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Premier indoor netball now played in two grades
Hamilton City Netball Centre Indoor Premier report for May 4.

Perfect 10: Chiefs juggernaut rolls through Highlanders
The Chiefs have proven during their streak they can win a game by any means.

Hamilton teen picks up weighty opportunity
Xavier Tiffany is working hard to get to his first international weightlifting comp.

Chiefs welcome back Lienert-Brown for game against Highlanders
The Chiefs are off to Dunedin this week where they hope to get lucky for the 10th time.

Ōhaupō pip Suburbs
Ōhaupō Rugby Club came out on top by one point in a nail-biter against Suburbs.

Super Pacific culture round celebrates tā moko
Fans encouraged to embrace the culture at games.

Chiefs centurian to stay in Waikato for two more years
Damian McKenzie has just extended his contract.

Doug Semmens’ rugby ride
Semmens played one match for Waikato in 1987, against Canterbury in Christchurch.

Dragon boat paddlers chuffed with NZ
The Dragon Boat Festival is one of the largest women’s sporting events in the world.

Eight in a row: Chiefs win big to continue unbeaten start
The Chiefs title quest marches on.

BMX: Local rider impresses against powerful Aussies in Rotorua
Rising talents enjoyed podium placings against a powerful contingent of Australians.

Unbeaten Chiefs muscle up to take down Hurricanes
A defensively dominant Chiefs have charged back to the top of the Super Rugby standings.

Evan Dela Rue's rugby journey
Waikato's Evan Dela Rue, 87, has been involved with rugby for over eight decades.

Chiefs count on stable squad for match against Hurricanes
Head coach Clayton McMillan says this week's game is going to be "an arm wrestle".

'Licking woodstaining' likely cause of arsenic in Greyhound
The Racing Integrity Board agreed the dog ingested arsenic from licking stained wood.

100 days to go: How to buy tickets for Fifa Women's World Cup in NZ
Officials say many matches are on track to sell out.

Key All Black re-signs until 2027 World Cup
25-year-old becomes the first All Black to sign until the next World Cup cycle.

St John’s College coxswain still looking forward to a gold medal dunking
A good coxswain knows his crewmates and what motivates them.

Six in a row: Chiefs hold off Blues to set record
The Chiefs are venturing where none of their predecessors have gone before.

Waikato local announced as Home Ground Hero winner
Winners receive $5000 to reinvest in their Waikato Touch community.

Waikato women claim first New Zealand lacrosse crown
After 14 years, Waikato finally has a national lacrosse title.

Why Fifa Women's World Cup tickets are currently unavailable to buy
Match tickets for the tournament in NZ have gone off sale despite not being sold out.

Matatū win Aupiki final in dramatic fashion
Feelings of devastation quickly became elation.

Chiefs fight through frustration to remain unbeaten
The Chiefs were forced to work for their 24-14 win in Sydney.

Matatū and Chiefs Manawa book Aupiki final
Matatū have gone from winless to 2022 to finalists in 2023.

Chiefs line-up gives new players opportunity to shine
Co-captains Sam Cane and Brad Weber, Brodie Retallick on mandated breaks.

Starinsure MotoFest at Hampton Downs revvs up
The fourth MotoFest at Hampton Downs celebrated all things motorbike and racing last weekend. The event was headlined by the Shoei Superbikes and was a highlight for motorbike buffs big and small. The Waikato Herald went along and captured some of the action.

Local golfer wins trip of lifetime
Stewart Alexander Golf Club player wins trip thanks to Golf New Zealand’s Make Time Play 9