Te Awamutu news
Waikato police name 64yo man killed in Kawhia Rd crash
The crash happened in Ōpārau near Ōtorohanga about 8.45pm on March 30.
'Significant milestone': Kākāpō boom in Waikato
It's been the first time in more than a century that the sound has been heard in Waikato.
‘Fresh energy’: Māori Queen inspires youth at poukai
It was the first poukai for Nga wai hono i te po since her father's passing in 2024.
Police seek witnesses after car in service station raid crashes into stream
The alleged offenders fled the scene in two vehicles stolen earlier from Hamilton.
Waikato car dealership among top 20 in New Zealand
From an online business to a purpose-built facility, the brothers have come a long way.
Waikato Herald News
Talent recognised at real estate awards
Hundreds of people gathered for the awards night in Hamilton.
'Felt their back crack': Woman jailed for beating, punching and kicking children
The 31-year-old threw one child into a wall with so much force that it left a hole.
Do not pass Go: Farmer, 75, must report to jail after losing appeal
Warren Koberstein was convicted of severe animal cruelty offences.
'I'll stab you': Shoplifter's threat as she steals $1500 worth of clothing, with toddler in tow
Rosey Heurea targeted Rebel Sport, The Warehouse, Farmers and Chemist Warehouse.
'Onwards and upwards': Wildlife sanctuary out of the woods for now
In June, SMM said it was struggling financially and could be forced to close.
OneRoof property news
Elderly couple overwhelmed after 10 bidders drive up the price of their home to $2.4m
Sixties brick and tile home in prized school zone feels the heat.
Auckland arts champ sells Herne Bay duplex for over $3.4m
Local couple snap up home that housed one of NZ's finest private art collections.
Traitors NZ star’s surprise wake-up call - your home just sold for $1.575m
Aspiring actress was fast asleep when her art deco house was sold under the hammer.
Rural News
An epic, wild 218 days: Meet the family of six who walked the length of NZ
An inspiring, astonishing adventure, including being mistaken for missing Marokopa family.
Sound idea for raising strong wool prices
Floc panels, made in Christchurch, adhere like wallpaper, with natural adhesive.
New witness in Kiwifruit scam: $10m went through student’s accounts in 6 months
Second witness in Herald investigation shows $10m of deposits and cash withdrawals.
More from Te Awamutu Courier
Two in custody after 'erratic driving' leads to pursuit across Waikato
Reports from the public of the car being driven dangerously aided the police chase.
Prisoner who nearly died after meth bag burst inside him caught with the drug again
He had been released from prison to attend a tangi when he ingested the drugs.
Floyd Masson to fight Austine Nnamdi in Australia
The fight will mark his return to the ring after losing a fight in Poland in November.
Prisoner who made dramatic escape from hospital recaptured – police
Video footage showed shirtless man sliding several storeys down pipe before running away.
The try that wowed fans: How Smiler-Ah Kiong captured top honours
Latrell Smiler-Ah Kiong wins Fans Try of the Year at the 2024 ASB Rugby Awards.
Waikato to host major road cycling event in 2026 and 2027
The dates, course for the Elite Road Cycling National Championships still to be confirmed.
Shark alert: DoC warns swimmers as great whites spotted in Waikato harbour
DoC says you should 'quickly and calmly get out of the water'.