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Her cousin was murdered, now beauty queen is speaking out
Making a change starts with one voice, says Te Awamutu beauty queen.
Opinion: Te Awamutu's band rotunda deserves a new home
Te Awamutu Courier editor Dean Taylor suggests his idea for the band rotunda.
Waipā riders call for horse and bridle trails
Residents want more horse trails, but Waipā District Council is making no promises.
Emma Dangen: Young Farmer of the Year finalist
Vet Emma Dangen represented Waikato/Bay of Plenty in the Young Farmer Grand Final.
Te Awamutu animal rescue charity desperate for help
The founding member of animal rescue charity TA Care is overloaded with abandoned kittens.
Te Awamutu felines enjoy finer things in life
The 26th Mid Island Cat Show is on Saturday, May 25 at the Te Awamutu College Hall.
New home for Te Awamutu pipe band
The Te Awamutu and District Highland Pipe Band has a new home - the Hairini Hall.
Crash victim's Waikato school friends 'reeling' from her death
School friends of the dead teenager are still coming to grips with their mate's death.
Wellington men arrested after spate of North Island jewellery thefts
The pair are alleged to have stolen or attempted to have stolen more than $70,000 worth.
Driver smashes through Kihikihi property, leaves trail of destruction
Waikato police were alerted to the incident in Kihikihi at 12.18am on Wednesday.
Bonded by battle: Memories raw after 50 years
Memories are still raw for those marking 50 years since returning from Vietnam.
Bigger risk of M. bovis spread as cattle move
The programme is increasing activity in the lead-up to moving day and winter grazing.
Ahuwhenua Trophy finalists show off their operations
During April field days were held at each of the three finalists' farms.
Speed limit slash for Waipā roads
The changes include 40km/h areas in Te Awamutu and Cambridge town centres.
Youth boxing academy in pipeline for Te Awamutu
The academy promises to dramatically improve the lives of young people.
Te Awamutu man thankful to be alive after cardiac arrest
"I'm a really lucky boy. The fact a defibrillator was on site was massive."
Te Awamutu woman's mission to restore veteran graves
Rowan Miller is embarking on a project of remembrance and respect.
Full steam ahead for model railway exhibition in Te Awamutu
Hamilton Model Railroaders Club is bringing one of its major shows back to Te Awamutu.
Facelift for Waipā pensioner housing units
Waipā District Council is continuing to upgrade its pensioner housing units.
Te Awamutu food bank pleading for help
The food bank is calling on the community to show its support.
Tattooist of Auschwitz author back in town
Heather Morris, author of bestseller The Tattooist of Auschwitz, speaks at old high school
First book 'dream come true' for Te Awamutu author
The book is a hilarious story of kindness, problem-solving and learning how to share.
Te Awamutu woman sacrificing long locks for cancer
"To say I'm nervous is an understatement."
Cambridge Volunteer Fire Brigade chief fire officer Don Gerrand is honoured for 50 years of service.
On Saturday night Don Gerrand received a gold medal from the United Fire Brigade Association to commend his 50 years of service.
Meet the organic farming millennials from Cambridge
Starting an organic farm is a labour of love for Jesiah and Ellen Alexander.
Cambridge firefighter reflects on 50 years in brigade
Don Gerrand has seen horrific things, but he's also got some funny memories.
Thieves target Cambridge Stirling Sports again
The sports shop has been ram raided for the fifth time in three years.
Cordons lifted in Te Awamutu following 'suspicious package' scare
Inspector Jeff Penno said the bomb squad was on its way to investigate the package.
Uncovered: Revealing the secrets of Kihikihi's cemetery
The stories of local families are being uncovered by the Te Awamutu genealogists.
'Keep your cats inside': Pirongia residents urged to help protect kōkako
"We're not anti-cat — we're just concerned about protecting birdlife on our maunga."
Steampunk festival coming to Ōtorohanga
Hundreds of people will be dressed in everything from top hats to lace corset dresses.
Te Awamutu heritage expert off to Oxford
Anne Blyth is one of three New Zealanders accepted into the prestigious programme.