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'Significant fraud': Care worker steals $25k from two elderly clients

One of the victims has since died, while the other won't get all her money back.

Supercars excitement builds ahead of first Taupō racing

Supercars roared into Taupō this week with a welcome event and parade of cars.

Daffodils planted in memory of loved ones

The planting of daffodil bulbs was 'a symbolic act to celebrate and remember loved ones'.

The superhuman effort behind Taupō's Super400

Take a peek behind the scenes of the mammoth preparation for the international event.

Food delivery app opens in Hamilton and expands in Auckland

Stay-at-home Hamilton foodies now have a new delivery option.

Yes to nurses, no to trees in Taupō this week

Find out what's annoyed and overjoyed the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.

500 competitive cyclists to descend on Cambridge

Cambridge will be the base for the Age Group Road National Championships.

Loving Arms charity hits massive milestone after helping 5000 families

Loving Arms helps new mums and their families.

Ruakura Superhub draws in another big tenant

Sime Darby Motors NZ announced it would move to Hamilton.

National MP slams DoC over slow fix for Cathedral Cove track

Information and data activities inform Cathedral Cove project

Big-hitting golfer Chris Charlton sets eyes on long drive world championships

Hamilton golfer leads Australian Long Drive Championship Order of Merit.

State Highway 25 closed after truck crash brings live power lines down on the road

The highway is down to one lane between Whangamata and Whiritoa.

Morrinsville's Herd of Cows makes online moove

A new digital experience has been launched.

Exhibition review: Six Extinctions has a gasp-worthy surprise around each corner

Scotty the the Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton was the star of the show.

Hundreds turn up for opening of $1.2m skatepark

The controversial Tairua skatepark opened today, following 30 years of discussion.

Home of Waikato man accused of running over teenager torched in suspected arson

The 28-year-old man appeared in the Hamilton District Court today.

Teen charged for allegedly assaulting policeman during tussle in which cop jumped into car, tasered him

Cops stop car on Saturday night, organise to tow it. Man got back in, tried driving off.

Waikato Club Rugby: All the action and results from the weekend

Last year's top Premier try-scorer Shauncy Waho has continued his form with his new club.