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Living a life of adventure - with MS
MS hasn't stopped 41 years of globe-trotting and adventures.
What's going on with this Tairua one-lane bridge?
The ongoing bridge maintenance works raised questions among ratepayers.
Over 130 Huntly properties without power after vehicle crash
No injuries were reported as a result of the crash.
Hamilton Arbor Day to mark heritage park's restoration anniversary
The 20th celebration will see the 'Bug Man' from Animal Planet as a special guest host.
Power line and tree topple onto car in Coromandel
The incident was on a private property next to Te Puru School.
Police urge vigilance after spike in vehicle crime and burglaries in Tokoroa
The majority of crimes occurred the night of May 26 in the northern streets of Tokoroa.
Car crossed the centre line in crash that left five dead - police
Inspector Jeff Penno has provided an update following the Ōhaupō crash.
Girls' rugby pilot programme gains NZ Rugby's attention
The programme aims to increase girls’ participation in rugby across five local clubs.
Adopt a Pet: Not a mouse in the house with this kitten
A sweet young cat in Tūrangi is looking for a second chance at life.
Mitre 10, misprints and fireworks on readers' minds
Find out what's pleased and perplexed the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.
Five dead in crash sees Waikato's May road toll almost double in a night
In 2022 and 2023, the Waikato region had the highest road death toll in the country.
Parkrun, golf and rugby make for sporty week in Taupō
Find out how Taupō and Tūrangi's sports clubs got on this week.
A different kind of marathon will see dunes restored in Coromandel
Thousands of plants help to slow coastal erosion.
Community gives input on Cathedral Cove reopening options
DoC hosted a drop-in sessions in Hahei and Whitianga last weekend.
'Grim' crash that killed five shocks Waikato community
Susan O'Regan speaks of 'unbearable pain' for families post-crash.
Five dead in 'horrendous' crash near Hamilton, SH3 closed
Police collecting evidence from scene to understand reason behind tragic accident.
Former Waipā councillor dies in road crash, remembered as 'complex individual'
Family grieve loss of larger-than-life character and lawyer.
Secure Homes Project expands to Te Awamutu
Bridge Housing buys into Ōhaupō Road development after success in Cambridge.
Food Forest project: Community reap the fruit of their labour
Everyone is invited to take what they need from the garden.
TA cyclist to be double Olympian after selection for 2024 NZ team
Petch said switching sports has been challenging but rewarding at the same time.
Abandoned puppy chasing fur-ever home after losing brother
Chase was found underweight and infested with worms, but has made a full recovery.
New shoots and old forest greet Taupō walkers
Find out where Taupō's walkers have been this week.
Recipe: A twist on the classic Caesar salad
Mix up a classic Caesar salad with decadently jammy egg yolks.
Waikato Club Rugby weekend a success for Hamilton Marist
Former Manawatū and Waikato winger Newton Tudreu was a standout for Hamilton Marist.
The NZ region where 102 people were reported missing each month
From January 1, 2023 to March 31 this year, 1532 missing persons reports were made.
Coromandel tourism organisation under review
A report has made multiple recommendations for improvement.
One person seriously injured in truck and car crash on SH30
There are reports of injuries.
French foodie film serves up the story of the first restaurant
"Delicious" follows the story of a signature dish and its creator in the 1700s.
NZ Boat, Fish and Dive Expo embarks on maiden voyage to Mystery Creek
The event will showcase all things marine.
Chiefs playmaker Naitoa Ah Kuoi re-signs until 2026
Ah Kuoi played his 50th game for the Gallagher Chiefs this season.
Hamilton bus hub receives $7.5 million revamp
It will be the Transport Centre's first facelift since its opening in 2001.
Restaurant owners who extorted staff, paid them less than $8 an hour, to pay $99K
The staff were told they had to give their employers $30,000 or risk deportation.
Motorcyclist dies after crash involving car in Te Kūiti
Police confirmed that one person has died this evening.