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Businessman declared bankrupt after failing to pay investors $126,000
The former company director owes more than $290,000 in compensation and penalties.
Tokoroa & South Waikato news
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari celebrates 25 years
The 3400ha predator-free sanctuary is now home to more than 730 species.
Parker's first title defence: Merewether gets rematch
The fight is set for November 14 at the Putāruru Plaza.
Why this local council is asking people to stay away from top attraction
South Waikato District Council works to resolve visitor pressure on Blue Spring.
Tūrangi bus upgraded, but no commuter service in sight
Raglan, with a similar population, has a seven-day bus service.
Waikato tourism returning to pre-Covid boom days
Hauraki-Coromandel's international visitors rose 6% year on year in August.
Councillor calls for temporary Blue Springs closure
The Government recently pledged $675k for upgrades to the tourist destination.
The polytech revival is here – and it needs its community
OPINION: Toi Ohomai's chief executive calls for communities to invest in local institute.
Equifest, Black Ferns and SpongeBob – here's what's on in Waikato
What events are on in Waikato?
500 gather in Tokoroa to remember missing teacher Jayleb-Che Dean
Every night for a year, his family have prayed together for his return.
NZ Vietnam veterans remember their fallen brothers in Taupō
For the second time in a row, the Vietnam veterans association holds its reunion in Taupō.
Assault, racial abuse claims emerge after school rugby team’s ban
Tokoroa allege racial abuse, but St Peter's staff say they heard none.
Hot pool mystery: Family marks a year since Tokoroa teacher vanished
Police say the case remains open and they are committed to resolving it.
Forced merger proposal process all for nothing – Tūrangi councillor
The Government says amalgamation proposals need more work before decisions can be made.
'Like the Wahs ... next year's our year': King Country keen to merge despite setback
Ōtorohanga mayor compares the Government to the NRL after call to defer decisions.
Taupō waste sorting upgrades could reduce landfill take by 8000 tonnes a year
Upcoming Taupō upgrades will reduce landfill take but the dump consent has nearly expired.
Forty years of Taupō's own kapa haka festival
The largest Te Wiki o te Reo Māori event in Taupō rohe celebrated its 40th anniversary.
Tokoroa's pools reopen next month
After 19 months and $17 million, the South Waikato Aquatics Centre set to reopen.
New $2 million hub reflects changing face of public libraries
After a $2 million revamp, Huihuinga Rau Library & Community Hub is open to the public.
Waikato news
'Should be dead already': Cancer patient fighting fit for battle
Flick Scott went to the US for treatment in May and is planning to return for more.
New bout of severe storms threaten flash floods, slips across upper North Island
Auckland lies under a 26-hr heavy rain watch while Bay of Plenty can expect 33hrs of rain.
How a Black Cap brought Sachin Tendulkar to a Hamilton backyard
Tom Puna was New Zealand's first test cricketer of Indian ethnicity.
Myra and Bell win big at Waikato A&P Show
Myra Smith, 8, and her calf Bell claimed Champion Dairy Type honours.
‘I want to start a movement’: Volunteers join Coromandel bush clean-up
Illegal dumping cost $13,240 in 2025/26, down from $45,744 the year before.
Drones, AI helping Tongariro National Park regeneration efforts after destructive fires
Two fires damaged 3000ha of tussock and alpine scrub.
Waikato highway crash leaves one dead, five injured
An occupant of one vehicle died at the scene.
Ngarewa-Packer says Māori voters 'had confidence in our strategy'
'You've got to work very hard to advocate for such a large Māori electorate.'
Waikato leans blue, but Hamilton East hangs in the balance
TPM's Maipi-Clarke leads Hauraki-Waikato as National faces tight finish in Hamilton East.
The five knife-edge seats that could decide the next Government
At several times last night, just one vote separated Wood and Cheung in Mt Roskill.
'Don't get carried away': Hipkins, Peters urge caution about interpreting results too early
National and Labour are close.
More Tokoroa & South Waikato news
Two hurt in crash after vehicle rolls, traps occupants
Both of the injured have been taken to hospital.
$5.3m upgrade for Taupō sports venue
The latest milestone in a series of upgrades of Owen Delaney Park has been completed.
New Pacific Memories Pou joins Tokoroa talking pole forest
The new Pacific Memories pou has a sister pou in Porirua, Wellington.
Rates capping no new challenge, says Waitomo mayor
Waitomo mayor says rates caps won't be a big change for his district.
Taupō mayor says council prepared to apply rates cap sooner
Govt says councils must cap rates at 4%, not including water infrastructure, from 2029.
Fears amalgamations could put Taupō fund at risk
Taupō District Mayor John Funnell says it's important to protect the TEL Fund.
Trout centre needs revamp, funds and volunteers
Manager Clint Green says broken displays and fewer trips threaten its future.
'We still suffer': Son speaks out after teacher's killer appears for parole
The murderer has now sought help in prison. The son says he will never forgive him.
Woman's trial on murder charge aborted, court suppresses reasons
She is accused of shooting a man dead at point-blank range.
King Country mayors take unitary council bid to Parliament
The Ōtorohanga and Waitomo mayors met with minister Mark Patterson last week.
SH27 closed after crash involving truck
'Indications are that there are moderate injuries.'
Tokoroa U14 rugby team suspended over abuse claims
Referees and teams reportedly refused to travel there after repeated abuse.