Huntly section of Waikato Expressway opens to traffic
NZTA confirmed the Huntly section of the Waikato Expressway opened just before 12pm
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The person was walking along SH26 near Tahuna when the crash occurred.
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Solo mum can't find long-term accommodation due to Hamilton's extreme housing shortage.
Mr Asia player back behind bars after big meth deal busted
Mr Asia drug syndicate player jailed again after "substantial" methamphetamine find in car
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Person dies after serious crash in Waikato
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'Devastated beyond measure': Cambridge fatal crash family's heartache
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Waikato councils in a stink over leaky pipe
Matamata-Piako mayor says regional council didn't play fair in prosecuting his council.
Nest nightmare: 7000 wasps invade family's home
It's estimated up to 7000 wasps had lived there for up to a year.
Cambridge road crash: Two children orphaned
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'I had to swerve for our lives': Woman's stark warning after fatal crash
A Waikato woman was travelling with her baby when she swerved to avoid the truck.
Sleepyhead's $1.4b housing plan: Rocket boost for project
Big Sleepyhead development for north Waikato tipped to turbo-boost local economy.
'Tragic and preventable': Baby critical after parents among 8 killed on roads
Two days. Five crashes. Eight people dead.
Horrific road tragedy: Baby critically hurt after parents killed in crash
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Woman dragged from car precariously hanging off cliff
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Horror weekend on the roads: Fatal crash, diversions in place
Two crashes near Waitomo after seven people died on North Island roads this weekend.
Four dead in three Waikato crashes, baby survives collision
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Two dead after car crash near Cambridge
The road has been closed and motorists are being told to avoid the area.
Baby discharged as twin's funeral goes ahead
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Opinion: Chiefs rest and rotation should be applauded
The Chiefs should be applauded, not criticised, for rest and rotation.
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David Hill is a passionate Chiefs man and past player.
Kiwi kids are playing less sport. Why skateboarding, surfing might replace rugby, cricket
Students in sports are declining - and teachers in sports are plunging.
10 Bay sevens players chasing playing spots at Tokyo Olympics
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Health boss says he didn't know about arrest warrant
Malcolm Stamp says Australian authorities have not contacted him over arrest warrant.
Man jailed for dangerous driving that killed innocent woman
Randall Wilson didn't pay for $108 in fuel and drove off, killing an innocent driver.
Holiday park managers wanted with 'quiet' wife
Ad for a couple to manage a Waikato holiday park has some very specific requirements.
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Defiant Chiefs showing skills
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Woman dies in single-vehicle crash north of Huntly
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Damian McKenzie returns for Crusaders clash
Damian McKenzie is in the Chiefs squad to face the Crusaders this Saturday.
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