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'Hundreds' of seizures a day: Boy, 7, to undergo brain surgery
'Our children haven’t had a normal life for seven years,' mum says.
Big year ahead of Te Awamutu's The Woolshed theatre
Rehearsals for several productions are amping up.
Taupō and Tūrangi Adopt a Pet: Meet Estrid
Estrid and her kitten friends are looking for a new home with SPCA Taupō.
Napier-Taupō Rd open after slip
Heavy rain on State Highway 5 caused slips which closed the road near Te Pohue.
'He was a ticking time bomb': Man stabbed sex worker over $250 drug debt
Tahi-O-Hurae Rangiawha took his grievance into his own hands with serious consequences.
Whatawhata crash victim named
A woman who died in a car crash on Saturday night was from Raglan.
Road to close on key Waikato-BoP route
A road over the Kaimai Range will be closed overnight at times over the next few months.
Detour required near Matamata for three weeks
Motorists will have to take an alternative route to allow for road works.
What happened to house prices in NZ’s cheapest holiday town?
Mangakino made the headlines just over a decade ago.
Hamilton hosts women's heavyweight title fight
Hamilton's Trina Smith to face Northland Kauri women's rugby player Trish Vaka.
Motorists advised to be extra vigilant as school returns
Vigilance around schools is vital as Term 1 commences.
Te Ara Rimu pathway works ramping up
Whitmore St roundabout construction work started on January 8.
Social history of heritage commercial buildings explored
Find out more about Te Awamutu heritage buildings.
Police warning after paddleboarder rescued on Lake Taupō
'At the least, the bare minimum you need to do is wear a lifejacket on the water.'
Kīngitanga calls for Māori hospital to fulfil the vision of Princess Te Puea
The call is part of its message of mana motuhake to the Crown.
Taupō and Tūrangi thumbs up and thumbs down
Find out what's excited and enraged the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.
Major search for person who fell from rocks at notorious Waikato fishing spot
It comes after DoC urged people not to fish at the notorious spot over summer.
Man guilty of throwing petrol at police, despite 'woeful investigation'
A fire was burning in front of the two officers when petrol was poured on them.
Chiefs reveal new Super Rugby captain
The 63-game Chiefs' veteran will take over the reins for 2024.
Sunken and salvaged: Ariana celebrates 100 years
She was a total wreck, salvaged from the mangroves but had a good pedigree.
NZ’s Best Beach 2024 winners announced
Our readers have spoken and voted five Waikato beaches into the winners' ranking.
SPCA offers half-price pets as adoption rates drop
Pet adoption rates have dropped, putting pressure on the SPCA.
Chiefs squad named for Japan pre-season matches
Group features the experience of many All Blacks alongside the team’s younger talent.
Flavour-packed quiche is perfect for any meal
Mix spice and salt for a flavour-packed quiche that's perfect for lunches or barbecues.
Police seek information on Whatawhata car crash
The crash left one person critically injured.
Couple rescued from Mt Ruapehu in dead of night as 'intense' weather sets in
The couple hoped to get off the mountain before bad weather set in, but became lost.
Two stricken fishermen plucked from rocks in dramatic helicopter rescue at Port Waikato
The two men were winched aboard Auckland's Westpac Rescue Helicopter this afternoon.
'She had no choice': Naked woman forced to jump for her life from upper window to escape fire
A large orange tree broke the woman's fall after she jumped from a second-storey window.
'Foolish old man': Osteopath who performed sex act on patient revealed
Joe Crozier nonconsensually penetrated a patient while her child was in the room.
Trainee doctor avoids conviction for crash as it could jeopardise his career
But he's avoided conviction after a judge ruled it could jeopardise his medical career.
Thunderbolts and lightning prompt a fitting end to Waikato's Summer Concert Series
Sizzling music on a soggy weekend makes for a steamy Summer Concert Series.
Auckland Anniversary name change promoted by Waikato MP
OPINION: Auckland might want to consider adopting the name Waikato Anniversary Day.
Man charged with arson after Whangamatā house fire
Investigators are at the scene this morning.