Waikato beauty queen sets sights on vintage title
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Coming up roses in the Rosetown
New roses for Te Awamutu Rose Gardens in time for the new season.
'Hamilton is booming': MP signs off
Hamilton-based National List MP David Bennett gives his valedictory speech.
'Hauora is the goal': Gym changes hands
Four new owners bring plenty of experience and want to create safe space for community.
'Unfunded mandate': Council seeking fluoride exemption
Ministry of Health has directed the council to fluoridate two of its eight water supplies.
Polluting piggery could take years to shut down
"There is still work to do and we will continue to monitor activities on the site.”
A creamy curry without the bad stuff
Olivia Moore conjures up a silky, creamy, healthy curry option.
Grand plan to build an ecological corridor
Event a chance to meet ecological collaborators.
'God, I hope it doesn’t come through': Spiked vehicle chase caught on camera
Sparks could be seen coming from a spiked vehicle.
National MP stripped of portfolios for ‘threatening’ Labour member
The Privileges Committee recommended he be censured over the incident.
'Masters of camouflage' settle into new surroundings
Bunker, Ōtepoti, Motupōhue and Māhutonga stake their spots after exploring mountain home.
Fieldays 2023 ute winner revealed
Winner was eyeing Isuzu D-Max utes before, and hadn't been to Fieldays since 2021.
Young blood part of new Waihī Beach charity shop
Young people are getting involved in the running of a local charity shop.
Local Focus: Inspirational teacher and para-athlete takes on the Taupō Cycle Challenge
'Don’t let them tell you you can’t. Show them you can.'
‘Wish I could do more for victims’: Judge to rely on burglar's promise to pay back business owners
Brian Reuben broke into five Thames businesses over severals weeks due to spiralling debt.
What's been happening in the region this week
What's up in the Waikato — short and sweet.
Pig carcasses and dirty bus stops rile readers
Taupō readers give their vote in the thumbs up and thumbs down section.
Asteroid City: Star studded and 'enjoyably shallow'
A star studded cast provides welcome relief from the deep and meaningful.
Love of horses sees horse race named in honour of Julia Wilding
Taupō Racing Club will name a race at Ladies Day after the late Julia Wilding.
‘Keep a lid on that temper’: Teacher escapes conviction
Even the judge saw a glimpse of Tevita Hufanga's temper during proceedings.
University of Waikato underlines commitment to new medical school
Three new key appointments to Te Huataki Waiora School of Health.
Company sentenced over ski bus crash that killed schoolgirl
The ski field company earlier admitted two charges brought by WorkSafe over the crash.
Closer look at 1989 Swedish tourists case
34 years after tourists' disappearance, podcaster hopes to bring her family closure.
Another byelection triggered as second board member quits
It is the second byelection announced for the district in as many weeks.
Melville United dead set on Chatham Cup win
Hamilton club Melville United will play Christchurch United in Auckland.
Public feedback sought on regional coastal plan
Summary document available to guide submitters on key changes.
'Silo' effect meant doctors failed to detect cause of Carmen Walker's death
Pathologist claims Carmen Walker's death at Waikato Hospital 13 years ago was iatrogenic.
‘You can take on the world’: League rep sets up youth mentorship
“I wanna let these kids know that you can take on the world, man.”
Horse racing: Prowess out of trial, Legarto could target A$10m race
Two of New Zealand’s superstar racemares face radical changes to their spring plans.
Urban Hymns: Mīria George’s play's message to youth as relevant as ever
Tahi Ta’i Tasi continue their kaupapa of bringing diverse artists to Waikato.
Rams finish on a high
Te Awamutu Rams rugby team builds its own community within local area club players.
Watch: Heart-stopping moment overtaking car narrowly misses head-on crash
A hatchback driver narrowly avoided a head-on collision with a truck.
BIg boost for Harold
Ray White Realty adds value to Waipā Life Education Trust programmes.