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![Waikato and Chiefs gain spots in the big teams](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Waikato and Chiefs gain spots in the big teams
Ōtorohanga Sports Club's Cortez Ratima is one of five new All Blacks.
![Putāruru win Women’s Championship](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Putāruru win Women’s Championship
Hamiton Old Boys and Ōtorohanga could not be split apart.
![Dairy farmer's fascination for Ford tractors](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dairy farmer's fascination for Ford tractors
'The cheapest part is always the purchase and then the costs set in.'
![Waikato tourism organisation to make changes due to council funding](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Waikato tourism organisation to make changes due to council funding
Several councils have made funding cuts to the organisation in their LTPs.
![Body found near Wairere Falls: Family of Pauline Grey thank police, iwi for search](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Body found near Wairere Falls: Family of Pauline Grey thank police, iwi for search
A rāhui is in place on the Wairere Falls Track for the next seven days.
![SH27 Matamata to close for three nights](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
SH27 Matamata to close for three nights
The testing is necessary ahead of road rehabilitation work.
!['Did not return': Drone deployed in search for missing woman, 67, near Wairere Falls](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Did not return': Drone deployed in search for missing woman, 67, near Wairere Falls
Police want to speak to the person who located a jacket on a walk in the area.
!['Nice pat on the back': Race starter made Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Nice pat on the back': Race starter made Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit
McGovern said it is also recognition for racing participants who work behind the scenes.
!['He's done nothing wrong': Relative of fugitive Marokopa dad says police should leave him alone](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'He's done nothing wrong': Relative of fugitive Marokopa dad says police should leave him alone
"He’s getting the blame for everything now."
![Election hopeful already a councillor elsewhere](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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=793)
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=793)
'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=793)
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=793)
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=793)
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=793)
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=793)
One dead after truck and van crash near Te Aroha
Police have reported serious injuries were sustained in the crash.
![Waikato crash victim was 51-year-old motorbike enthusiast, family 'devastated'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Waikato crash victim was 51-year-old motorbike enthusiast, family 'devastated'
McCauley died following a collision between her motorbike and a vehicle.
![Migrant's resident visa arrived days after being killed by repeat drink-driver](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Migrant's resident visa arrived days after being killed by repeat drink-driver
Jack Halliday had about 10 after-work drinks and then got behind the wheel.
![One person dead after motorbike and vehicle collide near Matamata](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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=793)
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.