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Wild weather: Lightning strikes plane, tornado and flash floods in Waikato
More rain has fallen in Taranaki in the last day than all of last November.
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Intruders break into house to steal drugs. Man who shot them cleared of murder
The jury has returned with their verdicts in relation to the shooting in June last year.
Kawhia accused was 'shooting to kill out of anger' - Crown
Firing at least 8 shots has been described as "reckless in the extreme" by the crown.
Kawhia shooting: Accused questioned on why he didn't call 111 after violent home invasion
'I hadn't thought about ringing police yet,' Orren Williams told the jury.
Kawhia shooting: Wife fled with children on hips as gunshots rang out in darkness
Orren Williams says he shot out of fear and was simply protecting himself and his family.
Kawhia victim 'leaning forward, likely running' when shot in back
The first attending police officers and a pathologist have taken the stand today.
'Worst flea infestation ever': Tenant told to pay up for trashed rental
Cigarettes were stubbed out on the bathroom's basin and hair was found in the plughole.
Death in a driveway: Man fights back tears as he's sentenced for running over 1yo
The couple will be forever traumatised by the "tragic" events of that day the court heard.
Finn-fan looks back at 40+ years of a musical dynasty
Te Awamutu Courier editor nostalgic over 40th anniversary of True Colours album.
S**** towns? No way - a charming road-trip through small-town New Zealand
Finding the beauty in the small, the rural and the unexpected.
Waikato's Mt Pirongia a key site for More Birds in the Bush efforts
Ship rats compete with birds, bats, lizards and insects for the same food.
Students head back to school
School went back on Monday this week and Te Awamutu students were happy.
Doctor's sex affair with teen: DHB had been warned of issues after Google search
No changes made after mental health patient uncovered psychiatrist's surrendered licence.
Bunnings to shut seven NZ stores, 145 staff affected
Bunnings also negotiated with landlords to cut its rent
Kiwi, 49, dies of Covid-19 in Peru after failing to board mercy flight home
Edward Storey texted his family on April 7 to tell them he would be flying home soon.
Waikato's $2.875 billion plan for post-Covid 19 future
The Waikato has put forward a multimillion-dollar list of projects to boost the economy.
Kidney donor tried to help a friend but saved a stranger
Te Awamutu woman with genetic kidney disease inspires life-saving donation to a stranger.
What a blast! Countdown on for amateur rocket launch
"It really is rocket science," say team who built the NASA replica in a shed.
Multiple fire crews tackle large Te Awamutu rubbish blaze
Water tankers from other centres needed to help firefighters.
Truck passenger seriously injured in Waikato crash
A rescue helicopter is being sent to the scene near Waikeria Prison.
Injured driver pulled from truck
The road will be closed for some time to allow for the truck to be removed.
Suzuki Series roars into life in Taupo
It is ultimate skill vs ultimate track experience in the next two rounds.
New Zealand's unopposed politicians - and their salary bill
Hundreds of local politicians are elected unopposed to positions worth millions a year.
New chief executive to lead Primary ITO
Experienced education leader Nigel Philpott will join Primary ITO as chief executive.
Federated Farmers say Kiwis lead the way in low-emission farming
Feds say New Zealand is much better at low-emissions farming than other countries.
Village residents fight plans for Spark cell tower
Pirongia locals at odds over plans for cell tower in village.
Controversial church turns 21
21 controversial years for Destiny Church after beginnings in Rotorua and Waikato.
Teaching New Zealand Land Wars connects students to land and tīpuna
For the last 15 years Janene Allison has told the stories of the Land Wars to students.