Money doesn’t always talk when it comes to district council elections. In three races for the mayoral chains – Ōtorohanga, Waitomo and Waipā – the winner last October was outspent by one of his rivals….
Money doesn’t always talk when it comes to district council elections. In three races for the mayoral chains – Ōtorohanga, Waitomo and Waipā – the winner last October was outspent by one of his rivals….
A project run under the umbrella of Rob Waddell’s business Waddell, the New Zealand Sport Collective, has won an award in partnership with Whakaata Māori. The former New Zealand high-performance athlete has been encouraged by…
Pirongia-based Judge Coral Shaw, who was made a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the New Year Honours, says she will use the accolade as an opportunity to continue to be…
The night before Christmas proved picture-perfect for Piopio’s annual festive celebrations. Organised by Carley Simpson and the Project Piopio Trust, the town’s Christmas parade rolled on as the crowd rolled up. “The crowd was awesome…
Tourists have been flocking to one of the King Country’s best-known tourist attractions. Visitor levels have been up so far on summer 2024–25, Tyler Lloyd from Ōtorohanga Kiwi House told The News. “Numbers have been…
Police are hunting a vandal and thief who left Ōtorohanga Kiwi House with a $10,000 repair bill in November. They disabled security systems then climbed onto a roof to steal a piece of infrastructure that…
“Everything I’ve done has been low key – I’ve been in the background a lot. I’ve just been looking to help people, really.” Ōtorohanga’s Marjorie Carr summed up her community contribution that way. Others saw…
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…
Police are joining Waipā Networks in urging drivers to take extra care following a sharp rise in crashes involving power poles. The electricity distribution company’s crews responded to 40 vehicle-versus-pole incidents in 2025, 12 more…
Scholarship boost The four year old Taumarunui High School Kia Manawanui Scholarship has received a significant boost to assist school leavers. The Founder of Craigs Investment Partners and former Taumarunui High School pupil Neil Craig…
