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Kidney donor tried to help a friend but saved a stranger
Te Awamutu woman with genetic kidney disease inspires life-saving donation to a stranger.
Dry spell takes toll on Waikato
City and district councils ramp up restrictions on outdoor water use.
Lift-off for Nike Smoke
New Zealand's largest amateur built rocket successfully launched at Orini.
What a blast! Countdown on for amateur rocket launch
"It really is rocket science," say team who built the NASA replica in a shed.
Multiple fire crews tackle large Te Awamutu rubbish blaze
Water tankers from other centres needed to help firefighters.
Volcanologists ascent Mount Pirongia
PhD student Oliver McLeod leads volcanologists on Mt Pirongia field trip.
Volunteers restore native birdlife to Mt Pirongia
New kōkako chicks banded as part of restoration programme on Mt Pirongia
Future farming leader awarded scholarship
Pirongia farmer and AgFirst consultant Phil Weir awarded 1 of 5 Nuffield Scholarships.
Wild beer home-brewer best in New Zealand
Belgian style wild beers win over home-brew judges.
Locking goodness into the soil
Locally made phosphate fertiliser better for the environment.
Injured driver pulled from truck
The road will be closed for some time to allow for the truck to be removed.
Christmas Float Parade a 'true community day'
"It was a real joy to see so many children enjoying the parade."
Cilka's Journey continues WWII story
Te Awamutu born best-selling author Heather Morris speaks of second book at public event.
One hurt as truck rolls in Waikato crash
The truck is blocking the road in both directions.
Lovelock legacy lives on through trust
How a gift to Jack Lovelock at the 1936 Olympics is linked to town's future sports stars.
Private school helps students battle vaping
Waikato school is helping teenagers quit nicotine addiction after being exposed to vaping.
Why Te Awamutu bodybuilders are so successful
Exceptional results for local body builders at nationals.
Wreaths will be laid by the council across the district
Resistance, Resilience, Remembrance exhibition at new Te Ara Wai gallery.
Remembering the New Zealand Land Wars
District taking a different approach to marking the event this year.
The small Waikato school whose first students were militia kids
Very few schools have such a close association with the troubled early history of NZ.
Tributes flow for local rugby legend
Former Te Awamutu court registrar a great rugby player, real good coach and a great bloke.
Jamie's a top gardener
Te Awamutu boy wins the Central North Island Budding Young Gardener title.
Pirongia Craft Day in its 41st year
The event is firmly focused on home-made and home-grown crafts, food and entertainment.
Cambridge initiative urges people to buy locally
The initiative promotes retailers competing with chain stores and large supermarkets.
How Te Awamutu became 'Rosetown of the World'
This December marks half a century since the Te Awamutu Rose Garden opened.
Why small-town pharmacist wants to retrain in US
Physician associates make a difference in rural communities struggling to attract doctors.
Physician associates push for greater recognition
"It is less stressful than being a doctor, but I still get to help people."
Te Awamutu designer making waves on national runway
Sophie Ward last week showcased nine outfits at New Zealand Fashion Week.
Cambridge's Gourmet Delicious supreme winner at Waipā Networks Business Awards
Gourmet Delicious provides professional catering services across the greater Waikato area.
Ed's taking up tap dancing ... at 90
Ed Clarke is proving you're never too old to try something new.