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![Racing: Dream start beckons new alliance at Ellerslie](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Racing: Dream start beckons new alliance at Ellerslie
Tycoon Prince has a royal chance to grab riches at Ellerslie.
!['Desecration of sacred space' upsets RSA and community](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Desecration of sacred space' upsets RSA and community
'The repeated vandalism is disheartening for our team.'
![And then there were four: Another kākāpō removed from sanctuary](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
And then there were four: Another kākāpō removed from sanctuary
More than half the kākāpō in the mainland sanctuary trial have now been sent home.
![Younger brother hopes to boost Parker family's boxing dynasty](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Younger brother hopes to boost Parker family's boxing dynasty
After a 19-month hiatus, John Parker returned to boxing in December.
![Situation vacant for title of New Zealand's best pacer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Situation vacant for title of New Zealand's best pacer
The Merlin crew are confident about casting a spell on Self Assured.
![Police investigating alleged assault at greyhound race meeting](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Police investigating alleged assault at greyhound race meeting
Police called after trainer and official allegedly assaulted at greyhound racing track.
![Getting from A to B in 2054: The future shape of Waikato transport](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Getting from A to B in 2054: The future shape of Waikato transport
Waikato is expected to grow its population from 500,000 in 2018, to 615,000 in 2048.
![Waipa District Council wants minister to step in over proposed waste to energy plant](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Waipa District Council wants minister to step in over proposed waste to energy plant
Community group to host public meeting this month over the proposed development.
![Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter 2023 review](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter 2023 review
The Coromandel Peninsula area had the most rescue helicopter missions in 2023.
![One of most unusual races in Southern Hemisphere takes on Kiwi importance](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
One of most unusual races in Southern Hemisphere takes on Kiwi importance
A newly-minted millionaire will bet at the TAB Trot.
![Divot stomping all part of the day at inaugural Festival of Polo](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Divot stomping all part of the day at inaugural Festival of Polo
There will be action on and off the field at the unique event.
![Personal protest takes money from public purse](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Personal protest takes money from public purse
One person's protest ignores public sentiment over pathway construction.
![More kākāpō exiled from Waikato sanctuary](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
More kākāpō exiled from Waikato sanctuary
The birds arrived at Sanctuary Mountain in July and September last year.
![Minister talks up four-lane highway from Waikato to BOP](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Minister talks up four-lane highway from Waikato to BOP
Construction kicked off today on the $43.5 million dollar Piarere roundabout.
![Waipa District 'open for business' with addition of big new industrial zone](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Waipa District 'open for business' with addition of big new industrial zone
Land originally zoned rural but some consents had been granted for industrial activity.
!['May as well go big': 70,000 sunflowers as new business blooms](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'May as well go big': 70,000 sunflowers as new business blooms
For every sunflower sold, $1 will go to Gumboot Friday.
![Heart surgery nan cheers on the clan at waka ama nationals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Heart surgery nan cheers on the clan at waka ama nationals
Mereana Hona is the face and voice of the Heart Foundation’s Stand Strong campaign.
![Car crash closes key road near Cambridge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Car crash closes key road near Cambridge
A car crash has closed a rural road near Cambridge.
![Police appeal for couple amid concerns for ‘missing’ swimmer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Police appeal for couple amid concerns for ‘missing’ swimmer
Mystery surrounds fate of man seen jumping into water.
![Dazzling dozen: Waikato locals scoop up New Year Honours](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dazzling dozen: Waikato locals scoop up New Year Honours
Among the recipients are a Major General and a Police Detective Inspector.
![Not 'a turkey': Tanker driver helps kākāpō dodge death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Not 'a turkey': Tanker driver helps kākāpō dodge death
Motorist who saved a kākāpō from a Waikato highway initially thought it was a turkey.
![Work to recommence on Ngāruawāhia section of Waikato Expressway](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Work to recommence on Ngāruawāhia section of Waikato Expressway
Overnight closures in Taupiri and Horotiu begin on January 14.
![Foodies say 'cheese' as NZ festival heads north](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Foodies say 'cheese' as NZ festival heads north
It's a unique opportunity to relish in NZ's tastiest artisanal cheese scene.
![Waka ama competitors return to Lake Karapiro for nationals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Waka ama competitors return to Lake Karapiro for nationals
Seven days of magic at the Waka Ama Championships.
![A year in review: What moved the Waikato in October 2023?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in October 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
!['True community hall' burns down in rural Waikato](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'True community hall' burns down in rural Waikato
The fire completely destroyed the building.