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Drugs, illegal firearms seized in Matamata police raids
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Tourism funding on the chopping block as Waikato councils face 'tough times'
Several local councils proposed major funding cuts for the regional body.
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The story of Waikato's first NPC title
1992, 16 years after the start of the NPC, saw Waikato rugby claim their first title.
First loss of the season for Chiefs Manawa
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Life-sized T rex dinosaur features in new exhibition
Tyrannosaurus rex comes to life in a new exhibition at the Waikato Museum.
Blues Women hand Chiefs Manawa first loss
Chiefs Manawa couldn't keep their unbeaten start to the season alive.
The story of Waikato's first NPC title
1992, 16 years after the start of the NPC, saw Waikato rugby claim their first title.
‘Got the worst deal’: Wet, windy weekend for battered regions, elsewhere fares better
A heavy rain watch has been issued for beleaguered eastern region.
The Borrowers comes to Hamilton's Playbox
The Borrowers is a chance for young actors to showcase their talent.
'Constant' pain, 'horrific' bleeding: Women speak out about endometriosis
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Constable Gerard Pambuai: A voice of Papua New Guinea Pidgin
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Hamilton growth comes with challenges Luxon says
Christopher Luxon says the Government and Hamilton City Council need to work together.
'Highly disappointing': Luxon against uni's designated areas for Māori/Pasifika students
The university said it was proud of the support given to students.
Hamilton Zoo tiger cub names reflect connection to Sumatra
The names of the tiger cubs reflect a connection to wild Sumatra counterparts.
What the weather has in store for Waikato this Easter
Metservice has predicted a slightly wet start to the long weekend.
Chiefs wary of wounded Crusaders ahead of Easter clash
Luke Jacobson will return to the back of the Chiefs scrum.
A guide to Easter events in the Waikato
There are several Easter egg hunts on in the region this weekend.
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Woman charged with murder after Hamilton death, appears via AVL from hospital bed
The victim was found dead in a home in the northern Hamilton suburb of Rototuna at 2am.
Police investigating homicide in 'very quiet' street
One person is in custody and a homicide investigation has been launched.
Only 212 submissions made on HCC’s proposed 19.9% rates rise
Hamilton councillors will focus on official submissions, not social media comments.
'Delays inevitable': A guide to Waikato roadworks this Easter
NZTA is expecting more than 20,000 extra vehicles on the roads this weekend.
How does Te Huia’s subsidy compare to roads?
Train service between Auckland and Hamilton is heavily subsidised - but roads are too.
Fears new Central Hamilton parking charge will encourage workers to stay at home
Business association says more paid parking could have a knock-on effect for the economy.
Blues close to securing Super Rugby Aupiki final against Chiefs Manawa
With 32 minutes remaining, the Hurricanes Poua only trailed 19-12.
Balloons over Waikato who? 19 kiwi take to Hamilton skies
Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari kickstarted its biggest kiwi translocation this week.
Driver in fatal high-speed crash that killed young lawyer says he wasn't using Tesla's auto-drive function
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Missing girl found, say police
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