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Parliamentary angst breaks out over stickers on 'Gen Z' MP's laptop
Politicians descend into squabble over displaying party logos.
![Rescues, accidents, emergencies: Greenlea Rescue Helicopter records 37 missions in June](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Rescues, accidents, emergencies: Greenlea Rescue Helicopter records 37 missions in June
Accidents and serious medical events keep rescue chopper busy in June.
![Council fined after 2.8 million litres of 'raw human sewage' spilled into 'spiritually significant' stream](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Council fined after 2.8 million litres of 'raw human sewage' spilled into 'spiritually significant' stream
"Multiple alarms were raised, and their being ignored had serious consequences.”
Waikato sports news
![Kiwi racing legend appointed MotoGP chief steward](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Kiwi racing legend appointed MotoGP chief steward
Simon Crafar takes over from Freddie Spencer, aka Fast Freddie.
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Over before it began: Sevens suffer heartbreaking defeat
A crushing result for a group who had hoped to improve on the silver medal from Tokyo.
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The best Olympic action to watch this week
A Kiwi is set to figure in the greatest Olympics swimming showdown.
Waikato business news
![Quirky town split over need for Burger King and Starbucks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Quirky town split over need for Burger King and Starbucks
Some see opportunity while other people in Tīrau like it just the way it is.
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Fonterra proposes job cuts, outsourcing labour from overseas
The dairy giant is proposing job cuts at its Waikato headquarters.
![A2 Milk to vote in favour of Bright Dairy loan to Synlait](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
A2 Milk to vote in favour of Bright Dairy loan to Synlait
Synlait waiting for vote on $130m loan
Waikato lifestyle news
Rural news
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New highway route welcome – but what will it mean for Northlanders?
Another day, another Brynderwyns announcement – will this one come through for Northland?
![Two by two: Bay chainsaw champion chipping away at international success](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Two by two: Bay chainsaw champion chipping away at international success
Waretini-Hemara hopes to be the first Kiwi to compete in Chetwynd World Carving Champs.
!['Healthy happy cows and people': Welcome to Jerseyhill Farm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Healthy happy cows and people': Welcome to Jerseyhill Farm
“Michael always makes sure the cows are tended to before feeding himself.”
OneRoof property news
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Buyer gave agent just five hours to seal $3m deal on star architect's house
He got the home, but five years later he’s selling up after move to Australia.
![Plumber found guilty of ‘significant criminal activity’ sells his Tamahere mansion](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Plumber found guilty of ‘significant criminal activity’ sells his Tamahere mansion
Award-winning home had an asking price of $4.95m.
![Route 66 founder's Northland lodge sells for more than $4.7m](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Route 66 founder's Northland lodge sells for more than $4.7m
Auckland buyer fell in love with waterfront estate after overnight stay.
Car news & advice
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Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Premium HD review: we're not up to the tasking of testing this
We just couldn't find anything heavy enough to tow to do the Silverado HD justice.
![Toyota demos pair of AI-powered self-driving drift cars](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Toyota demos pair of AI-powered self-driving drift cars
Toyota pushes the limits of AI-enhanced vehicle safety by... drifting!
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2024 Volkswagen California Ocean… tested at a Taupo lake
Four-beds, burners and a fridge, VW California has everything including the kitchen sink.
More Waikato news
![Whenua: Herald acknowledges its coverage of Waikato invasion](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Whenua: Herald acknowledges its coverage of Waikato invasion
Historian describes the Herald at the time as a 'mouthpiece for settler interests'.
![Hamilton burglar busted on bottle shop roof with $3k product punched police dog](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Hamilton burglar busted on bottle shop roof with $3k product punched police dog
The father of seven was jailed for just over five years on 19 charges.
![Fonterra proposes job cuts, outsourcing labour from overseas](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Fonterra proposes job cuts, outsourcing labour from overseas
The dairy giant is proposing job cuts at its Waikato headquarters.
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Bill dumped after chaos sees Government caught without minister
The Government saw one of its bills discharged after no minister spoke on it.
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Sunshine to snow: Looming icy polar blast to bring snow to both North, South islands
Niwa says the weather system is 'potentially conducive' to snow.
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SH2 protests: Median barriers to be re-examined by NZTA
Residents have held several protests along SH2 against the barriers in recent months.