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'Thought he was going to kill me': Victim's fear after gang kidnapping, attack
It took about 18 months for the victim to no longer feel afraid about going out.

Puppy locked in a culvert now looking for 'fur-ever' home
The two puppies appeared to have been deliberately locked in a culvert in Te Kūiti.

From loss to lens: hobby photographer turns passion into business after brother's death
Kayne Knight, 24, has launched Photos at Knight, capturing important moments in Waikato.

Join the Rams: King Country seeks support for Lochore Cup showdown
King Country Rams reach the 2024 Lochore Cup final after thrilling 34-31 win.

'Come home': Grandma's plea to fugitive son Tom Phillips to bring back kids
And the grandma squashes rumours she's been helping the elusive family.

NZTA advises Auckland to Wellington motorists to avoid SH1
A detour of 23km or about 16mins will be in place.

Game Animal Council welcomes new member from Waikato
He was appointed by Hunting and Fishing Minister Todd McClay last week.

Increasing electricity demand: NZ's top mechanics and cable jointers gather in Te Awamutu
Kiwi lines companies will need to double staffing levels to cope with growth.

Three people injured after truck and car crash on SH3
One man was seriously injured and was transported to hospital by helicopter.

A whole ewe world: Waikato shearer places 12th at Europe's largest agricultural show
Wellington placed 12th in ladies' shearing at Europe's biggest agricultural show.

My Kitchen Rules NZ contestant dies
Michael Murray competed in the 2024 season of MKR with his cousin Piki Knap.

Rope tangles in helicopter rotor leaving one person seriously injured in Marokopa
One patient is being transported to hospital in serious condition.

NZ Post truck catches alight, destroying 2000 parcels
The truck caught fire in Te Kūiti in the early hours of July 31.

Jack Fagan's shearing world record smashed in England
English shearer Nick Greaves now holds eight-hour strong wool lamb shearing world record.

What’s been happening in Waikato: Local news in brief
What's up in the Waikato - short and sweet.

Maru Energy Trust receives funding boost
The Lines Company increased funding to warm up local homes.

Father of Ross Bremner dies before inquest into 2016 family stabbing
Keith Bremner was stabbed by his son, who killed three others in 2016 stabbings.

Baby Mustafa Ali death: Man to fight murder charge
A trial date has set in the High Court at Hamilton for February 2026.

From Pōkeno to Kopu, Waikato events promise Matariki magic
Events and activities seek to preserve old and new traditions in the community.

'This little place has a lot going for it': Marokopa according to the locals
Residents of the town don't want their home to be remembered only for Tom Phillips.

Visit Te Kūiti's treasures from the comfort of your couch
A special new tour has been launched.