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!['Well deserved': The Gone scoops up five NZ Television Awards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Well deserved': The Gone scoops up five NZ Television Awards
Parts of the series were filmed in the Waikato.
!['Appetite not there': What next for $37m spa plans?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Appetite not there': What next for $37m spa plans?
The potential new development was first explored in 2019.
!["Surprised we are not number one": Mayor stunned by Airbnb ranking](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
"Surprised we are not number one": Mayor stunned by Airbnb ranking
There's plenty to be hospitable about in the Waikato.
![Arrests after alleged ram raid and police pursuit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Arrests after alleged ram raid and police pursuit
A vehicle was used to gain entry to a store on Wilson Rd.
![Dirt bikers arrested following 'broad daylight' assault of 65-year-old man](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Dirt bikers arrested following 'broad daylight' assault of 65-year-old man
The bikies were taken into custody following a search warrant.
!['You lose, your children lose': Waikato mum jailed for drug-dealing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'You lose, your children lose': Waikato mum jailed for drug-dealing
Courtney Murray was arrested three years after other previous drug-related offences.
![Epic finale to jumping season could be decided by Te Rapa track](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Epic finale to jumping season could be decided by Te Rapa track
Te Rapa is the highlight of the racing weekend.
!['Brothers in life and death': Te Aroha crash victims were close friends](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Brothers in life and death': Te Aroha crash victims were close friends
'They didn’t deserve to die and everyone is beyond devastated'.
![Community reeling from double road death, amateur theatre mourns actor](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Community reeling from double road death, amateur theatre mourns actor
Victim's mother and sister were following in car behind and were among first on scene.
![Te Aroha's spa development gains international attention](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Te Aroha's spa development gains international attention
A delegation of spa and wellness professionals visited the town last month.
![Waikato artist group is people's choice award winner](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Waikato artist group is people's choice award winner
Waikato Creative Stitchers won the No 8 Wire Award for their work The Gate.
![Maverick mayor completes passion project](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Maverick mayor completes passion project
Former Matamata-Piako mayor rallied the community for his final project.
![First high-definition 3D maps of Waikato region released](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
First high-definition 3D maps of Waikato region released
A 'game-changer' that will more accurately support land use planning.
![Waikato royalists to honour new king with trees](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Waikato royalists to honour new king with trees
Waikato councils will mark the coronation with special tree-planting events.
![Gabrielle’s gift to Coromandel – Complete Isolation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Gabrielle’s gift to Coromandel – Complete Isolation
Contractors working flat out since daylight to start clearing slips to restore access
![Flooding and slips close Raglan and Coromandel roads](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Flooding and slips close Raglan and Coromandel roads
The weather forecast yields hope for the rest of Waikato.
![Matamata-Piako District water network strained by rain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Matamata-Piako District water network strained by rain
The local council asks residents to conserve water, local roads closed.
![Waikato wāhine lead the way in local councils](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Waikato wāhine lead the way in local councils
There are five female-led councils in Waikato now compared to three last term.
![Morrinsville: Meet the country town with a big town vibe](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Morrinsville: Meet the country town with a big town vibe
With Matamata and Te Aroha, it makes up one of NZ's most fertile farming areas.
![Adrienne Wilcock wins Matamata-Piako mayoral race](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Adrienne Wilcock wins Matamata-Piako mayoral race
Adrienne Wilcock is currently 123 votes ahead of Stu Husband.
![Waikato cycleway among world's most picturesque](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Waikato cycleway among world's most picturesque
Adventure tour operator Explore Worldwide analysed which cycleway has most Instagram pics.