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'Take extra care': Fire crews battle vegetation blaze by Karāpiro highway
Cambridge, Tīrau and Matamata crews are there with three fire engines and a water tanker.
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From log hauler to showpiece: The truck Alf couldn’t let go of
Alf Williamson’s prized 1992 Foden S106 has clocked more than 1.6 million km.
One ring to rule them all! Hollywood actor crashes Hobbiton wedding
Sharik and Jessica Burgess-Stride got married at Hobbiton on Monday.
Changing of the guard: Waikato mayors out as new faces sweep in
Only Hauraki, South Waikato, Waitomo and Ruapehu kept their mayors.
Māori wards on edge as preliminary votes show split across councils
Hamilton's Māori ward looks safe, with 'keep' votes ahead by more than 1000.
Kiwis turn to freezers and firearms as meat prices bite
Morrinsville butcher Graeme Hodges says homekill demand surged after Covid.
Live: Macindoe takes Hamilton mayoralty
Voting has closed, and the first results have come in this afternoon.
Major delay on SH1 near Karapiro
Police say one lane has reopened but diversions and delays remain in place.
Rising toll: Eight crashes during Motorcycle Awareness Month prompt police warning
Eight recent crashes left two people dead, three critical and three seriously injured.
'A beautiful privilege': First Kiwi woman in UFC on the pressure of her position
The Matamata fighter will be the first Kiwi woman to compete in the UFC octagon.
Racing’s biggest names confirm for Te Rapa regardless of weather
Weather could have final say on who is the horse to beat in Saturday's Group 1 at Te Rapa.
Piarere roundabout project complete
Construction of the 60-metre roundabout on the intersection of SH1 and SH29 began in 2024.
'Larger than life': Crash victim remembered as 'sparkling, eccentric' woman
Martje 'Marcia' Eastment died after a two-vehicle crash in Matamata on August 16.
Waikato farmers brace for major land-use rule changes
The council's plan change will impact farmers in the Waikato and Waipā catchments.
Bagpipes and bandages: Te Aroha GP honoured for service to community
He received the service medal from the Royal NZ College of General Practitioners.
'One wrong decision ruins lives': Rescuer describes chilling aftermath of fatal crash
The crash occurred at the intersection of Waharoa Rd East and Pohlen Rd about 5.25pm.
Te Aroha fatal crash victim named by police
The crash involved two vehicles on Stanley Rd South on June 13.
'Children are the future': New group aims to unite farming families
“It’s important to have a good network of people around you.”
Mick On Monday: Everest pressure could pave way for Kiwi lass
Alabama Lass is chasing an Australian win that could be worth milions
NZ's ugliest trophy? 105 year-old rugby cup on the line in Rotorua
The Peace Cup was inaugurated to mark the end of World War I.
Encouraging start to new season for glamour gallopers at Taupō
Some of New Zealand's elite thoroughbreds started their new season at Taupō on Monday.
Boxing: Alex Mukuka to fight Dominic Reed
Alex Mukuka, of Matamata, won against Ross Malthus in May.
Farmers help foodbanks with milk and meat donations
Meet the Need helps connect farmers with foodbanks across New Zealand.
The amalgamation debate: Mayor claims 'no one’s prepared to act'
Tauranga mayor wants 'tough' conversations now. Where do the 3 other BoP leaders stand?
Police seize gun, $20k, and cocaine in drug raid
A pump action shotgun and $20,000 were also found during the operation.
Serious injury in SH29 crash, road closed in Waikato
Emergency services were alerted shortly before 1pm.
'Quite a mess': Man who rammed cop car in stolen vehicle given jail and a $10k bill
Kale Wright drove through a checkpoint, then sped off on the wrong side of the road.
'One fatality', three injured in Te Aroha crash
Diversions are in place as police attend the scene of a two-car accident.
State Highway 26/27 roundabout blocked by rolled truck
The road is expected to be partially blocked until 3pm.
Harlech headlines Gerard's strong team in Te Rapa features
Te Rapa has the full range of racing options from juveniles to jumps racing on Saturday.