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All the club rugby action this weekend
Hinuera’s centenary win over Putāruru sees them the only Div. One side yet to lose.

Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year 2024 announced
Winner recognised for her outstanding passion and advocacy for the dairy industry.

Thrills, horror and humour: Sweeney Todd Musical comes to Hamilton
Sweeney Todd is considered to be a true Stephen Sondheim masterpiece.

‘We weren’t informed’: Apprentice working on school unaware of asbestos
A former builder recalled the nasty surprise at Maihiihi.

Tokoroa reserve in line for housing development
The local council applied for a partial revocation of Stanley Park.

Coastal restoration projects paused while lizard protocols sorted out
Coastal earthworks could pose a risk to the Coromandel region's lizard populations.

Waikato Club Rugby preview
Former Old Glory DC prop Gordon Fullerton returns for Te Awamutu Sports.

A luxury spa and a 'calming' home: Architecture Awards winners announced
The jury convenor said Māori-influenced architecture was 'thriving' in the region.

Museum chair laments lack of funding for heritage and culture
'Over the years, our savings have been eroded by Covid and weather events.'

Souffle wins inaugural carrot cook-off competition
The first-ever carrot cook-off in NZ saw a carrot souffle crowned number one.

Kaivelata prepares for Chiefs debut
Luke Jacobson will ease back into game day off the bench.

Person in serious condition after pedestrian and vehicle collide
Emergency services were notified of the incident in rural South Waikato after 1pm.

Emergency services' event to demonstrate readiness
A volunteer fire brigade is bringing its community together.

Review says Te Huia is 'on track' with high customer satisfaction
Documents recorded 315 individual train delays last year.

Dirt bikes seized in Huntly after reports of dangerous behaviour
Police's Operation Hawk is focused on illegal street racing and antisocial behaviour.

'Golden Oldies' club works hard to preserve Speedway history
The Waikato Golden Oldies will hold a showcase in Hamilton this weekend.

Kiwi beach named among world’s best, despite being closed to walkers
World renown followed after featuring in blockbuster films and countless summer holidays.

Unlicensed delivery driver high on cannabis when he caused fatal crash
He'd just finished his shift when he crossed the centre line and into his victims' path.

Former Mongrel Mob member turned counsellor seeks $700k after losing prison job
He was caught sharing a tribute to a Mongrel Mob member who had died.

Hauraki, Coromandel councils keep tourism funding rolling
No changes to funding are proposed for Destination Hauraki-Coromandel.

Junior Kiwi surfers ready to take on the world
A dozen young Kiwi surfers are taking on the Junior World Champ's.

Cambridge transport project to get independent review
The council has received more than 350 pieces of feedback on the draft business case.

Ouwehand to become an Olympian
Ouwehand is one of six athletes who will make their Olympic debuts in Paris.

Councils in line for big boost if GST returned on rates
Councils could be in line for a billion-dollar boost each year should government agree.

Bring autumn in with apple slabs
Make the most of apple season with these sweet, moreish slabs.

'We'd be lost without the ambulance' - Te Kūiti residents
It's proposed to send the ambulance to either Ōtorohanga or Te Awamutu.

The white stuff gets a green makeover in Taupō
A high-tech trailer offers farm-fresh milk with a creamy top, like in bygone days.

Special RSA bar leaner is the place to share stories
Southeast Asia vets have a table to call their own in the Tokaanu-Tūrangi RSA.

Going hunting? Here's what the season's looking like in your region
A good breeding season means opening weekend looks promising for hunters.