Doug Semmens’ rugby ride
Semmens played one match for Waikato in 1987, against Canterbury in Christchurch.
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Kihikihi’s new playground opening on Saturday
Council spending millions on renewal and development of play spaces.
Anzac commemorations held across the district
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RSA hunt for information on Lance Corporal
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Suspicious Kiwi Pies fire investigated
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Firefighters battle Te Awamatu blaze
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Three-month project to build creativity in Waipā.
Kiwi boxer Floyd Masson wins world title
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Waikato women claim first New Zealand lacrosse crown
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$86 million wastewater treatment plant for Cambridge
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Powerlifting record smashed at TA Slay
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Mana whenua representative appointments on hold in Waipā
The appointments for four Te Kanohi reps on the council are on hold.
Minis motor in for classic Kiwi movie
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Sunday coming up roses for Te Awamutu
Te Awamutu Rose Society bringing rose events together this Sunday.
First Waipā Māori ward councillor gone after just four months
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Waipā Māori ward byelection to be held in June
The byelection was forced by the resignation of Takena Stirling.
Witnesses sought for fatal hit-and-run
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Balloons over Waikato: Nightglow fully booked and waitlist now closed
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Waipā's Māori Ward Councillor Takena Stirling resigns
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Medal haul for Te Awamutu cyclists
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Arrests made after Kihikihi incident
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College athletes qualify for Waikato Bay of Plenty championships
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