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SH29 reopens near Hinuera after crash
The closure was to clear away downed powerlines from the road.

'I didn't give up on myself': BMX Olympian receives 'special' honour
Sarah Walker is honoured for her services to BMX and sports governance.

Waikato community stalwarts receive Kings Birthday Honours
There are at least 15 people with connections to the region named in the 2025 list.

Home-schooled athletes denied medals to cycle 800km seeking rule change
School Sport NZ says its events are reserved for students enrolled fulltime in a school.

Cambridge students get be(e)hind special initiative
Cambridge beekeepers launch Mānuka honey designed by local kids.

$6.4m construction material recycling plant to be built in Waikato
The plant is expected to process 187,200 tonnes of waste annually.

Pawsitive programme boosts children's literacy in Waikato
The programme launched with 12 children and 12 dogs this month.

Lhasa to relish synthetic surface at Cambridge
He is a prime example of a horse who thrives on the still relatively new synthetic tracks.

Hundreds of grieving students perform haka for victim of house fire
Navaeh Ngamoki-Porter, 14, was rescued from the burning building, but later died.

'You need help': Judge urges man to stop drinking after 13th drink-driving conviction
Sukhdev Singh has used alcohol to cope since losing his teenage son in a quadbike crash.

Victim of Waikato house fire was 14-year-old schoolgirl
She was Navaeh Ngamoki-Porter, a Year 10 student at Rototuna Junior High.

Critically injured teen pulled from burning house by off-duty cop
The teen was unaccounted for when firefighters arrived at the scene.

Resurfacing works to cause delays on SH1 until July
NZTA said works on the Waikato Expressway would start on Sunday.

Cambridge girl swaps stables for hangar as she starts NZDF career
Aircraftman Blackmore previously worked at a local racing stable.

Towering Vision claims stakes victory in desperate finish
Handsome 2-year-old Towering Vision broke his maiden status in the best possible fashion.

Cambridge Stud savours Champagne success
The owners had other reasons to savour talented filly Lucy In The Sky's victory.

'Blood, sweat, and tears': Hamilton fashion label turns 25
A rebrand and a change of hands later, NES is going strong and ready for new chapter.

Kiwi star’s manners cost him in Hong Kong mega-money race
El Vencedor's loss continues drought for NZ-trained horses in Hong Kong.

‘I’ve sacrificed everything’: Forensic psychiatrist grilled on Olivia Podmore’s final message
The coronial inquest resumed in Christchurch after being adjourned from 2024.

'Really excited': Waikato farming family's hazelnut success
The Scott family ran a small beef operation but felt they needed to diversify.

Resealing on Waikato Expressway at Cambridge requires 24-hour lane closure
Motorists can expect delays of up to 30 minutes at peak travel times.