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![Fieldays 2024 kicks off with special recognition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Fieldays 2024 kicks off with special recognition
Fieldays 2024 is off to a good start, NZ National Fieldays Society CEO Peter Nation said.
![Tractor pull, fencing and excavator comp: What's on at Fieldays?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Tractor pull, fencing and excavator comp: What's on at Fieldays?
It's less than a week to go until Fieldays kicks off for the 56th time.
![Waikato club rugby: Premier teams split for round two](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Waikato club rugby: Premier teams split for round two
Hamilton Marist are to host neighbours and 2024 Premiership dark horses University.
![Waikato community legends gain royal attention](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Waikato community legends gain royal attention
15 locals have received King's Birthday Honours.
![Waikato polo ace to make New Zealand debut in England](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Waikato polo ace to make New Zealand debut in England
New Zealand will challenge England for the historic Golden Jubilee trophy.
!['Five souls taken far too soon': Candlelight vigil planned for NZ's deadliest crash in two years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Five souls taken far too soon': Candlelight vigil planned for NZ's deadliest crash in two years
The crash happened on Tuesday evening and claimed five lives.
![Names of five dead from fatal crash near Hamilton: Elderly couple among victims](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Names of five dead from fatal crash near Hamilton: Elderly couple among victims
Cause of Tuesday night's crash may be unknown for months.
![Girls' rugby pilot programme gains NZ Rugby's attention](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Girls' rugby pilot programme gains NZ Rugby's attention
The programme aims to increase girls’ participation in rugby across five local clubs.
!['Grim' crash that killed five shocks Waikato community](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Grim' crash that killed five shocks Waikato community
Susan O'Regan speaks of 'unbearable pain' for families post-crash.
![Wellness Workshop in Waipā](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Wellness Workshop in Waipā
Local duo hope to teach people to understand they can take control of their own health.
![Council reveals huge cost of incorrect recycling](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Council reveals huge cost of incorrect recycling
Recycling is sorted by hand, so contamination is a big health and safety risk.
![Orient Express to take Te Awamutu locals on culinary journey](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Orient Express to take Te Awamutu locals on culinary journey
Head chef Anshul Sethi decided he wanted to be chef in 10th grade.
![Waikato lacrosse players off to Hong Kong for world champs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Waikato lacrosse players off to Hong Kong for world champs
Time for spotlight to shine on Te Awamutu's Anita Blakely and Holly Harris.
!['Multiple patients': Trucks and bus collide on SH39 near Ngāhinapōuri](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Multiple patients': Trucks and bus collide on SH39 near Ngāhinapōuri
The conditions of the patients are currently unknown.
![Fieldays Innovation Awards draw in 64 nominations](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Fieldays Innovation Awards draw in 64 nominations
Finalists will participate in both an online judging pre-event and on-site judging.
![Waikato club rugby: Pirongia upset unbeaten Hamilton Marist](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Waikato club rugby: Pirongia upset unbeaten Hamilton Marist
Kio Kio United got their first win of the season when they hosted Leamington.
![Preparations for 56th Fieldays ramp up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Preparations for 56th Fieldays ramp up
This year's event will have a line-up of 1000 exhibitors at Mystery Creek.
![Te Awamutu commemorates Anzac Day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Te Awamutu commemorates Anzac Day
Locals can adopt a cross in memory of their loved ones who passed away after war.
![TA fire brigade receives energy boost ahead of Firefighter Challenge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
TA fire brigade receives energy boost ahead of Firefighter Challenge
The Ōhaupō Ngāhinapōuri Lions Club just donated a $6100 training dummy.
![Waipā's 2024 Tuia mentee 'no stranger to leadership', mayor says](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Waipā's 2024 Tuia mentee 'no stranger to leadership', mayor says
Tane Aruka Te Aho has been selected for this year's Tuia Leadership Programme.
![Waikato Club Rugby: All the action and results from the weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Waikato Club Rugby: All the action and results from the weekend
Last year's top Premier try-scorer Shauncy Waho has continued his form with his new club.