Two men arrested after Huntly service station robberies
The offenders allegedly broke into two service stations within one minute.
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Gunman on the run in Taupō after knife fight sparks school lockdown
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Cambridge cul-de-sac and pathway extension approved
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Attacker bashes relative with cricket bat
The victim has permanently damaged eyesight after being bashed with a bat in a carpark.
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'I beg for you not to condemn our building.'
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Taupō schools in lockdown as armed police respond to incident
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Hamilton City Council proposes more service and staff cuts
The cuts would save $10.4 million in 2026/27, and $104 million over the 10 years.
Historic Waikato bar has liquor licence declined
The operator, Night Pearl Ltd, has already surrendered its off licence.
Wife killer released on parole to 'oceanfront luxury' home
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Electronics store closed after early-morning burglary
The burglary was reported about 2am.
Abuse and 'weaponised misogyny' create security risks for councillors
Misinformation and personal attacks rampant online, say council officials.
Racing: Forsman gelding pleasing in First Innings
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Doorman beaten, stomped unconscious, attacker claims 'just a pub fight'
Tuumanako Tawha stomped on the victim's head as he lay on the ground.
Chiefs face Crusaders in Hamilton for first Super Rugby match of season
Coach Clayton McMillan said the match was an exciting way to kick-start the 2024 season.
'Great concern': Mayor's worry for people using congested SH2 as new route delayed
'You do it one day and it takes one hour and the next day it takes two hours, it's hard.'
Wood named for Western Force
The young Australian halfback was a mainstay for Waikato in the 2023 FPC.
Huge freight company plugs into Hamilton 'the heart of the golden triangle'
Maersk's new facility at the Ruakura Superhub can hold nearly 30,000 pallets.
Public hearings to begin for Pure Tūroa's ski field bid
There were 481 submissions made to the Department of Conservation.
Te Awamutu entities gain sport and recreations awards
Record number of nominations from around the Waikato region for 2023 Sport Waikato awards.
Action-packed line-up of Waikato winners
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Theatrical teens take to the stage
Parents form theatre group for creative Te Awamutu teenagers.
Competition heats up on the road to Golden Shears
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Community hero resuscitates local lifeguard service
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Nuclear testing medals handed out to four veterans
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Kihikihi bowlers help make wishes come true
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Genesis scholarships support Huntly students
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