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Turning public speaking fears to toast
The Toastmasters are back to regular meetings at Waipā District Council Chambers
$200m retirement village project for Putāruru
Work on the 254-unit retirement village and recreation facilities set to start in October
2022 Waikato Women's FPC squad announced
New coach Wayne Maxwell and his team are thrilled with squad for the upcoming season.
Walk of Fame welcomes new inductees
There are six new inductees for the Te Awamutu Walk of Fame
Local artworks hanging with the best
Local Enrich+ artists well represented in national IHC Art Awards semifinals.
Facelift for historic bridge in the pipeline
The 117-year-old bridge was last painted in 1999-2000
Local elections: Candidates to be listed in random order
Waikato Regional Council is to list candidate names in random order on voting documents.
Consecutive Waipā Cup wins for College
Cambridge first XV held scoreless in Friday night's Waipā Cup clash at Pirongia Domain.
'Communicating with notes', Countdown manager never bothered to meet worker
Supermarket workers were dubbed 'heroes' during the 2020 lockdown, but not all was well.
Driver charged for causing crash that killed boxing coach
A driver involved in a crash that killed boxing coach Brett McNaught has been charged.
Three Waters Reform: Waipā mayor demands better reform
Waipā District Council wants local voices to be heard in Wellington.
Trampers winched from Kaimai Range due to fast-moving rivers
Police were called to the Tuahu Track.
Huntly pool flicks the switch to heating with electricity
The Project is part of Waikato District Council's efforts to reduce emissions.
Local barbershop to provide education
Barbershop expands to three locations plus plans for education, all within 2.5 years.
NZTA warns road users of potholes and wild winter weather
Transport Agency urges people to be vigilant and drive to the conditions.
Undermanned Northern United Mamba overcome FTNC Premier
Marist Old Girls had a couple of close losses early in the season and won't make top four
Waikato primary school trio named 2022 AgriKidsNZ Grand Champions
Liam Hodgson, Arche Keelty & Leighton Barnett topped the points after a grueling day.
Pirongia grand finalist pipped by brother-in-law
Pirongia's Chris Poole beaten in Young Farmer of the Year by brother-in-law Tim Dangen.
Raglan cycleway nears completion after funding secured
Waikato District Council secured funding for the final three stages of the shared path.
RD6 Te Awamutu team AgriKidsNZ champions
Teamwork key to success for AgriKidsNZ champions from RD6 Te Awamutu.
Overnight detours on SH1 Waikato Expressway at Hampton Downs
Road will meet design and safety standards for travelling at the new 110km/h speed limit.
Rocky Horror Show icon does time warp to recall memories of Hamilton
"A generous gift that is as welcome as a loving kiss" - Richard O'Brien on his city medal.
Forsman unveils promising filly at Hastings
Two-year-old filly Sacred Dream will start her career on July 9 at Bonny Glen Landfill.
What to do if you see a seal - DOC asks for the public's help in studying kekeno
Beachgoers are being urged to report seal sightings for a new research project.
McKenzie brothers to line up for Woodlands
Returning All Black Damian McKenzie to turn out for Southland club rugby side.
Winter weather didn't stop these wāhine from having fun
The opening event for First Step Outdoors Women's Adventure Days was a success
Sam Owen: You can't run a farm on 'maybe'
Opinion: Farmers thrive on clarity, so "maybe answers" can create anxiety and confusion.
Waikato sex offender's preventive detention sentence quashed despite high risk of reoffending
The Court of Appeal cited his age and protection from his mother as mitigating factors.
Experiences to keep the Matariki home fires burning in Waikato
Where to keep the homefires of Matariki burning.
New council boss likes a challenge
The new chief executive is satisfied with her work and ready to start a new chapter.