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'Shocking' cuts: 160-plus jobs at risk, campuses face closure
With declining student numbers, 'it is just no longer viable to operate in this way'.
Latest from Tokoroa
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
One dead after crash involving vehicle and pedestrian
The crash occurred just before midnight, closing a residential street temporarily.
Woman sexually assaulted taking dog for late-night walk
The assault took place in Tokoroa last night, police say.
MP slams hospital discharge after homeless woman had to sleep in car
Nicola sought emergency housing but was told she was ineligible in Rotorua.
Combined cleaner-security roles at Waikato hospitals raise safety fears
Cost savings from the scheme fell short, saving $137,300 instead of $207,300.
Hill farming and Arabian horse breeding in Taumarunui
The Duncans breed Crabbet Arabians, known for their stamina and agility.
'Māori are long-term investors' - learning from success and failure working with iwi
Developments with tangata whenua: what spells success - or not?
Publican on rugby, running 'tough' bars, and the night he sold 85 kegs of Guinness
Reg Hennessy has owned pubs, taverns and liquor stores over a nearly 50-year career.
'Life-changing': International flights return to Hamilton Airport
Jetstar's first planes to Sydney and Gold Coast have taken off from Hamilton this week.
On The Up: The 'Heartstopper' with big ambitions in motorsport and acting
Leighton Leevard has big dreams despite living with a rare heart condition.
Celebrating Waikato farmer Gordon Stephenson’s legacy
“He believed deeply that you should leave the land in a better state than you found it."
'State of disbelief': Man in court accused of murdering Tokoroa father
Rapana Heretini, a father of two, died on May 29 at Waikato Hospital.
'No respect': Bookstore hit by serial vandal targeting women's biographies
The vandal has ripped covers off books about high-profile Kiwi women.
NZ's new cheapest petrol station revealed
Gull shook up competition in the fuel sector, but the price gap is now closing.
200 new retirement homes coming to Putāruru as Overdale Estate hits stage two
Ground first broke on the $200m, 400-home Overdale Estate development in 2022.
'Leadership loneliness': Hansen on pressures of All Blacks role
Foster faced intense media pressure but credited his whānau for support.
New Zealand arts community mourns 'larger than life artist, mentor and trailblazer'
He passed away on Friday aged 96, surrounded by his whanau.
Green Party proposes $8b strategy to create 40k jobs
"We can take control of our economy."
Chlöe Swarbrick announces Green Party industrial strategy from Tokoroa
Gisborne locals and health workers marched to Heipipi Park, where speakers highlighted what they say is a regional health crisis.
SH1 reopened: Waikato crash critically injures one
The person has been flown to Waikato Hospital.
Easter, Anzac travel: Drivers urged to plan ahead
Heavy traffic expected on SH2 between Paeroa and Waihī during holidays.
SH1 reopens after fatal two-vehicle crash near Tirau
A crash on SH1 near Tirau claimed one life overnight.
Resealing on Waikato Expressway at Cambridge requires 24-hour lane closure
Motorists can expect delays of up to 30 minutes at peak travel times.
Fake cop: Teen impersonates police officer at hospital
He parked his ex-cop car in a police spot and probed staff for a security guard's details.
'You’ve got a mental illness': Second video emerges of lawyer yelling at protesters
Paul Fisher has been filmed yelling at protesters in 2023 and 2025.
‘I am a strong person but I am scared’: Food charity volunteer attacked
She and her husband run a food service that feeds up to 3500 people a week.
‘You anti-Semite racist pig': Lawyer videoed yelling at pro-Palestine protesters
'Shame on you,' lawyer Paul Fisher yelled repeatedly at the protesters.
Share Farmers of the Year revealed at Central Plateau awards
The Kiffs won Share Farmer of the Year, milking 580 cows in Tokoroa.
Tokoroa receives biggest housing boost since the 1970s
Strathmore Park is expected to deliver 187 homes in stages.