All Blacks star signs big-money deal with Japanese club
He follows a flood of recent All Blacks to the new destination of choice in Japan.
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City council seat could be won with just 225 votes
Voters urged to do better than the current 12.10 per cent vote return.
Te Awamutu and Kihikihi set to expand rapidly over next 20 years
Aim is for a range of housing options with great community facilities and services.
Cold, hungry and shaking: Teens lucky to be found in Kaimai Range
'They would have gone downhill pretty quickly,' say police of rescued teens.
Sulfate Q&A: Why 'Godzone' name's not fit for purpose
"The border closure let us reflect and think ... about how we behave and operate as NZers"
No apologies for dealing with such a volatile subject
Play follows nine individuals who assassinated, or tried to assassinate a US president.
TAI bands rock out at Band Slam
The intermediate bands are now preparing for their next competition.
Successful year for Pirongia Te Aroaro o Kahu Restoration Society
The Pirongia Te Aroaro o Kahu Restoration Society held their AGM last month.
Pedestrian found dead after 'vehicle related' Waikato incident
The person was found dead at the scene.
Death on Owairaka Valley Road
One person has died on Owairaka Valley Rd near Parawera in the Waipā District overnight.
Electrification of rail line extends closer to Hamilton
Travel all the way to Britomart from Pukekohe without the need to change trains.
Power outages: 'Transpower asked us to reduce load by 20 per cent', WEL Networks speaks out
WEL Networks says it repeatedly questioned Transpower about dropping power load.
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