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Man who torched John Key’s MP office admits $650k arson of railway building
Daniel Vale has a fiery criminal history.
Michael Hill Taupō attacked in daylight robbery
Two people entered the store with their faces covered and police were called at 10.25am.
Chiefs Manawa awards 2024 highlight special players
Captain and Black Fern Kennedy Simon took home several awards after an outstanding season.
Te Awamutu firefighters prepare for annual Sky Tower Challenge
They are building towards the Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge on May 18.
Only 34 of 148 riders complete No Way In Hell motocross event
The event was so tough that many didn’t even make it over the first hurdle.
Mercury Bay Boating Club finds new clubroom location
The old facility was left teetering on the water’s edge after last year's weather events.
Cambridge siblings make NZ team for BMX World Championships
Five riders from the Waipā region will compete in the United States.
What are Waikato councils proposing in their LTPs?
Councils across New Zealand started their Long Term Plan discussions.
'Significant fraud': Care worker steals $25k from two elderly clients
One of the victims has since died, while the other won't get all her money back.
Supercars excitement builds ahead of first Taupō racing
Supercars roared into Taupō this week with a welcome event and parade of cars.
Daffodils planted in memory of loved ones
The planting of daffodil bulbs was 'a symbolic act to celebrate and remember loved ones'.
The superhuman effort behind Taupō's Super400
Take a peek behind the scenes of the mammoth preparation for the international event.
Food delivery app opens in Hamilton and expands in Auckland
Stay-at-home Hamilton foodies now have a new delivery option.
Yes to nurses, no to trees in Taupō this week
Find out what's annoyed and overjoyed the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.
500 competitive cyclists to descend on Cambridge
Cambridge will be the base for the Age Group Road National Championships.
Ruakura Superhub draws in another big tenant
Sime Darby Motors NZ announced it would move to Hamilton.
Loving Arms charity hits massive milestone after helping 5000 families
Loving Arms helps new mums and their families.
Pedestrian dies after being struck by car near Taupō Pak'nSave
Two other pedestrians and the driver have been transported to hospital.
Kiwi firm does multimillion-dollar deal with Royal Thai Air Force
Waikato firm NZAero will supply parts and maintenance contracts. Video / NZAero
Two horses shot dead by police north of Taupō
'The horses began to travel at speed towards the highway.'
Tairua surfers shine at NZ Boardrider Club Championships
The competition was held in Whangamatā on the weekend.
Go on a duck hunt with a difference in Tūrangi
Tūrangi's blue ducks are definitely not your average ducks.
Waikato River boaties banned from launching at popular Lake Taupō marina
Boaties have to comply with a strict cleaning regime before launching at this marina.
Rock band Crowded House release new album
Neil Finn's band has just revealed a second taste of their new album Gravity Stairs.
Hamilton-based Muslims celebrate end of Ramadan
Ramadan has just ended, but what is this holiday about?
National MP slams DoC over slow fix for Cathedral Cove track
Information and data activities inform Cathedral Cove project
Big-hitting golfer Chris Charlton sets eyes on long drive world championships
Hamilton golfer leads Australian Long Drive Championship Order of Merit.