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Power pole crash brings down lines, closes road
There were minor to moderate injuries police said.
Tūrangi fish farmers start new aquaponic vegetable project
The new system will be used for education, and to feed the community.
Two medals for Kiwis on opening morning of Para Cycling world Championships.
It was a successful opening day for the Kiwi athletes.
Huntly railway station repair costs add up to over $500k
One section of the building was set ablaze in an act of arson last June.
Life's a Beach Hop in Whangamatā
More than 100,000 people are expected to attend the 50s and 60s-themed event.
Joy not hate the theme for Taupō rainbow event
The family-friendly event returns for its second year, with even more on offer.
Bibbidi, bobbidi boo: Waikato kindy holds pumpkin challenge
This year's Giant Pumpkin Challenge saw a 64kg pumpkin take out a top spot.
Concerns raised over $1 million Coromandel fishing contest
Event organisers and fisheries officials happy with fish population and methods.
Ben Ross: Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong are the rail and road masters
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Freedom, fire and physics: Eliot Jessep shares his passion for ballooning
Jessep pilots Paula the Balloon at Balloons over Waikato in honour of his mum.
Whangamatā Area School scoops up win at inaugural surfing event
The inaugural New Zealand School Surfing Festival was held at Muriwai this week.
New vehicle a lifeline for rural communities
A community has banded together to raise money for a potentially lifesaving vehicle.
Waikato BMX racers turn their wheels in Australia
Six riders from the Te Awamutu travelled to Brisbane for BMX championships.
Hundreds of international students affected by visa delays
Between October 1 and March 8, Immigration NZ received over 31k student visa applications.
From refugee camp to Hamilton Police staff member
The file management support officer shares her culture with her colleagues during Ramadan.
Small Coromandel lifeguard service in line for new $5 million facility
The lifeguard service is located between Whangamata and Waihi.
Police tight-lipped on Coromandel crime figures
Police treat questions asked by the HC Post about holiday period crime figures as OIA.
Waipā BMX racers win big at national champs
Cambridge racer claimed her first elite women’s national title in Havelock North.
Watch: Balloons over Waikato celebrates glorious festival start
Despite the early start, Hamilton Lake and Innes Common were packed this morning.
Naked Bike Ride: Why cyclists dared to bare all
Waihī Beach locals saw a blur of naked bodies on bikes whizzing past them.
Waikato teen selected for international softball challenge team
Te Awamutu Softball chief executive Manu Jones put Kylck Austin forward for selection.
Schedule for Taupō Super400 sees Supercars descend on track six times
Supercars' return to New Zealand is imminent as organisers announce track schedule.
Hook, line and sinker: Team Godfather reels in $460,000 win at Coro comp
The Kubota Billfish Classic took place in Whitianga over the weekend.
Half time drone show the star of Super Rugby Round 4
The show is thought to have been New Zealand’s first large-scale drone light show.
Balloons set to take to the sky over Hamilton
The fan favourite event will take to the air from Tuesday.
Manawa down defending champs with four tries from lineout drives
Chiefs' Luka Connor extends try-scoring record to 15 tries.
Two people injured in Otaua scrub fire
One patient was transported to Middlemore Hospital.
SH2 closed for hours, one person in critical condition after serious crash at Thames Rd in Paeroa
Police say at least one person was injured.
'Shocking history': Recidivist drink driver clocks up 14th conviction
'The message clearly isn’t getting through and the deterrent is probably not high enough.'
Hamiltonian helps South Sudan fight challenges
Lieutenant Colonel Sheree Alexander is leading a United Nations Mission.
Efforts underway to secure up to $25 million for dementia unit in Whangamata
A dementia unit is essential for keeping loved ones close to home.