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Balaclava-clad person chased from store
A chase was seen in central Taupō this morning after an incident at a store.
Coromandel washout: Traffic increase prompts speed limit change
Traffic data showed an increase of 20 per cent, or around 500 vehicles per day.
Bumper flock of lamb triplets a challenge for farmers
Pregnancy scans are showing a higher number of triplets than ever before for some regions.
Illegal rubbish dumpers caught on CCTV in Hamilton
Hamilton City Council is asking for help to identify three people.
State Highway 1 reopened between Taihape and Waiōuru
The Desert Road section of the highway remains closed.
Work begins on new pensioner units in Leamington
Currently, 65 people are on waiting list for a council unit.
All Blacks want New Zealand on their bench at world cup
The team gifted 26 special benches to towns across the country, four of them in Waikato.
House smashed by car, sleeping guests lucky to avoid major injury
A man is lucky to be alive after a car crashed into his bedroom while he was sleeping.
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.