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'Desecration of sacred space' upsets RSA and community
'The repeated vandalism is disheartening for our team.'

And then there were four: Another kākāpō removed from sanctuary
More than half the kākāpō in the mainland sanctuary trial have now been sent home.

'Dreaming, planning and nagging' results in impressive new sports facility
Turf a welcome addition to Te Awamutu College’s other sports facilities.

Two new assistants complete Chiefs Manawa coaching line-up
Waikato and Chiefs stalwart Dwayne Sweeney also named to assist Crystal Kaua.

Creativity 'saved my life': Waipā artists invite locals behind studio walls
The Waipā Creative Trail is set to highlight the role of art in mental wellbeing.

The Waikato rugby rep who gave up Gwynne Shield spot to play accordion
The Te Awamutu local then swapped his rugby boots for gumboots.

Robust debate welcomed for Te Awamutu waste incinerator plant
Waipā District Council 'call in' decision receives mixed response.

Gambit goes 'down the rabbit hole' in search of a magic career
He's competing with superheroes and princess parties but he does bring the magic.

Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter 2023 review
The Coromandel Peninsula area had the most rescue helicopter missions in 2023.

Mother and son grab titles at powerlifting champ's
Lifters power up at GPCNZ Equipped championships and Deadlift Only contest.

Divot stomping all part of the day at inaugural Festival of Polo
There will be action on and off the field at the unique event.

Health warning lifted for Lake Arapuni
A cyanobacterial health warning remains in place for other lakes around the region.

'Hundreds' of seizures a day: Boy, 7, to undergo brain surgery
'Our children haven’t had a normal life for seven years,' mum says.

Big year ahead of Te Awamutu's The Woolshed theatre
Rehearsals for several productions are amping up.

Te Ara Rimu pathway works ramping up
Whitmore St roundabout construction work started on January 8.

Personal protest takes money from public purse
One person's protest ignores public sentiment over pathway construction.

Waikato cyclists battle it out for national crown
Waikato connections strong at Cycling New Zealand Criterium Nationals.

They're running the length of Scotland - in New Zealand
Motor neurone disease research fundraiser spans the globe.

More Waikato lakes added to health warning list
Cyanobacteria warnings extended to two more Waikato lakes.

Invitational Athlete Programme needs sponsors
Providing a platform for athletes to showcase their skills and reach their potential.

Waikato cyclists begin push for Paris Olympics
No summer holiday festivities for New Zealand track cyclists.

'May as well go big': 70,000 sunflowers as new business blooms
For every sunflower sold, $1 will go to Gumboot Friday.

Festival One 2024 returning for 10th anniversary
The Festival will celebrate its 10th anniversary over Auckland Anniversary Weekend.

Richard Adam - a blast from Waikato Rugby's past
Both Richard Adam snr and jnr played more than 50 games for Waikato.

Mayor to mentor young Māori leader
Susan O'Regan spent a successful year mentoring Te Awamutu’s Maude Rewha.

Dodd beats Hinds run record
Dodd broke the Hinds' previous record of 1208 runs in just 49 matches.

Dazzling dozen: Waikato locals scoop up New Year Honours
Among the recipients are a Major General and a Police Detective Inspector.

'There is something special about this club' says new Te Awamutu AFC coach
Joe Gifford has taken the reins of the 2024 men's Southern League side.