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Turangi attack teen to plead guilty
The accused teen faces charges of sexual violation by rape, burglary and causing grievous bodily harm.
Our deadliest roads
In a year when the national road toll fell dramatically, the carnage on Waikato roads actually increased. James Ihaka recounts the lives lost and the search for reasons why.
Hamilton Gardens: This all makes scents
Just 90 minutes from Auckland, Hamilton Gardens present a variety of international gardening styles in a setting the whole family will enjoy exploring - for free.
Nga Haerenga: Hauraki Rail Trail
Once completed, this mountainbiking trail will be accessible from Thames, Paeroa, Waihi or Te Aroha. The 7km section of the trail which runs through Karangahake Gorge is now open and is suitable for families and riders of all ages. The Hauraki Rail Trail is one of the 18 New Zealand cycle trails which will eventually extend 2000km throughout the country.
Nga Haerenga: The Waikato River Trails
These mountainbiking trails cover a distance of 100km and follow the Waikato River from Lake Karapiro to Atiamuri. The link constitutes one of the 18 New Zealand cycle trails which will eventually extend 2000km throughout the country.
Boy, 16, charged over 'act of evil'
A 16-year-old Turangi boy will appear in court today charged with the sexual violation of a 5-year-old girl in a holiday park.
Waikato River Trails: Backcountry with hidden beauties
The Waikato River Trails section of the NZ Bike Trail opens up a beautiful tract of backcountry North Island.
Hauraki Rail Trail: In the shadow of a gold mountain
Wayne Thompson cycles the Karangahake Gorge section of Nga Haerenga and finds marvels of a bygone era.