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![Waikato club rugby: Premier teams split for round two](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Waikato club rugby: Premier teams split for round two
Hamilton Marist are to host neighbours and 2024 Premiership dark horses University.
!['We want Tino Rangatiratanga over our lives': Waikato joins nationwide protest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'We want Tino Rangatiratanga over our lives': Waikato joins nationwide protest
Hundreds gathered in Hamilton at 7.15am.
![Tahāroa duo leads Warriors to victory over Panthers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Tahāroa duo leads Warriors to victory over Panthers
A rugby league weekend of magic sees the Warriors take down the defending premier champs.
![Group walk from Te Kūiti to Te Awamutu for a special cause](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Group walk from Te Kūiti to Te Awamutu for a special cause
Over $1500 raised so far by group for incurable breast cancer.
![Women walk from Te Kūiti to Te Awamutu for a special cause](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Women walk from Te Kūiti to Te Awamutu for a special cause
The Walk 50K this May 2024 campaign is the inspiration for the six women rugby players.
![Waikato club rugby: Pirongia upset unbeaten Hamilton Marist](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Waikato club rugby: Pirongia upset unbeaten Hamilton Marist
Kio Kio United got their first win of the season when they hosted Leamington.
![Waikato wētā breeding programme a great success](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Waikato wētā breeding programme a great success
The wētā are among the world’s largest insects, and are unique to Waikato.
![‘We weren’t informed’: Apprentice working on school unaware of asbestos](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
‘We weren’t informed’: Apprentice working on school unaware of asbestos
A former builder recalled the nasty surprise at Maihiihi.
![Waikato Club Rugby preview](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Waikato Club Rugby preview
Former Old Glory DC prop Gordon Fullerton returns for Te Awamutu Sports.
![Three unbeaten teams in Waikato Club Rugby weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Three unbeaten teams in Waikato Club Rugby weekend
Ōtorohanga and Hautapu have also won all of their Premier matches so far this season.
![Only 34 of 148 riders complete No Way In Hell motocross event](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Only 34 of 148 riders complete No Way In Hell motocross event
The event was so tough that many didn’t even make it over the first hurdle.
![What are Waikato councils proposing in their LTPs?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
What are Waikato councils proposing in their LTPs?
Councils across New Zealand started their Long Term Plan discussions.
![Waikato Club Rugby: All the action and results from the weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
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.
![Tourism funding on the chopping block as Waikato councils face 'tough times'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Tourism funding on the chopping block as Waikato councils face 'tough times'
Several local councils proposed major funding cuts for the regional body.
![Road now open after truck blocks state highway](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Road now open after truck blocks state highway
A truck blocked the road north of Otorohanga for over three hours.
![Crusaders call in 36-year-old former sevens star on short-term contract](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Crusaders call in 36-year-old former sevens star on short-term contract
Several seasoned rugby players are in the Crusaders 2024 Super Rugby Pacific squad.
![Te Waitere Classic 2024](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Te Waitere Classic 2024
Multiple farm and forestry owners share amazing landscapes with riders during the classic.
![Waitomo para cyclist only Kiwi nominee for World Sport Award](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Waitomo para cyclist only Kiwi nominee for World Sport Award
Nicole Murray has been nominated in the category World Sportsperson with a Disability.
![The hunt: Fugitive dad Tom Phillips urged to give up, police told to offer reward](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
The hunt: Fugitive dad Tom Phillips urged to give up, police told to offer reward
More than two years ago Marokopa dad vanished with his three young children.
![Gambit goes 'down the rabbit hole' in search of a magic career](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Gambit goes 'down the rabbit hole' in search of a magic career
He's competing with superheroes and princess parties but he does bring the magic.
![Businesswoman dedicates career to normalising Māori culture](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Businesswoman dedicates career to normalising Māori culture
Simpson's goal is to improve outcomes for Māori, for current and future generations.