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In verses worthy of the Topp Twins, the mayor issue a poetic defence of the town.
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Suzuki Series roars into life in Taupo
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Tararua crash death: Thirteen killed on roads since Friday
Fatality follows horror few days on the country's roads.
Weather chaos: Flooding, roads closed, internet down as storm batters nation
After the South Island was slammed by summer storm, the chaos shifts northward.
Two people dead after car hits train in Waikato
Police are investigating the cause of the crash.
Mother denies murdering Tīrau toddler
The 18-month-old died in Waikato Hospital on July 24 last year.
York proving mind over matter
Steve York did just three road rides before tackling four laps of Lake Taupō in 33 hours.
Calls to fast-track roading projects to save jobs
Jobs on the line as major transport projects wind down, says contracting boss.
Man charged after film of car blindly overtaking on rural road sparks police probe
Footage shows car blindly overtaking cars in path of oncoming traffic on rural highway.
How missing out on football team led new Blues signing to rugby
And how mum has helped pave the way for his success.
Five killed in crashes, a day after safety campaign launch
Summer road safety campaign launch couldn't prevent fatal crashes this weekend.
Ham radio tower incident in Otorohanga
Police and four fire engines attended the scene on Te Kawa Rd.
Three crashes, three dead - a fatal night on New Zealand's roads
In all three crashes the victims died at the scene.
Multiple people seriously injured in Waikato crash
Police received a report of a crash on Prospect Avenue, Tirau, around 10:10pm today.
Person dies in quad bike accident
Emergency services called to the scene at about 5.40pm today.
Trying out Hamilton's new self-drive car share service
Self-drive option promoted as providing a cheaper alternative to using your own car.
Waikato principals upset over fundraising superiority of Auckland schools
In Waikato, the average take for high-decile schools was $139. In Auckland it's $276.
Homicide inquiry: Mum of eight dies in hospital following assault
Crystal-Lee Selwyn, 38, died in hospital on Sunday after an alleged assault on Saturday.
Climate Day of Action on Friday
Student activists increase community involvement in their cause.
'Persistent and premeditated': Baker jailed for hiding $6.5m of sales from IRD
The baker failed to declare some $6.5 million in cash sales.
Police seize $6.7m cryptocurrency from alleged movie pirate
Computer programmer living in Hamilton man alleged to profited $2m from illegal downloads.
Child taken to hospital after 'water incident'
A rescue helicopter was called, but not needed.
Girl violently beaten in school bullying video
Video on Facebook shows a school student begging to be left alone under a hail of punches.
Drop-off kids: The 14-hour-a-day childcare centre
Childcare company offers 6am-8pm care, plus take-home meals for busy parents.
'Never too soon to read to baby' - study
Babies who are read to at 9 months learn better at four and a half.
Council rents out flat with leaks, mould and poor ventilation
HCC earned $25,000 from renting out the substandard Victoria St flat in the last year.