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'Bug never leaves you': Woolhandler Miri Haig's first win in over two decades
“I thought I’d just blow a few cobwebs out. I’m not sure how I pulled that one off."
Waikato racers ready to move on from Pukekohe - in Feilding
Local racers happy with longer ride to attend national Classic Motorbike Festival.
Google Maps leads travellers to cow sheds
Confused navigators looking for a lake end up at dairy sheds.
Buyer for insolvent Ruapehu Alpine Lifts skifield walks away
A buyer for the distressed skifield cites a short DoC licence, other factors in decision.
Jockey not immediately pleased with hot favourite's barrier draw
"But the more I thought about it the more comfortable I am,” Elliot says.
Experts warn trampers to be prepared on Tongariro Alpine Crossing
'It’s things like walking the track in jandals.'
'Hundreds' of seizures a day: Boy, 7, to undergo brain surgery
'Our children haven’t had a normal life for seven years,' mum says.
Waikato crash: One in critical condition
Motorists were advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes where possible.
Farmer cheats taxes and Covid support schemes to fuel six-figure gambling habit
Waikato man sentenced for false tax returns and fraudulent Covid support applications.
Waipa District Council wants minister to step in over proposed waste to energy plant
Community group to host public meeting this month over the proposed development.
Further change to Taupō to Tūrangi roadworks
No further closures were expected on SH1, but stop/go management would remain, said NZTA.
Go to space or get on your bike in Taupō this week
Find out what's happening in the Taupō district this week.
South Waikato deputy mayor steps down
The new deputy is rumoured to be a future mayoral contestant.
Chiefs sign MoU with Mie Pearls
The Chiefs are expanding international rugby connections in the women's game.
Recovery roadworks to resume across Coromandel
Last summer’s storms resulted in 50 major slip sites and surface flooding.
Decades of fundraising finishes in style
She has been fundraising for good Taupō causes for the past two decades.
Fun in the sun for Taupō region's clubs
Find out how Taupō and Tūrangi's clubs got on this week.
Latest praise, downvotes - thumbs up and thumbs down
Find out what has elated and enraged the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.
Kittens rescued from abandoned rental property
Striker was dumped with his family in a vacated rental property.
Two injured and highway closed after crash near Matamata.
Emergency services have been called to a serious crash on SH29 in Matamata.
Tama Potaka - te reo Māori as a fundamental part of our country’s DNA
Māori Development Minister says Māori will benefit under National.
DairyNZ Farmwatch: What's happening on Waikato farms
Results can be used to highlight areas for improving mating next season.
Major share sale in Molly Bloom may see her farewell NZ
The superstar filly will stay in New Zealand for the rest of the season.
Kerry Paul on how to build a global business from the ground up
Global business developer writes self-help book for Kiwi businessmen.
'2, 4, 6, 8, this government is out the gate': 1000 people march in Waitangi hīkoi
PM yesterday told his Waitangi speech missed the mark - but earns apology.
Chiefs Manawa captain ''drives the standards and lives the values'
Chiefs Manawa coach describes new captain as a 'weapon on the field'.
Parts of NZ to soar into mid-30s as hot weather lashes most of the country
New Zealand recorded its hottest day in over three years yesterday, almost reaching 37C.
Century-long saga: The six moves to change this village’s name
The names National Park and Waimarino have been pondered multiple times.
Communities bring Waitangi to the Waikato
The Waikato marks the historic day with a number of community events.
Fire threatens homes near Taupō foreshore
A fire in Taupō came close to houses overlooking Lake Taupō.
SH25 reopened after crash closed highway at Thames for several hours,
One person was taken to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition.