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Game-changing development opportunity opens for Te Aroha
The council bought land to develop for industrial purposes and attract businesses.
Regional council grants $2m to four predator control projects
Pest control efforts protect plants, animals and threatened ecosystems.
Murder accused tells court he feared for his life when he shot and killed old friend
Adrian Phillips has described to a court the moment he shot at a former mate.
Candidates put hats in ring for Thames-Coromandel mayoralty race
Two men have announced their intention to stand for mayor ahead of July nominations.
'I wanted him to tell me it wasn't real': Former girlfriend's reaction to shooting
Macy Randall begged her then-boyfriend to tell her he hadn't shot Bayden Williams,
Large pool of blood on Kopu roadside first indicator of shooting
A large pool of blood drew the attention of the officers who were first to the scene.
The Base and Thames community vaccination centres close
DHB says the vaccination clinics close next week and will be replaced with mobile clinics.
Waikato community stalwarts gain royal attention
15 Waikato residents have been recognised in this year's Queen's Birthday honours.
Murder accused felt like there'd been 'no justice' after earlier fight
Adrian Phillips felt like there had been no justice after a January fight.
'Being nato': Murder accused shot victim three times
Ngātea man Adrian Phillips is accused of murdering Bayden Williams in August 2020.
Controversial Thames-Coromandel mayor to step down
The Thames-Coromandel mayor is ready to retire after 36 years in public office.
'Heartbreaking': The toll of four ram raids in four months
"It's not just the physical damage and costs but the impact on their emotional wellbeing."
'She couldn't walk, she couldn't talk'; Man jailed for raping 'semi-comatose' woman
The judge assessed the victim as being 'semi-comatose' when she was put to bed.
Webinar to ask districts about changes to public transport rates collection
Communities to have their say on fast-tracking public transport investment.
RAF war hero celebrates 100th birthday in Hamilton
Bomber Command rear-gunner Eddie Leaf survived 19 World War II missions.
Coromandel Council looking for new chief executive
Governance and Strategy group manager Rex Capil now interim CE after Rob Williams leaves.
Uber reads: Two Waikato libraries set up home delivery
Taumarunui and Thames libraries are ensuring their services stay available to everyone.
District Council changes vaccine policy, unvaxxed staff can attend 'critical' meetings
TCDC changes its mandatory vaccine policy a week after it was introduced.
Raised leg-hold traps essential to protecting kiwi
If it's not practical to set raised leg-hold traps, opt for live-capture cage traps.
Seven Waikato summer festivals set to rock the region
Festivals are set to take place in Whangamata, Karapiro, South Waikato and Thames.
Rescue Helicopter saved the Coromandel over summer
In November, the Waikato rescue helicopter completed 15 missions to the Coromandel.
Saddle up for summer with cycle trail funding
Off the beaten track one of most popular ways to see New Zealand.
Six Waikato summer festivals set to rock the region
Check the details with festivals in Whangamata, Raglan, Karapiro, South Waikato and Thames
Moa skeleton amazes Kauaeranga Visitor Centre guests
The skeleton of a stout legged moa is thought to be 1000 years old.
Just 7102 more jabs will get Māori whānau to 90pc
Vax push targets communities across the region with a focus on the young
Minister's message for Sandra Goudie - 'no exception' for mayor vaccinations
Thames Coromandel mayor says she won't be forced into having the Pfizer jab.
Mandating jabs 'absolutely wrong': Defiant mayor refuses Pfizer jab
Thames-Coromandel Mayor Sandra Goudie stands by her beliefs.
Ōtorohanga homicide: Accused granted suppression after threats
Two men are jointly charged with murder, while one of the men has an additional charge.
Luckless godwit forced into mid-flight U-turn
Unusual mid-migration misadventure has trackers closely watching next move
Melville Primary hosts special parents and teacher day
The primary school approached Pacific Island Trust K'aute Pasifika for pop-up jab clinic.
Piako planting protects life-supporting capacity of freshwater
Scheme is part of government's $1.2 billion Jobs for Nature programme
New festival like Beach Hop, but for motorbikes
Beach Hop legend Noddy Watts has launched two new festivals dedicated to motors and music
Former Thames man, 72, jailed for 'depraved' sex acts with impaired teen
Ben Joseph Macaran was found guilty of four of 19 charges at trial.