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Ben Hill
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Reporter, NZ Herald

We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.

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Heavy rain forecast: It's going to get wet
Waikato Herald

Heavy rain forecast: It's going to get wet

29 Jun 06:54 PM
Search continues for Hamilton man
Waikato Herald

Search continues for Hamilton man

25 Jan 05:40 PM

The search for a missing 21-year-old Hamilton man will continue this morning, after a friend lost sight of him in the Waikato River.

Where roadworks really make us mad
Waikato Herald

Where roadworks really make us mad

18 Jan 11:33 PM

See which region isn't afraid to whinge when they've had a gutsful with roadworks.

Campsite closed during investigation
Waikato Herald

Campsite closed during investigation

07 Jan 04:00 PM

A campground has been closed during the peak summer holiday season while council officials investigate a complaint over the alleged conduct of its manager.

She tried to free friend from croc's grip
Waikato Herald

She tried to free friend from croc's grip

30 May 05:00 PM

Cindy Waldron was snatched by predator while she went for late-night swim at remote Queensland beach.

Anzac weekend traffic: Hot spots to avoid
Waikato Herald

Anzac weekend traffic: Hot spots to avoid

24 Apr 10:56 PM

Expect clogged roads and slow-moving traffic today as the procession of long weekend holiday-goers make their way back home.

Woman killed in Waikato crash
Waikato Herald

Woman killed in Waikato crash

20 Apr 06:25 PM

A woman has died and another has serious injuries after a car rolled in Waikato about 1am today.

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