Waikato NPC to defend Nathan Strongman trophy
The Waikato team will travel over the Kaimais this weekend.
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The Full Monty is coming to Te Awamutu
The Full Monty opens at the beginning of September, presented by TALOS.
Chiefs Country youth comp to showcase new talent
Chiefs Rugby Club will use comp to select candidates for Chiefs U20 squad.
Gang funeral and procession set to cause traffic disruption
Additional police staff would be deployed across parts of the Bay of Plenty.
Marokopa resident certain someone is helping runaway dad Tom Phillips
Police in southwest Waikato are stepping up their search for runaway dad Tom Phillips.
Hair of woman's dead son stolen by man who lost his own child's ashes
The thief took the woman's locket which contained the irreplaceable item.
Coach proud of Gallagher Chiefs being given the opportunity for higher honours
The countdown to the Rugby World Cup is on with only a month to go.
Taupō GP surgeries to merge
Taupō is to be left with just two GP practices from this month.
Centenarian recalls a life well lived
A life fully lived: Ray Toomath celebrates his 100th birthday.
Truckies radio ahead to avoid disaster on treacherous section of SH1
Drivers and locals are calling for action on SH1 at Bulli Point, but are they being heard?
Scholarship available for Tūrangi school leavers
Students in the Central Plateau region were invited to apply for the educational fund.
Walking to explore the Taupō region
Taupō's walkers have been out and about again this week.
Review: Talent and prejudice collide in 'Chevalier'
This fascinating story of the little-known rival of Mozart is visually gorgeous.
Golfers tee off in wildly varied weather conditions
Golfers take to the fairways in all kinds of weather.
Conservation Week set to go off in Taupō
The events for Conservation Week in Taupō include something for everyone.
Garden Ramble back on the radar
Katikati's best gardens feature in the 2023 Garden Ramble.
‘You don’t expect me to pay for these, do you?': Knife-wielding robber’s words to store worker
After the robbery, Tyrone Harrison assaulted a stranger and headbutted a police officer.
Local apprentice places second in Apprentice of the Year
Te Awamutu's Mac Livingstone of Livingstone Builders placed second in Waikato.
'Any information could be the key': Police rely on public in search for Marokopa family
Phillips was spotted four times last Wednesday, reinvigorating search efforts.
Learn about menopause in Te Awamutu
This event will be held at 6.30 pm Wednesday, September 6 at Rosenvale in Te Awamutu.
Win a copy of new Tongariro trout history book
An author has written a comprehensive history of fishing on the Tongariro.
What's been happening in the region this week
What's up in the Waikato — short and sweet.
Hauraki Gulf marine protection area tripled, bottom trawling banned
New protection for Auckland's 'absolute treasure'.
Rebels gang boss made at least $1m dealing drugs but loses lifestyle block, cash, cars, motorcycles
Gang leader forfeits criminal proceeds after police investigation into financial affairs.
Bottom trawling ban for Hauraki Gulf to be unveiled by Govt
Scientists have long warned about overfishing and pollution in the Gulf.
'Sized him up like a boxer': Prisoner's attack smashes inmate's teeth
The victim was wanting to leave exercise time early. Caine Woodmass put a stop to that.
Road users and pedestrians advised to look for trains
Police are encouraging the public to take another look when crossing railways.
Record numbers attend Geothermal Week
Taupō played host to the third New Zealand Geothermal Week recently.
Police looking for four dirtbikes in search for Tom Phillips
Police want to hear from anyone who may have seen the bikes.
Bad vibe sinks Thames' 'tactical urbanism' trial
A plan to liven up the Thames CBD has proved to be widely unpopular.
Hamilton to be heaving as Warriors take on Tigers
The game at FMG Stadium Waikato is a sellout.
'Lost his moral compass': Ex-councillor struck off from practising law
Duncan Takena Stirling misappropriated $100,000 from his firm's trust account.
Defence Force called in as 'commercial explosives' found
Police received the report on Monday and alerted the NZDF.