Barrier draw sets stage for $1m race showdown at Cambridge
Don Hugo drew barrier 2, while rival Leap To Fame drew the outside front line.
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Merlin opens as the $2.50 favourite, but starts from barrier three on the second line.
'Today, we get justice:' Sexually abused students tell teacher as he's sent to jail
Geoffrey Coker maintains he's a "scapegoat" for other teachers he claims abused pupils.
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Police name victims of weekend Ngāhinapōuri crashes
The two single-vehicle crashes happened about 13 hours apart.
Tauranga Mayor still doesn’t live in city, 7 months after winning election
Mayor Mahé Drysdale says it's "very challenging” finding a suitable home in Tauranga.
Waikato town named among 'Most Welcoming Cities on Earth'
The destination received the accolade as part of Booking.com's Traveller Review Awards.
'Holding on to a rocket': Dad describes motocross crash that claimed 10yo son's life
The 'confident' and 'competent' young rider was killed in an accident in 2023.
Search resumes for person seen struggling in Waikato River near Cambridge
At this stage, it is unconfirmed how the person came to be in the river.
'Excited to race': Ritchie's confidence in Nereus for Wellington Cup
Cambridge trainers eye third major Cup win with Nereus at Trentham.
‘Constantly looking over my shoulder’: Man's relief at being caught after five years on the run
The 36-year-old, who stole $47k from businesses, was finally found after drink driving.
Police name New Plymouth cyclist as Matamata fatal crash victim
Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
'A lot of roadworks and disruption': What you need to know about driving through Waikato this month
Slow road trips will await some this month.
Police officer nearly hit by truck after driver ignores road closure
One police officer was forced to jump out of the way.
How loneliness could be silently harming your health
Scientists found five proteins whose abundance was caused by loneliness.
Deadly disease kills 100-year-old tree despite vaccination
The fatal and fast-spreading disease was found to be present in the Waikato in February.
National's first wave of major new roads, and how existing projects are tracking
National has juggled the new roads it plans to build first from its pre-election list.
'Wonderful win': Snazzytavi shines for Cambridge Stud on Boxing Day
Snazzytavi clinches thrilling Zabeel Classic win, edging out rival La Crique by a whisker.
Why Stephen Marsh's bold decision paid off at Ellerslie
Trainer Stephen Marsh celebrates as Provence wins, earning over $169,000.
30 years on from killings: Why are we still captivated by David Bain?
In June, Joe Karam urged NZ to leave Bain alone.
Dates confirmed for major closure of SH1 at Karapiro
The detour of SH1 at Karapiro will take an extra 18 minutes.
Significant delays on SH1 near Cambridge after truck and car crash
'Delay your journey or expect delays until vehicle recovery can be completed.'
SH1 at Karāpiro to close up to four times a year for maintenance works
The first closure will take place for four days in January.
Less than 18 months to live: How this 26-year-old lives with cancer
Paige Suisted wants to be remembered for something good with the time she has left.
Waikato road blocked after car hits power pole
Cambridge Rd expected to be blocked for several hours.
From therapy to art: Zoe Alford's journey through pastel landscapes
Winery's gallery allows Alford to lower prices; her paintings now start at $1500.
Paige Suisted's cancer journey
Doctors have told Paige Suisted she has 18 months to live. She is determined to live each moment to the fullest.
Prisoner captured after escape from Waikato Hospital
The incident has prompted a review of Spring Hill Corrections Facility procedure.
Tourist suffered head injury after falling from French partner's car during quarrel
The victim supported her former partner's discharge without conviction.
New owners, new colours: Costae ready for NZ 1000 Guineas challenge
Costae's path to Riccarton: 'We weren’t comfortable running her on heavy tracks.'
'Later-life luxury': $6m for Auckland retirement village penthouse
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Racing: Quartet of Riccarton runners for Isdale on opening day
'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.