Hamilton Zoo tiger Mencari dies
The zoo made the difficult decision to euthanise the tiger this morning.
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Pasifika-focused project launches at Wintec
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The starting 15 remain the same as throughout much of the competition.
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Waikato hapū challenges council plan for housing on possible pā site
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Dumped cars surface in river cleanup drive
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Full repair of Raglan road underslip should be done by May
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The Playbox Calendar Girls offer some stand out performances
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Chiefs get behind junior rugby with free tickets
The Waikato-based club launched a new initiative to encourage junior players.
75 new roading projects are slated for Hamilton's streets
The aim is to connect people and places in safe, accessible and smart ways.
Funding open for Hamilton waste reduction projects
Help for innovative groups who are trying to keep waste out of our landfills.
Chiefs squad needs to be more clinical against Waratahs
Long-term Chiefs player Damian McKenzie will clock up his 100th game this weekend.
Climate champions invite locals to regional cycling tour
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Hamilton’s economy holds up in challenging climate
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Scouts sail to Northland Regatta success in a borrowed boat
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Hamilton City Council: Review will dig into rubbish and recycling plans
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Balloons over Waikato: Nightglow fully booked and waitlist now closed
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Disaster fund tops $13m thanks to NZME readers, listeners and viewers
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Medieval Fair returns to Hamilton Gardens
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Hamilton and Tauranga councils claim local govt review timid and out of sync
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