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'Fire the gun’: Local describes brush with bank thief believed to be Tom Phillips
A Te Kūiti resident came face-to-face with two armed bank robbers in the town.
The Marokopa mystery: What we know about Tom Phillips and his missing kids
The long search for Tom Phillips has taken another strange turn.
Robber dragged 20m as he forced woman to stop car
His mother told the judge: 'I love my son but not the wrong that he does'.
‘It latched onto his arm’: Man attacked by dog while protecting partner
The American pitbull cross' owner agreed to have the dog put down afterwards.
Complaints fly over ‘fake’ container house in wealthy suburb
Two months in and city officials are still investigating.
CBD light feature still on despite cost over-run
Taupō's new town centre is about to get a whole lot brighter.
Kmart introduces robots to its NZ stores, opens huge new facility
Robots are coming to a Kmart store near you.
Kihikihi Community Day: Sharing and caring for our whanau
Kihikihi Community Day is a free event designed for everyone in the region.
National, Waikato University planning third medical school ‘for years’ - Luxon
National claim proper processes have been followed in medical school decisions.
‘High level of concern’ for missing kids after dad's alleged bank heist
Police have charged Phillips with aggravated robbery, aggravated wounding.
Bruce Bain Memorial Shield played for
Past take the win over present in spirited new Te Awamutu College First XV derby.
Comeback by Legarto on the right track for Kelso
Legarto will be having her first start since winning in March.
Pizza store boss groped young colleague's breasts, tried to blame her for assault
"I thought she was flirting with me,"
Who is the fairest Kiwi town of them all? Finalists for competition announced
Keep New Zealand Beautiful has shortlisted two towns for each category for its comp.
Missing dad wanted for armed bank heist, shooting at supermarket worker
Police have charged Phillips with aggravated robbery, aggravated wounding.
Tom Phillips: Warrant for fugitive Marokopa father
Police obtain warrant to arrest Tom Phillips following aggravated bank robbery.
Teen ram raider faces hip replacement, has early onset arthritis after fleeing police
Khances Mahara-Sunnex suffered his injury when landing badly after jumping a fence.
Watch: Robbers smash car into Huntly Four Square
Ngaruawahia man Khances Mahara-Sunnex and four co-offenders robbed the Huntly Four Square of cash, booze and groceries during a ram-raid early on March 5, 2022. Video / Supplied
'Sick to my stomach': Mall business latest ram-raid target
The gift shop owner never thought something like this would happen to him.
Flying Waikato brothers fight Canada's wildfires
Brothers Matt and Tom Otto are helping fight Canada's worst wildfires.
Sky's the limit for 91-year-old's flying memoir
Jim Shaw's career took him all over the world. Now, he's written a book about his life.
Pause for thought needed during Slow Fashion September
Don't be too hasty to change your clothes says slow fashion afficionados.
Special scholarship launches for South Waikato residents
South Waikato Investment Fund Trust launched a scholarship supporting tertiary study.
Photos: Te Awamutu pilots help in Canadian wildfires
Pilot brothers Matt and Tom Otto will work for up to 42 days at a time helping extinguish Yellowknife wildfires.
Rowing club youth get boost with learn-to-row session
The Taupō Rowing Club is inviting those aged 13-17 to see if rowing is for them.
Walking through the splendour of Huka Falls
Taupō's walking groups explore the district. Here's their latest adventures.
Recipe: Spiced bourbon, orange and stout cocktail
Welcome spring with this spiced cocktail, featuring bourbon and stout for a winning combo.
New public housing to ease huge demand in Tūrangi
Seven new homes are set to be built to meet public housing need in Tūrangi.
Focus on fun and wellbeing behind dancers' success
A group of dancers from Tauhara College is gearing up for the national stage.
Te Awamutu master class travel to Twizel
Eighteen crew members will make the journey south to Lake Ruataniwha in mid-September.
Coromandel business owners hope for a summer resurgence
Coromandel recorded the dubious honour of the biggest drop in retail spending nationwide.