Prisoner captured after escape from Waikato Hospital
The incident has prompted a review of Spring Hill Corrections Facility procedure.
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'He got taken out by a riderless horse, but that’s racing.'
Traffic flowing after SH1 truck crash
Police advised motorists to avoid the area if possible, or expect delays.
Seven years of silence: How a NZ child abuse investigator exposed the US Mormon church
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DoorDash app launches in Taupō, Cambridge and Te Awamutu
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Tony Pike eyes big day at Ellerslie with four strong contenders
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Future management of 'two waters' in Waipā still being reviewed
Waipa District Council's Dawn Inglis said the CCO is about “how we manage debt"
Luberon caps top weekend for Stud in Sweynesse thriller
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Under-fire head of prestigious private school resigns
He went on extended leave amid claims of a toxic culture and has now resigned.
Waikato solar farms, mines, housing projects, and highways make Fast Track Bill
The 19 Waikato projects are spread across infrastructure, energy, housing and mining.
Three people trapped following truck vs car crash in Pukeatua
Three people have been extricated from a car, following a two-vehicle crash in Waipa.
Singaporeans pay $40m for 24.9% of five-village retirement chain
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Former St Peter’s teacher guilty of historical offending including naked piggyback rides
Judge Tini Clark: "Their silence does not mean they forgot".
'Major milestone': Piarere roundabout opens to traffic
Construction of the roundabout got under way in January.
Former St Peter's student recalls ‘strange’ piggyback rides with naked teacher at hot pools
But Geoffrey Coker's lawyer claims the allegations are 'conflated rumours' and fake.
What you need to know about road closures on SH1
NZTA says motorists can expect 'roadworks galore' on SH1 due to major projects.
'Creep': Former St Peter's School teacher on trial for historic indecent assaults
The offending is alleged to have occurred nearly 50 years ago and involved boys aged 9-12.
Fears for safety as live shotgun cartridges again found by recycling sorters
Recycling is sorted by hand, by real people, manager says.
Person dies in Waikato workplace incident
Emergency services were called to a Cambridge address at 12.30pm on Tuesday.
Cambridge man loves all tractors great and small
Ron Totman has around 13 working tractors and an 'unknown number for parts'.
'I am not a criminal:' Couple accused of migrant rort want compensation after winning appeal
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Peter Nation steps down as chief executive of New Zealand National Fieldays Society
Peter Nation praised for building key relationships and a solid foundation.
Hamilton Boys' High claims title at 2024 New Zealand secondary school lacrosse event
Te Awamutu hosted the 2024 NZ Secondary School Lacrosse Tournament with great success.
Huge motorhome and caravan event set to park up at Mystery Creek
The motorhome community will be treated to a huge array of the latest gadgets.
From Wales to NZ: A well-travelled tractor called Wombat
Transporting Wombat from Carmarthenshire was 'quite a mission' for Peter Rogers.
Te Awamutu Library marks 150th anniversary with family activities and games
Founded in 1874, Te Awamutu Library now serves 300 people daily.
Acclaimed local restaurants put Waikato on the foodie map
Almost 20 local restaurants have been named in the Cuisine Good Food Awards 2024/2025.
Ben Westenberg misses Paralympics after training crash
The New Zealand Para-cycling team arrived in the Paralympic Village last week.
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Waipā welcomes new chief executive Stephanie O'Sullivan amid major council decisions
It's been a busy start to the job for the new Waipa District Council CEO.