuate as flood waters rise
'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService
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‘Exceptional situation’: Dunedin residents warned of overnight downpour, asked to stay home
'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService
Cash registers taken in supermarket ram raid
A vehicle was used to gain entry to the supermarket.
Thames-Coromandel retains title of oldest average age
Thames-Coromandel the oldest population with high home ownership rate.
'Made me feel like I was 90 years old': Trish Mitchell shares her breast cancer journey
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
'Part therapy': Business resilience celebrated
More than 80 local businesses in Taupō entered the 2024 Stella Awards.
One slip and it was all over: Hawke's Bay's big race transferred to Te Rapa
When a horse slipped in Race 1 in Hastings on Saturday, it was the beginning of the end,
Council flags roaming dogs as ongoing issue
Roaming dogs can "frighten, intimidate or annoy others".
Three people injured after truck and car crash on SH3
One man was seriously injured and was transported to hospital by helicopter.
Hauraki towns outline their 'better off' funding wish lists
Plans are designed to reflect aspirations of iwi partners and communities.
'I wouldn’t have made it': 27yo says 111 bags of plasma saved her life
It's been a week since she was diagnosed with an 'extremely rare' blood disorder.
UN sends please-explain to NZ Govt over alleged Māori human rights breaches
The letter asks about alleged breach of human rights of Māori.
Fixed-wing aircraft used in continued search for Luke Berwick in Waikato
Berwick, 31, was last seen in Raglan and has not had contact with family since Tuesday.
Man pulls body from the water near Raglan Holiday Park
The man spotted the body from the footbridge and went in the water to pull it out.
Air quality in Tokoroa still one of nation's worst
Air pollutants have mostly decreased in NZ, but Tokoroa is still one of the worst.
'Perfectly imperfect' fruit and vegetables provide a recipe for business success
Collaboration with restaurant Embra turned misfit pears into fine dining delight.
Female councillors question mayor's committee reshuffle
Tense exchanges were had at a South Waikato District Council meeting last week.
Residents join forces to save beach-nesting birds
The funding boost allows 30 households to join the pest-trapping effort.
Three family-run businesses make a life-changing $57m
Based in Morrinsville, Ōamaru and Mangawhai, the owners have received huge sums.
Coromandel misses out on $250m transport resilience funding
Coromandel not included in the 2024 National Land Transport Programme.
'Major safety concerns': Waikato gyms tell minors to lie about ages
A manager at one of the gyms said she was 'trying to fix' her mistake.
Councils consider changes to water management in Hamilton and Waikato District
A new organisation could help the councils tackle growth, maintenance, and rising costs.
Record $300k fine for dairy effluent a ‘wake-up call’
Farming company, company director and farm manager convicted and fined $305,900.
Waikato food producers the focus of five-course degustation dinner
The Taste of Waikato will be held in October.
Watch: Mayor apologises for F-bomb during council meeting
Gary Petley says his language after a tense debate was not directed at anyone.
Cyclone recovery work nears completion in Coromandel
More than $170 million has gone into the Coromandel following the cyclones.
Police charge 22yo man after fatal vehicle incident in Taupō
The man is due to appear in the Taupō District Court next week.
Popular Waikato walk to reopen in time for summer
The walkway in the South Waikato District has been closed for over a year.