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One dead after truck and van crash near Te Aroha
Police have reported serious injuries were sustained in the crash.
Police seeking drone footage after fatal Waikato crash
The three-vehicle crash happened on Sunday, May 19 on State Highway 5 at Tāpapa.
Midweek windfall for Hamilton, Coromandel Lotto players
There were 19 second division winners.
'Facebook scam': Man uses Marketplace to sell fake PlayStation, Xbox
Daniel Johnstone has been sentenced to home detention and ordered to pay reparations.
Tramping paradise all thanks to locals' hard work
Find out where Taupō's walkers have been this week.
'Unaffordable': Hamilton mayor responds to public feedback on draft LTP, 19.9% rates hikes
Developers say increased contributions could force them to build elsewhere.
Woman in serious condition following dog attack
A woman is serious condition following dog attack.
'One in a million': Leon James Kennerley named as victim of Flat Rd fatal crash
Kennerley, 49, died after a crash on Saturday, May 4.
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Police appeal to drone operator near fatal crash scene
One person died in the three-vehicle crash on Sunday.
Cambridge school hosts Chiefs player trio
Students at Goodwood School found out that Chiefs rep Hamilton Burr can eat 12 Weet-Bix.
Police, planters and social posts get the thumbs up
Find out what has invigorated and incensed the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.
Council reveals huge cost of incorrect recycling
Recycling is sorted by hand, so contamination is a big health and safety risk.
Coromandel rescue services welcome $63.6m funding boost
The Government is spending more than $60 million over four years.
Orient Express to take Te Awamutu locals on culinary journey
Head chef Anshul Sethi decided he wanted to be chef in 10th grade.
Landlord tried to evict disabled car crash victim for not keeping rental clean
The tenant would have been left homeless if the landlord had been successful.
‘Houdini’ police escape artist jailed for part in Mongrel Mob meth manufacture
Elijah Waterman organised a truck driver to avoid the Covid-19 Auckland border.
'Humble' lines workers save woman from car sinking in floodwaters
She was stuck in the car and the water was up to her chest and still rising, police say.
Ruakura Superhub tenant signs big long-term freight agreement
It would provide New Zealand international trade with a stable global supply chain.
Coromandel property values see steep rise
Since the district’s last revaluation, residential values have increased 33 per cent.
Te Whatu Ora Waikato breached patient's rights, led to late cancer diagnoses - report
An X-ray found nodules in lungs, but the woman, GP were not told. She died months later.
Review: The Rug is a musical well worth your support
The locally made show is based on two cavemen families each wanting what the other has.
Tahāroa duo leads Warriors to victory over Panthers
A rugby league weekend of magic sees the Warriors take down the defending premier champs.
Waikato lacrosse players off to Hong Kong for world champs
Time for spotlight to shine on Te Awamutu's Anita Blakely and Holly Harris.
Group walk from Te Kūiti to Te Awamutu for a special cause
Over $1500 raised so far by group for incurable breast cancer.
Larry the duck becomes Daisy from Hikuai
It appears Larry has a tragic tale of lost love but is reunited with extended family.
'Dehumanising and degrading:' Man's abuse left woman unable to breastfeed
Adam Thomas Ross' abuse spanned two-and-a-half years.
Waikato rescue helicopter takes stock of April
Last month, the helicopter completed 48 missions.
Pamela Storey: Waikato not going to grind to a halt without economic development agency
OPINION: The closure of Waikato's economic development agency.
Sean Maitland's long rugby career comes to a close
The former Hamilton Boys' student retires after an illustrious rugby career.
Lengthy evening detours for Coromandel motorists this week
Lengthy detours for Coromandel motorists this week.
SH5 fatal crash: Police appeal for dashcam footage
One person died in a three-vehicle crash between Tapapa and Maraeroa Rds.
Funding to help eradicate remaining predators of native species
Pokaiwhenua Catchment Group helps households to trap pests in their backyards.