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Boy, 12, undergoes surgery after police dog released on him
But the IPCA has found the use of the dog was justified.
Latest from Te Awamutu
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Waikato woman scoops top fashion prize at Melbourne Cup
She took part in the competition to support her mother, then "stole her thunder".
The small town with 7 players in Super Rugby squads
Former Te Awamutu Sports midfielder Austin Anderson has cracked the Brumbies squad.
'If we can do it, then we should': Helping rebuild Vanuatu communities
Locals use their building skills to make positive impact for families that had lost homes.
Super Rugby: Fiji's Tela retires
The all-time leading points scorer for the Fijian Drua has hung up his boots.
New Zealand’s top 10 'hospitable' small towns, cities and regions?
Airbnb uses AI and website revamp to help target rural listings across the country.
Tiny homes warning from council
Waipā District Council is urging landowners to read up on the rules.
Fonterra opposes waste-to-energy plant proposal
A decision on the proposal won't be made until next year.
Most Waikato councils opt for Māori wards
The most recent council set to establish the wards is Hauraki District Council.
'A real game-changer': Navy welcomes special trio
Matawhā, Ururoa and Mako will allow the Navy to go further and faster.
Ōhaupō traffic lights, crossing construction under way
Crossing outside Windy Ridge Function Centre and Ōhaupō Store to improve safety.
Reel deal: Kāwhia Boating & Angling Club lands national honour
The Waikato club has received a national honour.
Pedestrian dies in Te Awamutu after being struck by car
The road is expected to be closed for several hours.
Car racers: Vehicle ban proposed for Waikato trouble spots
Council proposes a light motor vehicle prohibition under its Public Places Bylaw.
Andrews wins keirin final
Impressive run on world stage continues for 23-year-old champion Ellesse Andrews.
TikTok star's love letter to Te Awamutu
Heta encourages actors to "be the most authentic you can and have fun doing it".
Barbara Kuriger: Start with the basics
Fix social structures and the rest will come right, says Barbara Kuriger.
Thieves strip earth wires from live network
Thieves are making off with copper wire from live power network.
Rogue kākāpō could have been on the run for more than a week
A critically endangered parrot has survived up to 10 days outside the wire.
Native species make stunning comeback
Twenty years ago Mt Pirongia was no place to be a native bird.
Burning issue: Incinerator proposal sparks record number of submissions
The Waipā District Council says the number of submissions was the highest ever received.
Residents take to streets to protest waste-to-energy plant
Te Awamutu community members marched last Sunday against a proposed incinerator.
Kiwi Ferns 2023 Pacific Championships squad named
Young Parramatta Eels hooker Capri Paekau goes from small town to world stage.
Meth debt drove addict's $116k burglary, arson
Offender "genuinely apologetic" and needs "top-quality help", says lawyer.
Kiwi wood-chopping great Jason Wynyard dies after cancer battle
Jason Wynyard was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive form of cancer in May.
'We stand to lose so much': Rural delivery driver in contract spat with NZ Post
Ian and Danielle Kennedy are trying to stop the termination of their NZ Post contract.
Election 2023: Seymour supports guidance, longer debate on proposed Treaty referendum
National, Act's likely coalition partner, doesn't support having a referendum.
Lotto: Waikato player wins $200k
Waikato players are amongst the winners in Wednesday Lotto draw.
Kiwi bodybuilders hit the stage in Tokyo
A Waikato bodybuilder couple go toe to toe with the best in the world.
'They’ve been very lucky': Rescue helicopter boss after trio survive Waikato crash
Chopper on a rescue mission came down 'partially under control', boss says.