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'Kick in the teeth': Hamilton workers join protest for pay equity
The bill, announced on Tuesday, was passed under urgency on Wednesday night.

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

Waikato police name 64yo man killed in Kawhia Rd crash
The crash happened in Ōpārau near Ōtorohanga about 8.45pm on March 30.
OneRoof property news

'Sour taste': Elderly woman sells home for $1.01m after losing $1.65m in failed deal
Developer's failure to settle still haunts vendor.

Revealed: Kiwi neighbourhood ‘bans’ young first-home buyers
You'll need to be 45 years old or over to get through the door.

Tony Alexander: Home loans are cheaper, so why has the housing market stalled again?
The lag effect means we might not see a turnaround until later this year.
Rural News

Butter prices: Here’s how much they might still rise
The price of butter could reach $9.50 by September.

'Prime focus': Avocado industry targets global markets
NZ Avocado plans to diversify export markets, focusing on North America and Asia.

Watch: Deer's ill-fated dash to airport - 'I've hit the darn thing'
It ran across suburban streets and the runway – then authorities intervened.
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Prisoner who nearly died after meth bag burst inside him caught with the drug again
He had been released from prison to attend a tangi when he ingested the drugs.

Floyd Masson to fight Austine Nnamdi in Australia
The fight will mark his return to the ring after losing a fight in Poland in November.

Kiwi translocation season to start with special visitor experience
To date, 346 kiwi have been translocated from Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari.

The try that wowed fans: How Smiler-Ah Kiong captured top honours
Latrell Smiler-Ah Kiong wins Fans Try of the Year at the 2024 ASB Rugby Awards.

Waikato to host major road cycling event in 2026 and 2027
The dates, course for the Elite Road Cycling National Championships still to be confirmed.

Shark alert: DoC warns swimmers as great whites spotted in Waikato harbour
DoC says you should 'quickly and calmly get out of the water'.

The city with the lowest home ownership rates in NZ
Housing is relatively inexpensive compared with other cities but ownership rates are low.