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Ed's taking up tap dancing ... at 90
Ed Clarke is proving you're never too old to try something new.
Culinary Cambridge serves up week of foodie events
A vineyard tour, cheese night and latte art 'throwdown' are some of the events.
Lime e-scooters appear in Te Awamutu
Two were left parked outside ZB Homes on Bond Rd during the weekend.
Te Awamutu band rotunda staying put in Victoria Park
The decision was unanimously made by council's Finance and Corporate Committee on Tuesday.
No sinking lid plans for pokies in Waipā
The decision was made at a Waipā District Council committee meeting.
Wearable arts a family affair for Waikato designers
Lisa Vanin, Sacha Mail and Jenny Jack are World of Wearable Art finalists.
Te Awamutu: Flare up over neon sign
Te Awamutu eatery forbidden to switch on beloved neon sign.
Why the Rugby World Cup is driving push for new cell towers
Spark confirms new sites being built to help meet demand from this year's big event.
Helping new mums do their best for baby
Mum-to-mum partnership connects new mums with a local woman who will support them.
Spark asked to put cell tower on hold
Community group wants to change Government regulations on obtaining cell tower approval.
Te Awamutu initiative helps new mums thrive
Kaiāwhina connects mums with a woman who will support them in their postnatal journey.
Tensions rise over Pirongia 5g cell tower
More than 100 people rallied on Sunday to voice their concerns, while 2000 signed petition
Village residents fight plans for Spark cell tower
Pirongia locals at odds over plans for cell tower in village.
Te Awamutu Boxing Academy gearing up to open
The academy has secured a building on Rickit Rd and is gearing up to open next month.
Pirongia's history far more explosive than we thought
As a boy he gazed in awe at Pirongia. Now his work is the key to uncovering its secrets.
Teaching New Zealand Land Wars connects students to land and tīpuna
For the last 15 years Janene Allison has told the stories of the Land Wars to students.
Te Awamutu: Time to clean up 'dog's breakfast' carpark
Changes are in the pipeline for the carpark in The Warehouse Complex.
Her cousin was murdered, now beauty queen is speaking out
Making a change starts with one voice, says Te Awamutu beauty queen.
Waipā riders call for horse and bridle trails
Residents want more horse trails, but Waipā District Council is making no promises.
Te Awamutu animal rescue charity desperate for help
The founding member of animal rescue charity TA Care is overloaded with abandoned kittens.
Driver smashes through Kihikihi property, leaves trail of destruction
Waikato police were alerted to the incident in Kihikihi at 12.18am on Wednesday.
Youth boxing academy in pipeline for Te Awamutu
The academy promises to dramatically improve the lives of young people.
Te Awamutu woman's mission to restore veteran graves
Rowan Miller is embarking on a project of remembrance and respect.
First book 'dream come true' for Te Awamutu author
The book is a hilarious story of kindness, problem-solving and learning how to share.
Te Awamutu woman sacrificing long locks for cancer
"To say I'm nervous is an understatement."
Meet the organic farming millennials from Cambridge
Starting an organic farm is a labour of love for Jesiah and Ellen Alexander.
Cambridge firefighter reflects on 50 years in brigade
Don Gerrand has seen horrific things, but he's also got some funny memories.
Thieves target Cambridge Stirling Sports again
The sports shop has been ram raided for the fifth time in three years.
Cordons lifted in Te Awamutu following 'suspicious package' scare
Inspector Jeff Penno said the bomb squad was on its way to investigate the package.
Uncovered: Revealing the secrets of Kihikihi's cemetery
The stories of local families are being uncovered by the Te Awamutu genealogists.
Fashion and flair in Cambridge fundraiser
Fashion Over a Teacup is a fundraiser fashion parade in the Cambridge Town Hall.
Waipā residents' heartfelt tribute following Christchurch mosque shootings
A giant heart-shaped arrangement of flowers is outside the Cambridge Town Hall.
Elderly man locks himself in wardrobe for four days
Man was disorientated in the night and locked himself into the wrong space.
Police birthday surprise stuns three-year-old Te Awamutu boy
"Everybody's too quick to criticise police but you don't hear the good stories."
Give Huggable Hearts a helping hand
"Whenever grief hits you it's nice to have something tangible to hold."
Mates set for 100km-plus fundraising walk
Ollie Ward and Gerard Dorssers are walking around Lake Ngāroto for 24 hours this weekend.
Work under way for Ōhaupō court upgrade
"The new court will mean a lot for our netball club. It's a big step forward for us."
Author talks on gut-friendly diet
Author diagnosed with coeliac disease, irritable bowel syndrome and a nut allergy.
Photo competition seeks Cambridge's top tree
Te Awamutu has Rose Gardens, Morrinsville has cow sculptures - now it's Cambridge's turn.
Resident demands lower speed limits in Pirongia
Susan Trodden is on a mission to slash the village speed limit to 40km/h.
Gay kōkako couple 'very much in love'
Not everything is going to plan, however, with the coupling of two male kōkako.
Protest planned against rodeo at Kihikihi
Protestors plan to rally at Waikato Rodeo on the weekend.
New signs warn Waikato motorists of kōkako
A new "slow for kōkako" road sign in Pirongia is the first of its kind in New Zealand.
'Soul Lounge' helps people with disabilities participate in Waikato music festival
Kylee Black knows exactly what it's like to face accessibility barriers.
Five cows struck dead by lightning in Te Awamutu
The cows were sheltering under a tree when they were zapped about 9pm on Friday.
Te Awamutu baby gets heart 're-plumbed'
Eight-month-old Naia Buchanan has tricuspid atresia, a type of heart condition.
Te Awamutu boy makes $100 an hour busking
The 11-year-old busks on the streets of Cambridge, Raglan and Mt Maunganui.
Waikato not-for-profit helps women step into employment, one outfit at a time
Dress for Success Hamilton provides services to help vulnerable women into the workforce.
Interest growing for Waikato co-housing neighbourhood
More than 200 people came to the discussion night, with a queue down the street.
Co-housing neighbourhood planned for Waikato
A Cambridge family is paving the way for a radical approach to housing in the Waikato.
'One step at a time' for Te Awamutu boy battling cancer
Toby White's life is poles apart to most other boys his age.
Mindfulness classes easing Kiwi kids' stress and anxiety
After-school activity teaches children about their thoughts and emotions.
The man putting plaques on unmarked graves at former psychiatric hospital
Mental patients passed into a field of lost souls. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
NZ First's Tracey Martin on women in politics, motherhood and Jami-Lee Ross
Martin said it was important women changed one particular habit — saying sorry.
Te Awamutu woman shaves hair to empower others
"We live in a world where what a person looks like has become too important."
'Dancing with the Staff' a hit at Te Awamutu College
Students pair up with staff to put on an entertaining and unpredictable performance.
Satellite doctor clinic makes life easier for Pirongia residents
The weekly clinic operates out of St Saviour's Anglican Church on Thursdays, 2pm-4.30pm.
6am CrossFit sessions 'too loud'
"The bass gets through the walls, inside the house, even to .. the far side of the house.
M. bovis no barrier for private calf club in Pāterangi
The cattle disease has put a dampener on calf clubs around the country, but not Pāterangi.
Pink's act of kindness stuns sisters
They scored free tickets to Pink's show after hitting it off with the international star.
Te Awamutu actress stars in play that celebrates strong women
A 'little star' born in Te Awamutu is now leading a stellar acting career.
Incredible: Rare images of tūī mating
John Parker took up photography in earnest after the death of his and wife Rebecca's son.
Te Awamutu Countdown phasing out single-use plastic bags
Te Awamutu Countdown is one of 87 stores giving single-use plastic bags the boot.
Cambridge Model Engineering Society builds ride car for wheelchairs and mobility scooters
No passenger gets left behind when the trains hit the track at the Leamington Domain.
Soldiers' remains return
Te Awamutu RSA will honour George's return with a service this week.
Te Awamutu Sharing Shed used as dump for rubbish, junk
People are using the Te Awamutu Sharing Shed as a dumping ground, says owner.
Pirongia arborists head to international tree climbing champs
A Pirongia arborist hopes to be named the best tree-climber in the world.
Kōkako return to Pirongia
14 kōkako with Pirongia lineage were returned to their "ancestral home" on Saturday.
Kōkako with Pirongia lineage return to 'ancestral home'
Around 60 people gathered at the foothills of Mt Pirongia to witness the special event.
Te Awamutu mates smash 'shoot-a-thon' goals
They ended the day with a combined total of 10489 hoops.
Act of kindness makes life a little brighter for family fighting 'world's cruellest disease'
The Te Awamutu family is facing the reality of losing their adored father and husband.
Te Awamutu mates shoot hoops for 12 hours to raise funds for local boy's vital medication
Some people are calling them big-hearted, some are calling them crazy.
A history of social dance in Te Awamutu: Teaching a town the Foxtrot, Gay Gordons and Valeta
How did social dance arrive in Te Awamutu and why has it endured the test of time?
Te Awamutu dancers win spots in overseas contest
But qualifying to compete is only the first hurdle.
Te Awamutu woman Rien Bell celebrates 100 years
Living one day at a time, and the occasional brandy, is what's helped her reach 100.
Waipā mobile traders at risk of losing park-up spots
In its Statement of Proposal council said traders use public places to do business.
Make your own beauty, household products workshops coming to Waipā
Participants will learn how to make eight common cleaning and beauty products.