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Waikato: To Sirocco with love
In Maungatautari, Elisabeth Easther is propositioned by a rare bird.
Hauraki Gulf: Planning for the future
As valuable to marine life as it is prized by humans, the Hauraki Gulf is in decline. Though solutions seem as elusive as the gulf's fish stocks, a groundswell is building for collaboration.
Dead prison guard's mum 'not bitter'
The mother of a Spring Hill prison guard who was killed by an inmate says she's not bitter about her son's death, despite a Coroner's criticism of Corrections.
Pirongia: Waikato's frontier town
Pirongia has a rich history but as Dionne Christian discovers, on multiple trips, it is a present-day delight too.
Latest updates: Tongariro erupts
Eruption activity has subsided but another eruption could occur at any time with little or no warning, according to Civil Defence. Read the latest.
Your workmate may be secret millionaire
Lotto survey reveals most of us would keep working and not make public the news of overnight windfall.
Central North Island: Alpine luxury
Edward Rooney discovers he could get used to the pleasures that come with being chairman of the board.
Gold fever returns to Northland
As mining makes a political comeback Catherine Masters finds strong local opposition to the prospect of a Northland gold rush
Waikato: Colourful Cambridge
This charming Waikato town proves a great choice for a weekend away, writes Elisabeth Easther.