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Four Hamilton youths armed with hammer and crowbar arrested for aggravated robberies
Armed with a hammer and a crowbar, four youths ram-raided two Hamilton businesses.
Single-vehicle crash on Ōhaupō Road
A crash on an Ōhaupō Road property last Friday led to speed concerns.
What happens next at Whakapapa, Tūroa skifields: First liquidators' report out
Liquidators will keep trading through the 2023 winter ski season.
Photos show the beauty and power of area's geothermal industry
A photography competition has showcased the beautiful side of Taupō's geothermal industry.
He's found! Bodhi comes home
Missing Coromandel dog Bodhi has been reunited with his owner after three weeks.
Devilskin's Nail becomes NZ's first Gibson Artist
Award-winning band Devilskin has two New Zealand shows at the end of the month.
Pokie rules back in the spotlight
Rules about how many gaming machines should be allowed in Waipā are back in conversation.
New Frankton roundabout will help unlock Meteor bus route
‘Communities want safer and adaptable streets with less traffic’.
Seeing sounds: Students get hands on with science
Show includes a giant "sound wave" gas barbecue.
Taupō sports and club reports
Taupō's community groups provide a snapshot of the week's activities.
Hiking trails to enjoy around Taupō
Monday's walkers head south while Wednesday's group heads north.
Thames Valley Heartland 2023 squad named
The Swamp Foxes have their first competition game away on Saturday.
Handguns brandished at motorist on Waikato Expressway
'It was confronting,' the shaken gun threat victim told the Herald.
New bus service changes life of Tokoroa local
Dion Wilson, a wheelchair user, is now able to explore places he has never been to before.
Golden victory for Waikato over FPC champs
Visitors Canterbury had a 24-17 lead with just 17 minutes to play.
Exhibition reflects on bikepacking feat
Di Tocker Glass Studio & Gallery in Cambridge exhibition opens August 5.
Dig into your family tree's roots
Te Awamutu Genealogy Group plans events for Family History Month.
Netball: Waikato Dio go from strength to strength against Melville Vetora Premier
University to take the win despite strong fight by FTNC Premier.
Work begins on new pensioner units
Site works will begin next week on 10 new pensioner housing units in Cambridge.
Several tracks closed in Kaimai Range after pathogen discovery
A review on the closures would be made after September 29.
University of Waikato reveals $16.8m deficit
Six of the eight New Zealand universities made financial losses last year.
Watch: Car engulfed by flames in 'suspicious' blaze at busy shopping centre
A video on a local community page showed flames completely engulfing the car.
New feathered residents carry message of hope
Four kākāpō are now living at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari in Waikato.
Waikato ham and bacon take out national awards
Produce from Pokeno Bacon and The Chopping Block are a pig deal.
Japan cruise to big opening win over Zambia
Japan shut out Zambia to open their Women’s World Cup.
‘No longer trust anyone’: Rest home carer tried to swindle $10k from resident, spent $2k on victims’ debit cards
An 89-year-old victim was in hospital when she had cash, a card stolen and used.
One dead and another badly hurt in Waikato crash
One driver died at the scene and a person in the other car is in hospital.
Iwi and Crown join forces to address housing crisis with new rental complex
The initiative is a response to the housing crises facing iwi.
Rototuna Library welcomes bookworms of all ages
Hamilton's newest library opened today with a few special features.
Aspiring chef aces team challenge by herself
Wintec culinary student Lara Cole turned up the heat at the recent Waikato Culinary Fare.
Giving pre-loved clothing a new home again and again
Local consignment store owner Jahdiel Mason champions sustainability.
Taupō powers up for Geothermal Week
Taupō hosts geothermal leaders next week, as the producer of nearly 20pc of NZ's power.
Coromandel storm: Paediatric occupational therapist has to reshedule all appointments
102mm of rain has fallen in eight hours with more to come.