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New berry farm opens in Waikato in time for PYO season
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Star jockey gains exemption to resume racing
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'She was in a position of chaos': Sister jailed for role in murder
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Popular Waikato reserve to reopen for Labour Weekend
Keeley Reserve at Karapiro will reopen in time for Labour Weekend.
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Cardiothoracic surgeon and researcher awarded Foundation100 fellowship.
Lotto luck for Waikato players
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Burning issue: Incinerator proposal sparks record number of submissions
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Revealed: The candidates who got the least votes
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