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'Blood, sweat, and tears': Hamilton fashion label turns 25
A rebrand and a change of hands later, NES is going strong and ready for new chapter.

'Significant win': New Homegrown host city confident in pulling it off
Homegrown is returning to its roots and being welcomed with open arms.

On the Up: Meet teen fire brigade and road safety hero Mila
'Making a small change, that’s enough for me.'
New Zealand news

'Can't stop our motion': Run It Straight CEO on cancelled events
The group gave away $3000 in gift cards, sponsor T-shirts, and $1000 cash.

'No other persons sought': Homicide probe continues over 77yo man's death
A man died after being found critically injured in Horeke in the Far North.

Cook Islands declares dengue fever outbreak, seven cases confirmed
Operation Namu25 includes community clean-up and vector control efforts.
Waikato sports news

Netball: Magic ready to step up against Tactix
While last weekend’s result didn’t fall their way, Magic had a strong training week.

Supercars locked in at Taupō, set for South Island debut
Ruapuna will undergo upgrades, including track resurfacing and new facilities.

Harlech headlines Gerard's strong team in Te Rapa features
Te Rapa has the full range of racing options from juveniles to jumps racing on Saturday.
Waikato business news

On The Up: Pals co-founders - how they went from surfing buddies to RTD moguls
Mat Croad and Nick Marshall have known each other for most of their lives.

'Huge opportunity': Hamilton Airport goes international
Flights to Australia start soon, but there could be other destinations in the future.

$6.4m construction material recycling plant to be built in Waikato
The plant is expected to process 187,200 tonnes of waste annually.
Waikato lifestyle news
Rural news

Do not pass Go: Farmer, 75, must report to jail after losing appeal
Warren Koberstein was convicted of severe animal cruelty offences.

Snails and oysters: From peasant fodder to posh fare
Opinion: How did these unusual ingredients become items of conspicuous consumption?

What's in the Budget for agriculture?
'When our rural communities do well, the whole country benefits.'
OneRoof property news

Traitors NZ star’s surprise wake-up call - your home just sold for $1.575m
Aspiring actress was fast asleep when her art deco house was sold under the hammer.

Music supremo and movie artist sell their luxury church for $3m-plus
Family fell in love with the unusual Westmere home.

Agent who saved $1m motel from ruin selling up after finishing 11-year reno
Each room boasts a different theme.
Car news and advice


Ram 1500 Limited Hurricane HO review: straight-talking turbo-6 is superb
Ram's new 6-cylinder engine beats the old V8 in every respect... except one.

Nissan Micra returns as all-electric hatchback with SUV looks
New model is a twin-under-the-skin to the award-winning Renault 5 E-Tech.

Audi S5 Avant review: numbers game
Audi is great at making fast station wagons, not so good at working out what to call them.
More Waikato news

'Smash her': Family evicted after property manager threatened
'My dad’s going to be real angry, let’s hope he doesn’t do anything.'

'Eyesaur'? Controversial new sculpture in Waikato
'Boom Boom' is the sculpture trail's 13th artwork and the first in a new sculpture park.

Hundreds of grieving students perform haka for victim of house fire
Navaeh Ngamoki-Porter, 14, was rescued from the burning building, but later died.