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Go Eco able to focus on their role as advocates for our environment
Len Reynolds Trust invest in children, young people and the environment.
The story of a family swept across continents and time
Fictionalised account of the author's own Chinese family who fled to NZ.
Te Awamutu's new Covid-19 vaccination centre
Former Te Awamutu Bunnings building put to use as COVID-19 community vaccination centre.
Drag racing for tractors packs heavyweight sprints
Service mechanics have key role in producing NZ's food and fibre
One person dead after three-car collision in Hamilton
One person with minor injuries taken to hospital.
Waikeria Prison provides plants wetland restoration
Waikeria Prison's Horticulture Training Nursery is providing plants to DoC for wetlands.
Trio lead police on chase from South Auckland to Hamilton
The stolen vehicle was followed by police from Papakura before being dumped in Hamilton.
Rural awareness a special focus of Rail Safety Week
Pedestrians and drivers urged to wake up to the risk that trains pose
St Peter's have a point to prove after tough loss last week
FTNC Premier Reserve and University of Waikato Premier Reserve also very close.
Coromandel starts mission to bin the bad habits
Council is working to reduce the amount of the district's waste going to landfill.
One seriously injured after multiple car crash in Waikato
Motorists are advised to expect significant delays, southbound lanes blocked.
Parking tickets up but complaints down
Council says it is now easier to find a park in Te Awamutu or Cambridge CBD.
SH29 Kaimai Range closed overnight Sunday August 29
Road users are advised to plan their travel outside the planned closure where possible.
Council says 'good job farmers'
Only 7 per cent found to be significantly non-compliant.
Māori identity threads through life of fashion designer
The inspiring journey of a designer committed to celebrating her Māori identity.
Unique use of ancestral knowledge a step to national stop smoking goal
Indigenous innovator develops quit smoking programme based on Māori ancestral knowledge.
Gas leak isolated and cordons lifted in Putaruru
FENZ and police staff are at the scene.
From Gwynne Shield rugby player to referee
Referee officiates Gwynne Shield in its 100th year after playing in it 47 years before.
Waipā cyclists claim two silver medals
Te Awamutu and Cambridge track cyclists grab a silver medal each within 40 minutes.
Hamilton software developer helps to fight health emergency
Company-X software developer Jiadong Chen created a prototype app to detect pneumonia.
Man charged in connection with more than 40 burglaries
The 31-year-old is accused of committing more than 40 burglaries.
Life Education Trust receives donation from local business
Local business gives generous donation to Waipā King Country Life Education Trust auction
Matamata pool to be made earthquake safe
While work on the covered walkway is underway, the future of squash club still unknown.
Tokyo Olympics: Petch left it all out on the track
Rebecca Petch was just 3 when she hopped on her first bike. Now she's an Olympian.
Scholarship to aid student's urban forests research
The content of the project is unlike any other research in the world today
Te Awamutu set to expand
Waipā District Council approves T2 growth cell as Te Awamutu district set to expand.
Waihi drowning: School board charged after death of student
Jaden Chhayrann, 17, got caught in a rip while going for a swim on a geography trip.
Safer and smoother ride through the city
Clean sweep for cycle lane safety in Hamilton streets.
Group hosts Big Latch On event
La Leche League Te Awamutu's Big Latch On event has been running for almost two decades.
Waikato councillor's six month suspension set to be extended
Fred Lichtwark says raising his voice in frustration does not mean he has an anger issue.
Forestry course is life-changer for young dad
18-year-old Charlie Wallace has been able to secure fulltime work after completing course
Guitar sextet coming to Waikato on NZ tour
Iconic guitar sextet Gitbox Rebellion touring with Arts On Tour NZ.
Fieldays named award finalist for Covid-19 response
Fieldays Online was created in 108 days when the physical 2020 event was canned