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Labour's Māori strategist on their chances in the seven Māori seats.
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Last season’s deferred New Zealand Derby set to run
Disruption caused by Waikeria prison riots to continue for two years
The $50 million disaster stretched six days and resulted in 17 inmates charged.
'I lost my moral compass': Mexican cartel cocaine kingpin jailed
Tangaroa Demant went from exporting crayfish to importing cocaine.
One dead in Waikato crash
Police said one other person was taken to hospital in a moderate condition.
Schools rugby: Te Awamutu draw with Rototuna
Te Awamutu College have last match before Northern Region Tournament in Pukekohe.
Trampers rescued from Tongariro Alpine Crossing
The pair were on the third day of a hike.
Win and draw for Te Awamutu AFC
The Under-23 side played their last home game of 2023 and head to Hamilton this week.
'Brothers in life and death': Te Aroha crash victims were close friends
'They didn’t deserve to die and everyone is beyond devastated'.
From chainsaw sculptures to sunsets: Now Merv's moving on
Caregiver, confidante and cameraman Merv Richdale is moving on.
Winning formula for learning about money
Taupō Budget House has found a fun new way to teach young people about money.
Thousands in donations handed out by Lions Club
One of Taupō's Lions organisations has made two significant donations recently.
Businessman third person killed in crash that killed couple
A 'well-respected accountant' is the third person to have died in the Otago crash.
Dress for Success Hamilton chalks up success
New retail store also offers good quality clothing.
Taupō readers have their say in the Thumbs Up - Thumbs Down
Taupō's residents weigh in on the good and bad from the week.
‘Devoted parents’ killed in crash, three of their kids critically injured
The couple posted a photo together on Facebook two hours before the crash.
Chocolate box views for Taupō's walkers
Taupō's walking groups report on their winter sun tramps this week.
Whangamatā half marathon back on track after 3-year break
The September 23 event includes new courses and a seaside start/finish at Williamson Park.
Country schoolgirls' visionary idea tops regional science fair
A country school has taken out awards in every category of the Niwa Waikato Science Fair.
Emery’s devastating diagnosis of a rare genetic neurological disorder
Gene therapy has potential to treat or reverse several aspects of Rett syndrome.
'Biggest-ever' AIMS Games to descend on Tauranga
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Bliss balls without the bother
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Jobs on offer for General Election
Taranaki-King Country electorate needs more workers for general election.
‘I’ve done my partner in’: Loved Māori warden murdered in frenzied stabbing
Her partner was high on drugs when he stabbed her 39 times.
What's been happening in the region this week
What's up in the Waikato — short and sweet.
Te Huia the only train service sanctioned for running red lights
Te Huia singled out but Waka Kotahi knew of 8 other passenger trains that ran red lights.
Community reeling from double road death, amateur theatre mourns actor
Victim's mother and sister were following in car behind and were among first on scene.
Former All Black kits up for Mooloos
Aaron Cruden made his Waikato debut in the convincing win over Counties Manukau.
Council security bolstered in the wake of public aggression
Te Awamutu's Waipā District Council office has increased security for staff safety.
Applying the heat on reserve burnouts
Drivers churning up reserves are warned to stick to the road.
Cemetery thieves pilfer tools from sexton's shed
Costly break-in at Te Awamutu Cemetery.