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A growing market for a gourmet experience
Shopping at farmers' markets feeds the heart, mind, soul and stomach. Kirsten Warner checked out some of the best products and top stallholders, just a sample of the many treats on offer.
Boy remains critical after crash
The family of a boy struck by a vehicle in Hamilton yesterday have offered support to the 17-year-old driver. Shaun Malthus remains in a critical condition at Waikato Hospital.
Four of the best: Public toilets
Essential to every traveller, the convenience is now an artform in some enterprising towns.
Hospital ready for its largest patients
The increasing number of extremely obese patients has forced Waikato Hospital to open special rooms.
Man charged over theft of 300-year-old bell
An unemployed man has been charged with stealing a 300-year-old ship's bell used to call parishioners to worship.
Time for brunch at 10 of the best
Libby Nicholson-Moon finds 10 of the best cafes for Sunday brunch.
Wild weather wreaks havoc
A tornado, floods and king tides wreaked havoc across the country yesterday.
Suspicious church blaze in Waikato
Fire safety officers are investigating a suspicious fire at a Waikato church overnight.
Stand-off with knife-wielding man ends without injury
Hamilton police are talking to several people after a man armed with a boning knife threatened to kill himself and a woman early today.