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SH1 delays to be expected for next few months in Waikato
Journeys between Taupiri, and Ohakea in the lower North Island are affected.
'Unprecedented demand' sees extra grandstand built for Taupō Super400
The return of Supercars to New Zealand has been met with huge demand for tickets.
Waikato Warehouse stores make switch to solar power
The Warehouse is using a quarter of the power produced by the solar farm.
Haggis and highland dancing lifts the spirits at Paeroa's Scottish party
Paeroa celebrated the best of Scotland last weekend.
Heartfelt play pulls inspiration from real events
One Way Out pulls inspiration from real events and a time in Emily Costello’s life.
Striking it lucky: Matamata player's $100k Lotto payday
Waikato winners in Saturday night's draw.
Opinion: Why this is the biggest Super Rugby season yet
With mass financial pressures, this year looms as the competition’s most important.
$500k in losses: Burglar stole keys to every car on lot
The Huntly man doesn't have to pay a cent back.
'Working from home' a good option says NZTA as Waihī to Tauranga works get underway
Work on State Highway 2 between Waihī to Tauranga expected to continue into March.
Super Sun-day: ‘Significant jump in temperatures’ on way
There’s more hot air on the way, especially for some South Islanders, MetService says.
Superhub 'cool' place to do business as three cold store facilities open
Big Chill Distribution opened its 32,200 sqm facility as new business announces tenancy.
Opinion: Starlight burning out: Taupō cinema a vital cultural lifeline
Reviewer Jen Shieff weighs in on the impending loss of Taupō's only cinema.
Former Waikato prop named to play for England A
Josh Iosefa-Scott is now eligible for England selection after three years based there.
Black Caps claim historic series win
The Black Caps have beaten South Africa in a test series for the first time.
Son who 'manipulated and exploited' dementia-suffering mum jailed for $180k theft
The building project manager also punched an elderly man in the face.
Fatal police shooting: Sirens, gunshots shock ‘tight-knit’ community
Police said an armed man entered a stranger’s home.
People advised to protect themselves from the flu following deadly outbreak
People reminded about seriousness of common flu outbreaks.
'Dark numbers': Fear housing crisis 'normalised'; region with most need revealed
The charity delivers 92,000 food parcels in a year: 'That’s not a flex'.
One dead and two injured in multiple Waikato crashes
Three crashes in Waikato have had serious impacts on those involved.
Two Chiefs teams line up against Blues
Many of the Chiefs' emerging talent earned valuable game time in Japan.
Coromandel news in brief: Kennedy Bay works, rates due
What's up in the Coromandel — short and sweet.
Andrew Alderson: The brave batter who put Proteas on top
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'Lucky no-one killed': US tourist's head-on crash on notorious road
Glenn Woodard and his wife were in New Zealand celebrating their wedding anniversary.
Rude CEO swore at employee and ridiculed her in front of others
An HR manager also bullied the woman, who has now been awarded $36k in compo.
Police fatally shoot man threatening parent and child
Police say the male driver fled during a vehicle stop in Hamilton.
One person with serious injuries after three-vehicle crash near Matamata
One person has sustained serious injuries in a three-vehicle crash.
Explained: The bigger picture behind the Port Hills fire
With most of summer over, NZ is only beginning to get its most dangerous fire conditions.
Apathy plagues turn-out for Hamilton East by-election
Time is running out to vote in the Hamilton East by-election.
Longstanding Coromandel community journalist dies
The local community says goodbye to "a lovely person" and "exceptional editor".
Tuku Morgan: 'Whitewashing' to surreptitiously redefine Treaty settlement by stealth
OPINION: Tainui on why Three Waters was a step forward.
And then there were four: Another kākāpō removed from sanctuary
More than half the kākāpō in the mainland sanctuary trial have now been sent home.