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Mystery celebrity eyes up $1.8m coastal home in Bay of Plenty
Balinese-style pad in Maketu is a hidden gem.

Waikato highway closed after crash
Emergency services responded to the crash in Waitomo, Waikato, about 6.45pm Tuesday.

The Waikato way to play: fossils, films, and fiery beaches
Unearth fossils, discover thermal beaches and walk movie trails in Waikato.

First kiwi chick of the season for Taupō sanctuary
Emery - gender unknown - has arrived at the Crombie Lockwood Kiwi Burrow.

Mt Ruapehu Crater Lake enters new heating phase
Volcanic Alert Level remains at 1, but this could still mean earthquakes, gas and steam.

Learning te reo gives Kruze Tangira added confidence
Māori news journalist has gained a sense of belonging with his culture.

How a printing press got caught up in the Waikato Wars
The history and significance of the Te Hokioi on display at Te Awamutu Museum this month.

Deer-farming artist thankful for early diagnosis
A charity is warning people to be on alert for a serious eye condition.

Colour run boosts participation in Waikato school's cross-country
A great event for the school community to come together and have fun.

Hottest ticket in town! Warriors sell out home playoff in minutes
The hottest ticket in town is officially off the market.

SH29 reopens: Person airlifted after two-vehicle crash involving truck
At least one person seriously injured in crash.

Te Awamutu Intermediate outstanding at 2023 AIMS Games
Successful week in Tauranga for intermediate school across a vast array of sports.

Imperatriz set to remain a Valley Girl
Imperatriz will remain a Valley girl this spring.

Juniors show how it's done in Rugby World Cup win
Te Awamutu Sports represented New Zealand in France and came away with the trophy.

River routes and train tramps for Taupō's walkers
Wet weather didn't spoil the Wednesday Walkers' fun this week.

Taupō weather: Cold, dry August
It's official - August was unusually cold and dry in Taupō.

Musical theatre mockumentary a modest success
Prepare to be entertained, but maybe not wowed, by this quirky mockumentary.

Kayak found on Firth of Thames beach where missing fisherman last seen
Search resumes for kayaker who lost his oar when fishing.

Kelli Brown's A-League return
An outstanding season in Australia has seen the Waikato product re-sign with the Phoenix.

Kayaker missing in Firth of Thames: Emergency services scour coast
Police were called to a report of two kayakers 'in need of assistance about 4.45pm.

The people who won't be able to vote this election - and whether that needs to change
The wheels of democracy are always turning.

Countdown upgrade begins
Construction on Te Awamutu supermarket should be completed by Christmas.

Buffalo Beach airshow to celebrate 75 years of Mercury Bay Aero Club
A spectacular airshow will dominate the skies above Mercury Bay over Labour Weekend.

Whangamatā water treatment plant opens
A brand-new water treatment plant has been opened at Moana Point.

Toilet funding approved for Coromandel, dump station to be relocated
Toilets and pathways in the tourist hotspot are set for an upgrade.

Waikato boxer defeated in world title defence
Australian Luke Modini could be a good opponent for return fight.

Waikato wahine sworn in as first Māori Employment Court judge
Merepaia King has been sworn in at her own marae in Waikato.

Hamilton tenor wins Australian Singing Competition
Emmanuel Fonoti-Fuimaono, 25, is the first Kiwi to win the competition since 2019.

Hauraki Coromandel sports results: Heartland comeback thriller
The Thames Valley Swamp Foxes scored a last-minute try to beat Mid Canterbury.