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Power pole crash brings down lines, closes road
There were minor to moderate injuries police said.
Tūrangi fish farmers start new aquaponic vegetable project
The new system will be used for education, and to feed the community.
Vege truck crashes and spills load, SH27 now reopened
Police said they were notified at 4.25am a truck and trailer unit had crashed.
Return to 100km/h proposed for part of Napier-Taupō Rd
'The Govt was trying to make life less enjoyable ... 80km/h to Taupō summed that up.'
Man in crash that killed lawyer searched 'how to delete Tesla recordings'
Young Auckland barrister Shubham Kaur died in the fiery 2022 crash.
Two medals for Kiwis on opening morning of Para Cycling world Championships.
It was a successful opening day for the Kiwi athletes.
Huntly railway station repair costs add up to over $500k
One section of the building was set ablaze in an act of arson last June.
Life's a Beach Hop in Whangamatā
More than 100,000 people are expected to attend the 50s and 60s-themed event.
Waikato Hospital nursing class of 1964 celebrates 60th reunion
One of the former nursing students shared some of her memories with the Waikato Herald.
Joy not hate the theme for Taupō rainbow event
The family-friendly event returns for its second year, with even more on offer.
Bibbidi, bobbidi boo: Waikato kindy holds pumpkin challenge
This year's Giant Pumpkin Challenge saw a 64kg pumpkin take out a top spot.
Concerns raised over $1 million Coromandel fishing contest
Event organisers and fisheries officials happy with fish population and methods.
'I tripped': Teen played PlayStation instead of getting help for injured newborn
It was several hours before the badly injured girl was taken to hospital.
Freedom, fire and physics: Eliot Jessep shares his passion for ballooning
Jessep pilots Paula the Balloon at Balloons over Waikato in honour of his mum.
Jailed teen ram-raider aligns with gang, happy with prison time
A young ram-raider said he was "happy to do [his] lag".
Kiwi lawyer who died in Sydney was a lifeguard and 'inspiration to young people'
Lifeguard service remembers Kiwi lawyer killed in suspected hit-and-run
Movie 'Shortcomings' a humorous snapshot of modern love in New York
Fresh, funny graphic novel adaptation is Randall Park's directorial debut.
Hamilton and Te Awamutu Parks to become seas of yellow
Cancer Society teams up with councils to create special daffodil memory meadows.
Nightworks as Ōhaupō project moved into final phase
Long-running Ōhaupō CBD street project coming to an end.
Pests beware: Pirongia on the warpath
Community involvement key to Predator Free Pirongia success
Art exhibition at Taupō Museum celebrates the small things
Handle With Care features a world on a tiny scale.
Whangamatā Area School scoops up win at inaugural surfing event
The inaugural New Zealand School Surfing Festival was held at Muriwai this week.
New vehicle a lifeline for rural communities
A community has banded together to raise money for a potentially lifesaving vehicle.
Te Akau to have a strong presence at The Valley
Te Akau to have a strong presence at The Valley
Big weekend of wins for Kaipaki Cricket Club
Sean Bonenkamp was sensational for the Kaipaki XI at home.
Fun kittens and cute mama cat looking for a home
CARE Taupō is holding a cat adoptathon this weekend.
Waikato BMX racers turn their wheels in Australia
Six riders from the Te Awamutu travelled to Brisbane for BMX championships.
Honey and blackberry on Taupō's mind this week
Find out what has delighted and displeased the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.
Hundreds of international students affected by visa delays
Between October 1 and March 8, Immigration NZ received over 31k student visa applications.
Fire crews find bedroom ablaze in Taupō house
Four fire trucks were sent to the incident on Invergarry Rd.
Banged up abroad: Why MFAT won't come to your rescue
If you get arrested overseas, don't expect the Government to come and save you.
From refugee camp to Hamilton Police staff member
The file management support officer shares her culture with her colleagues during Ramadan.
Small Coromandel lifeguard service in line for new $5 million facility
The lifeguard service is located between Whangamata and Waihi.