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'Globally rare' habitat could take hundreds of years to recover after massive fire
Since Monday, 1039ha of Whangamarino Wetland has gone up in flames.
Witness describes 'bloody mess' after truck and car crash near Taupō leaves one critical
Emergency services were called to the scene about 1pm.
Walk of life: Emergency services tackle lake for youth mental health charity
A team of 14 first responders join forces for special fundraiser for I am Hope.
Pensioner built homemade bomb with destructive blast radius of 1km
"Death would have been immediate."
Watch: Footage shows early stages of Waikato fire getting 'out of control'
Drones will monitor hotspots overnight and firefighting operations will resume tomorrow.
Community must splash the cash on swimming pontoon resource consent
Environmental assessment costs were overlooked in the original pontoon proposal.
Fun park nabs gold at Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards
Fun park steals the show at Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards.
Whangamatā swimming pool project given $64k ratepayer lifeline
The cost to refurbish the pool has risen significantly from the original $250k budget.
Grill seekers: Alleged home burglars caught trying to sell BBQ
Two people were arrested at Dollar Dealers after they were confronted by police.
Kindergarten on the way for a little town that's growing up fast
What used to be a quiet holiday and retirement spot is growing into a big town.
'I was begging them': Man with broken neck went home fed up after ED wait
"They just didn't take my concerns seriously," Urlich reflects on his ordeal.
'Another ridiculous gold rush': Group vows to continue fight against new mine
A controversial Waikato mining site has the Government’s green light of approval.
Smoke from Waikato scrub fire moves up and across Coromandel
Public has been asked not to fly drones near where Fenz is fighting fire.
Hamilton’s McKenzie Centre helping disabled children celebrates 40th anniversary
Even after children leave the centre and go to school, the team maintains connections.
Kiwi women shine at ISDE, Archer claims second in Spain
Rachael Archer finishes second in women's ISDE, 54th overall out of 570 riders.
New video shows early stages of Waikato scrub fire
New footage emerges of north Waikato scrub fire when it had “gotten out of control.” Video / Supplied
Rukumoana Schaafhausen rejoins TGH board of directors
They also appointed Warwick Tauwhare-George as advisor to the board.
Details of triple murderer Ross Bremner's horrific attack revealed for first time
Ross Bremner killed Maurice O'Donnell and Mona Tuwhangai in 2016.
Watch: Aerial footage shows extent of growing Waikato wetland fire
Firefighters were alerted to the blaze off Island Block Rd about 1.15pm on Monday.
Tūrangi Foodbank feeding a big slice of town's population
Tūrangi Foodbank has already delivered 1567 food parcels since October 2023.
Third person charged with murder after man found on roadside
Police earlier charged a 32-year-old man and a 42-year-old man over the tragedy.
Dad and daughter bring home the medals
The Kautai-King family brings their meaning to playing and staying together.
Major police probe prevents tangi shooting and attempted murder of rival gang member
Police seized illegal drugs and firearms and restrained assets worth $800k.
Waipā council's rates could soar 16.73% amid economic turmoil
New financial tool for growth councils may ease Waipā's double-digit rate increases.
Wollaston reflects on a remarkable year with three medals and two rainbow jerseys
Wollaston ties for third in the 25km points race, narrowly missing a fourth medal.
80ha scrub fire at around 10.30am this morning burning swampland in North Waikato, near Meremere
Island Block Rd is currently closed to public access with safety cordons in place. Video / Laird Little
Tairua-Pāuanui Coastguard anticipating busy summer
Tairua-Pāuanui Coastguard looking to educate boaties.
Te Arikinui Kuini Ngā wai hono i te pō expected at Tuahiwi Marae
The new Māori Queen will make her first official public appearance today.
20-hectare scrub fire burning swampland in North Waikato
Firefighters are expected to be at the scene overnight. Video / Malisha Kumar
20-hectare scrub fire burning swampland in North Waikato
Firefighters were alerted to the blaze off Island Block Rd about 1.15pm.
Homeowners warned over potential flooding hot spots
More than $9 million has been budgeted for stormwater improvement in Whangamatā.