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![Waikato club rugby: Premier teams split for round two](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Waikato club rugby: Premier teams split for round two
Hamilton Marist are to host neighbours and 2024 Premiership dark horses University.
![Election hopeful already a councillor elsewhere](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Election hopeful already a councillor elsewhere
Sarah-Jane Bourne grew up in Mount Maunganui, and is keen to return despite Waikato role.
![Grief, aroha and unity in small town NZ: Community vigil for eight killed on roads in three weeks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Grief, aroha and unity in small town NZ: Community vigil for eight killed on roads in three weeks
Vigil is for anyone who needs it - whether they knew those killed, or not, says organiser.
!['We want Tino Rangatiratanga over our lives': Waikato joins nationwide protest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
'We want Tino Rangatiratanga over our lives': Waikato joins nationwide protest
Hundreds gathered in Hamilton at 7.15am.
![Champion racehorse sells for record $7.1m](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Champion racehorse sells for record $7.1m
'We are also proud of what this says for the New Zealand industry.'
![Waikato Club Rugby weekend a success for Hamilton Marist](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Waikato Club Rugby weekend a success for Hamilton Marist
Former Manawatū and Waikato winger Newton Tudreu was a standout for Hamilton Marist.
![Magic mare will attract millions at auction today](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Magic mare will attract millions at auction today
Imperatriz could go for an estimated price of between A$4 million and A$7 million.
![NZTA focusing on 'reactive activities' as pothole season arrives](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
NZTA focusing on 'reactive activities' as pothole season arrives
Winter means potholes and flooding are the big issues for motorists.
![One dead after truck and van crash near Te Aroha](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
One dead after truck and van crash near Te Aroha
Police have reported serious injuries were sustained in the crash.
![One person dead after motorbike and vehicle collide near Matamata](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
One person dead after motorbike and vehicle collide near Matamata
A motorcyclist has died after colliding with a vehicle near Matamata.
![Top drop: Matamata-Piako District Council a finalist for best-tasting tap water](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Top drop: Matamata-Piako District Council a finalist for best-tasting tap water
The council is one of four finalists in the National Water Taste Test competition.
![Waikato club rugby: Pirongia upset unbeaten Hamilton Marist](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Waikato club rugby: Pirongia upset unbeaten Hamilton Marist
Kio Kio United got their first win of the season when they hosted Leamington.
![Kiwi couple married for 65 years share key to long and happy relationship](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Kiwi couple married for 65 years share key to long and happy relationship
David and Sheila Callaghan reckon it's about give-and-take in keeping the flame alight.
![Million-dollar donor's long wait for sports centre almost over](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Million-dollar donor's long wait for sports centre almost over
Philanthropist says he will be more excited once a construction contract has been signed.
![New Waikato Rugby chief executive wants to build on 'rich legacy'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
New Waikato Rugby chief executive wants to build on 'rich legacy'
The board received over 40 applications from New Zealand and Australia.
![Hobbit holes a winner in Waikato BOP Architecture Awards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Hobbit holes a winner in Waikato BOP Architecture Awards
Three Hobbit Hole facades were excavated and transformed into authentic homes.
![All the club rugby action this weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
All the club rugby action this weekend
Hinuera’s centenary win over Putāruru sees them the only Div. One side yet to lose.
![Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year 2024 announced](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year 2024 announced
Winner recognised for her outstanding passion and advocacy for the dairy industry.
![Superb Snazzytavi delivers another Easter for Richardson and Norvall](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Superb Snazzytavi delivers another Easter for Richardson and Norvall
Snazzytavi produced a performance to take a special place in Easter Handicap history.
![Meet dragline enthusiast Neil Fitzgerald](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Meet dragline enthusiast Neil Fitzgerald
'Using draglines I dug canals, formed stopbanks and cleared drains all over the Waikato.'
![NZ horse racing legend dies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
NZ horse racing legend dies
Dave O’Sullivan, a legend of NZ horse racing who beat the best in the world, has died.