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This Waikato teen basketballer's shooting for the top
Young star says balancing basketball with her studies is a challenge she can handle.
The making of a superstar: Meet Laura Langman's mum
Christine Langman recalls the early signs her daughter Laura would be a success.
Pirongia to Japan: Waikato boy wins Rugby World Cup competition
"I keep saying to Mum, 'I can't believe we're going to Japan.'"
Te Awamutu man thankful to be alive after cardiac arrest
"I'm a really lucky boy. The fact a defibrillator was on site was massive."
Tennis: De la Rue wins national titles
De la Rue bounces back from illness to retain national titles
Incredible: Auction raises $33,000 for Te Awamutu Special Olympics swimmers
The swimmers are heading to the World Games in Abu Dhabi from March 13-21.
Incredible: Te Awamutu woman, 89, oldest in Gold Coast Marathon
Age is no barrier for Phyl Jones.
Te Awamutu rider wins Personality of Year award
Club president Marc Gascoigne said it shows that if you give it a go anyone can cycle.
Te Awamutu kayaker Cullum Parker lives to run rapids
Te Awamutu College old boy Cullum Parker spends every spare opportunity moment outdoors.
Sensational NZ open champs for Te Awamutu swimmer
The 18-year-old won two open titles in two days.
Ōhaupō wins epic Waikato division 1A final
There is nothing like a 130th anniversary year to bring the best out in any rugby team.
Hard work pays off for Te Awamutu siblings at karate nationals
Gemma and Zac Green both took out their divisions.
Cambridge wins 'battle of Waipā' on first day of Gwynne Shield rugby tournament
There have been some epic encounters between these proud neighbouring arch-rivals.
Te Awamutu father and son excel at NZ clay target nationals
Mac and David Livingstone shot their way into the spotlight.
Te Awamutu man to compete in International Deaf Bowls Championships
"I'm chuffed to bits."
Te Awamutu swimmers selected for Special Olympics World Summer Games
Unity Collins, Deshan Walallavita and Portia Johnson will be heading overseas in March.
Opinion: Spare a thought for Sam Gaze
He is still a young man growing up in this world.
Rising stars make clay target team
Two of Pirongia Gun Club's rising stars have made the New Zealand clay target team
A big sticky problem
Part of Ngahape road was closed for hours yesterday after molasses was spilt from a truck.
Te Awamutu body builder celebrates big win
The 42-year-old won his category at the NABBA WFF Pro Show in Auckland at the weekend.
Great player, great bloke
Peter Hollinshead says Sir Colin Meads was a great rugby player and a great bloke.
Cricket: Te Awamutu bowler secures ND contract
Northern Districts names its contracted list for the coming season
Bowls: Te Awamutu's Lynda Bennett wins Aussie disabled title
Te Awamutu bowler beats the best disabled competitors on their patch at Gold Coast event.
Cyclist Eltje Malzbender fighting her way to fitness after crash
It's been a hard battle over 15 months for the cyclist overcoming a traumatic injury.