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![Heart surgery nan cheers on the clan at waka ama nationals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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.
![Thousands arrive for big week of waka ama](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Thousands arrive for big week of waka ama
Thousands of paddlers descend on Lake Karāpiro for waka ama contests.
![Waka ama competitors return to Lake Karapiro for nationals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Waka ama competitors return to Lake Karapiro for nationals
Seven days of magic at the Waka Ama Championships.
!['Serious injuries': Four-vehicle crash in Waikato](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Serious injuries': Four-vehicle crash in Waikato
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes.
![Delays expected on multiple Waikato highways](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Delays expected on multiple Waikato highways
A significant number of lane closures will affect Waikato motorists leading into Christmas
![Popular Waikato reserve to reopen for Labour Weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Popular Waikato reserve to reopen for Labour Weekend
Keeley Reserve at Karapiro will reopen in time for Labour Weekend.
![DNA match: Bloody airbag used to nab crash driver who fled after injuring four](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
DNA match: Bloody airbag used to nab crash driver who fled after injuring four
He also lied to police and insurance, claiming his vehicle had been stolen.