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Three dead in separate crashes in Auckland, Waikato
One of the deaths occurred after a ute and motorcyclist collided in Clendon Park.

Three family-run businesses make a life-changing $57m
Based in Morrinsville, Ōamaru and Mangawhai, the owners have received huge sums.

$3.6m liabilities: PwC report on Sportcraft boating businesses
Staff, Inland Revenue and many others are listed as being owed money by the two companies.

Hamilton Rugby wins Peace Cup for fifth time in a row
The Hamilton Rugby Sub-Union defeated Eastern Bay in the final 24-0.

Boating companies in liquidation owing IRD $1.5m in unpaid taxes
The businesses owe unpaid taxes and loans, according to the IRD's statements of claim.

Aitchison, Murray add to NZ Paralympics medal count
A silver and a bronze were added to the New Zealand medal tally overnight.

'I live in constant fear of death': Fatal crash victim's sister describes ongoing trauma
The repeat drink-driver who killed her brother has now been sent to jail.

'Outstanding' builds from Waikato make House of the Year list
The Top 100 homes will now undergo a second round of judging.

Only one change for this year's Waikato NPC squad
Waikato squad sees 32 of 33 named players returning from 2023.

'What a coward': Judge lambasts young man who beat pregnant partner
'You can take it as read that if you return to court you will go to jail.'

Waikato club rugby: Pirongia headline Colts semi-finals
Top 2024 women's try scorer grateful for her Melville team and family.

New club rugby trophy honours legacy of Waikato All Blacks greats
The first match for the Clarke Family Cup took place in Morrinsville last weekend.

Passenger burned by in-flight coffee spill faces lengthy wait for Emirates’ response
The Morrinsville man says the airline's 60-day reply time is ridiculous.

Putāruru win Women’s Championship
Hamiton Old Boys and Ōtorohanga could not be split apart.

Brass banding Waikato families heading to nationals
Brass banding is very much a family affair in the Waikato.

Waikato club rugby: Premier teams split for round two
Hamilton Marist are to host neighbours and 2024 Premiership dark horses University.

Vincent Ashworth made Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to agriculture
Ashworth worked to improve farming practices in Ethiopia and Afghanistan.

Waikato community legends gain royal attention
15 locals have received King's Birthday Honours.

Waikato Club Rugby weekend a success for Hamilton Marist
Former Manawatū and Waikato winger Newton Tudreu was a standout for Hamilton Marist.

NZTA focusing on 'reactive activities' as pothole season arrives
Winter means potholes and flooding are the big issues for motorists.

Waikato club rugby: Pirongia upset unbeaten Hamilton Marist
Kio Kio United got their first win of the season when they hosted Leamington.