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Characters bound in a brutal game of love, lust and deceit
A portrait of desire, and the regret that often accompanies the realisation of desire.
Fraser Tech will meet UMS in Lone Star Championship
Hautapu’s go to left winger is competition’s leading try scorer for 2023
Copper Queens arrive in Hamilton ahead of first World Cup match
Hamilton is ready for kickoff.
Leads show skill and control as they juggle 15 characters
Comedy straddles fine line of tragi-comedy as the stories unfold.
'Get down': Man wakes up to ram raiding teens arrest on front lawn
Jaden Sullivan woke to popped tyres and a spiked car crashed in front of his property.
Two people fight for their lives after fiery truck and car crash
The pair were pulled from the car by police officers as it went up in flames.
Fitting end to three-year restoration project
A tōtara was planted at a celebration to honour the late tumuaki Anaru Thompson.
Te Awamutu to host BMX nationals
The last time the national event was held in Te Awamutu was 2017.
Police heroes: Two lives saved in fiery crash after quick actions
Emergency services staff are being treated for smoke inhalation.
Hamilton Gardens stand out in international ranking
Hamilton Gardens was named one of the top 1% of travel experiences in the world.
Watch: ‘Blown away’ - 64-truck birthday surprise for 7-year-old Oliver
Dad says the day has meant more than they could have ever imagined.
New documentary captures hope amid damage of severe weather events
Sija Soman of Waikato made a film that highlights tales of climate action.
Te Aroha's spa development gains international attention
A delegation of spa and wellness professionals visited the town last month.
Hamilton City Council and Downer renew major transport contract
The two partners just signed the Collaborative Corridor Agreement for the next 5 years.
‘Green stream’ complaints lead to fines totalling $244k
A prosecution taken by Waikato Regional Council against a dairy farming operation.
Te Awamutu amped up for first home semi-final in 32 years
The club will host Hamilton Marist in the Waikato Draught Breweries Shield comp.
JB Hi-Fi promises more exciting shopping experience with launch of The Base Te Awa store
Growth plans include at least two international airport locations
Cunning canine beats beastly farmers
A lively school holiday production is onstage in Hamilton.
Chiefs Rugby Club crowns annual award winners
Hamiltonian Quinn Tupaea was recognised for his dedication to the community.
'Beam of sunshine': Alleged murder victim had a 'great future ahead of her'
Her employer said 'huge sadness' swept through the office following her death.
Waikato's oldest Police dog retires after eight years on duty
Valko helped catch gang members and even sniffed out offenders hiding in the river.
Save the Kiwi is less than $5k away from its goal
300 kiwi from Maungatautari are set to be moved to other parts of the country to thrive.
All he wanted was a truck ride - now 40 truckies are coming to the party
Support from kind-hearted truckies for a surprise birthday convoy is on a roll.
Med school at Waikato uni is National's election promise
National's plan will also include more medical school placements at Auckland and Otago
Why some of NZ’s most famous buildings sit empty
Doors are closed at famed sites from the Rotorua Museum to the Chateau Tongariro.
‘No empathy’: Woman who bludgeoned neighbour says killing was justified
Christine Morris killed her neighbour with a hammer in 2010.
Rosetown Choristers concert raises money for Te Awamutu Foodbank
Rosetown Choristers concert raises $1200 for the Te Awamutu Foodbank.
Stephen Donald leads search for Rugby World Cup mascots
Defenders of Tomorrow: Kids who embody Bravery, Innovation, Positivity and Aroha.
Central North Island’s best Young Farmers prepare to ‘give everything they’ve got’ at Grand Final
Pirongia dairy farmer is putting her best foot forward in a final to claim victory.
'Pretty grim': Dairy farmers face feed shortage due to wet weather
Feds dairy chair says Waikato has not really had a decent dry spell since October.
Community to share in the fruit of their efforts
Te Awamutu Food Forest project builds on skills and knowledge of past generations.