Councillor misses one quarter of council meetings so far this term
Angela O'Leary says she's no slacker, and attendance records are a false representation.
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Property stoush: Council's costs more than value of land
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Hamilton-Auckland commuter train service delayed to early 2021
Start of new Hamilton-to-Auckland commuter rail service put off until 2021.
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Fairness concerns over isolation escapees' sentences
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Woman given 14-day jail sentence for escaping isolation facility
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Community work for isolation booze run
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Details will be released once family notifications have been made.
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Waikato River tragedy: Dive squad continues search for missing Hamilton chef
Continuation of the search will be reassessed at the end of the day.
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