Huge tracts of land retired, fenced or planted to protect Waikato rivers
Massive private and council efforts have gone into protecting Waikato waterways.
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Exclusion zone around rescue helicopter wreckage on Mt Pirongia
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Teenager arrested after serious assault outside Hamilton bar, one in critical condition
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Delays this weekend on Waikato Expressway
Lane reductions and other traffic management will stay in place at weekends.
Battery disposal sparks Hamilton fires
Council is warning people to dispose of lithium batteries correctly after several fires.
Award-winning Māori artwork inspired by ancestors
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'Best players in the world': Hamilton to host international league final
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'Staggering': Police appalled by number of drink drivers
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“He couldn’t immediately divorce her, but nevertheless wanted to move on with a new life.”
Hamilton tenor wins Australian Singing Competition
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The new $80m regional theatre for Waikato is $2m short of its needed capital funding.
Christchurch United claim Chatham Cup thriller
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'We are concerned': Police seek person after van explosion
Police said the person was standing near a van’s open door when it exploded.
Men arrested after leading police on ‘dangerous’ pursuit in car loaded with weapons, ammo
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'Slack practice': Fisher trawled in zone protecting threatened dolphins
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Hamilton Girls' rugby players make final, looking good for the future
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