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The Waipā Home & Leisure Show is officially open at @Mighty River Domain, Lake Karāpiro. Come for a wander, grab a coffee or lunch at the café, chat with local exhibitors, and go in the…

An Ōtorohanga marae was the scene of celebrations last weekend for a New Year’s honour bestowed on a University of Waikato professor. And among those to pay tribute was Pirongia’s Dame Coral Shaw, who was…

Two children were in toilet cubicles at a new preschool where Māori was being taught. One called to the other ko mutu koe? (have you finished?). The response came “ae, ko mutu koe” (yes). To…

A watermain upgrade for Te Awamutu is scheduled to be completed in March. But it’s gone through some sticky moments in Racecourse Road this month as daytime temperatures rocketed. “This happens when bitumen softens and…

The weather was ideal, the town was jam-packed and the parade was colourful and noisy. Te Awamutu Girl Guiding was named overall winner and was also people’s choice. Other results – Commercial-businesses, Waipa Networks 1,…

Coroner Rachael Schmidt-McCleave has issued a warning to motorists ahead of the festive season about driver fatigue. Scania Rangi Te Whare of Te Kūiti died from injuries suffered in a crash at Ngāhinapōuri in November…

Waipā based restoration projects have been granted the two highest single awards in the latest Waikato River Authority funding round. New Zealand Landcare Trust gets $1.17 million for its work on Taiea to Taiao –…

Three years ago, The News’ post local body election coverage highlighted the fact Waipā, Waikato and Matamata Piako districts, Hamilton city and the Waikato Regional Council all had women leaders. This week none have those…

Mayors have greeted changes to how earthquake prone buildings are regulated – a move which will breathe new life into dozens of buildings in Waipā and King Country. Across the country more than half of…

The New Zealand Media Council is investigating Good Local Media’s handling of a Waikato Chamber of Commerce meet the candidates gathering where the business group invited four Hamilton mayoral candidates to speak at the request…