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![Young rider to be remembered with special Hampton Downs tribute](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Young rider to be remembered with special Hampton Downs tribute
Hampton Downs event to include a special tribute to a fallen champion.
![New Zealand's most 'Instagrammable' locations revealed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
New Zealand's most 'Instagrammable' locations revealed
A newly released ranking, based on Instagram data, shows the country's most popular spots.
![Drills, dunes and doubleheaders for Taupō Marist in Fiji](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Drills, dunes and doubleheaders for Taupō Marist in Fiji
Taupō Marist will play a pre-season game and deliver rugby drills in local schools.
![Echo chambers and steaming craters for walkers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Echo chambers and steaming craters for walkers
Find out where Taupō's trampers have been this week.
![$100m Radisson Red hotel planned for Auckland's Queen St](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
$100m Radisson Red hotel planned for Auckland's Queen St
Second ex-bank HQ offices to be converted into a hotel, after InterContinenal Auckland.
![Rating the fullbacks out to impress Scott Robertson](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rating the fullbacks out to impress Scott Robertson
The five No 15s with an opportunity to shine.
![Paeroa's wastewater plant upgrade gets closer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Paeroa's wastewater plant upgrade gets closer
Hauraki District Council has signed the contracts for the project.
![Fiery Tesla crash: Trial begins for driver after death of young lawyer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fiery Tesla crash: Trial begins for driver after death of young lawyer
The Tesla landed upside in a ditch, nestled in long grass next to a hedge.
![Balloons over Waikato in search of a new festival organiser](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Balloons over Waikato in search of a new festival organiser
This is the final year that Classic Event will run Balloons over Waikato.
![Waikato Rugby loses two local legends](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Waikato Rugby loses two local legends
Waikato Rugby has lost two great players and administrators within a week.
![Kaipaki Gold battle Hamilton Marist in brave match](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kaipaki Gold battle Hamilton Marist in brave match
Gold were in deep trouble at one point, sitting at 20/5 in the first 10 overs.
![Festival to celebrate 24th anniversary and 60 years of classic Ford Mustang](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Festival to celebrate 24th anniversary and 60 years of classic Ford Mustang
This year celebrates 60 years of the Ford Mustang.
![Record turnout for Hamilton's big week of art and performance](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Record turnout for Hamilton's big week of art and performance
A feast of performing art has Hamiltonians in a cultural frenzy.
![Review: Captain Festus McBoyle’s Travellin’ Variety Show a 'tongue-in-cheek' performance](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Review: Captain Festus McBoyle’s Travellin’ Variety Show a 'tongue-in-cheek' performance
Aimed at the young ones but enough fun for the adults too.
![Review: Ice Cream is Melting a 'silly and fun' survival story](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Review: Ice Cream is Melting a 'silly and fun' survival story
The performance was part of the Hamilton Arts Festival.
![Chiefs players wearing microphones during games to engage fans](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chiefs players wearing microphones during games to engage fans
The microphone innovation was revealed on Sunday on Sky Sport's The Breakdown.
!['Crack on and keep pushing' the key for Waikato swimmer on Cook Strait crossing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Crack on and keep pushing' the key for Waikato swimmer on Cook Strait crossing
Edgar hasn't let himself be pigeonholed by dyslexia.
!['Well-practised thief': Judge slams shoplifter for involving children in thefts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Well-practised thief': Judge slams shoplifter for involving children in thefts
The judge believed Reece Whatarau tried to manipulate his victims.
![Mum pleads for understanding over adult son's screaming bouts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mum pleads for understanding over adult son's screaming bouts
“Pachygyria patients ... may have difficulty controlling some behaviours."
![Rain on its way for Auckland, set to spoil Black Caps T20](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rain on its way for Auckland, set to spoil Black Caps T20
Meteorologist's gloomy forecast spells doom for cricket fans today.
![Watch: Boat violently crashes in failed record attempt](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watch: Boat violently crashes in failed record attempt
The skipper says he's disappointed not to break the record but lucky to be alive.
![Spoiler alert: Final T20 match in doubt due to dire weather forecast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Spoiler alert: Final T20 match in doubt due to dire weather forecast
Cricket fans are set to pay for today’s sun-soaked day.
![Four-car crash causes power outage in Waikato](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Four-car crash causes power outage in Waikato
A witness told the Herald police closed the road and multiple fire crews attended.
![Hitchhikers blaze a trail on the 'Road to Help'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hitchhikers blaze a trail on the 'Road to Help'
A Te Awamutu pair have come up with a novel way to raise funds.
![Nightglow tickets to be released on Monday](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Nightglow tickets to be released on Monday
The number of people able to attend the finale of Balloons over Waikato will be limited.
![Coroner names Christopher Taukiri as man shot by police near Matamata](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Coroner names Christopher Taukiri as man shot by police near Matamata
Taukiri allegedly pulled a gun on police and another person. His funeral was on Tuesday.
![Two men arrested after Huntly service station robberies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Two men arrested after Huntly service station robberies
The offenders allegedly broke into two service stations within one minute.
![Hamilton Arts Fest and outdoor movies - here's what's on in the Waikato](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hamilton Arts Fest and outdoor movies - here's what's on in the Waikato
What's On in the Waikato in the next few weeks?
![Mystery Creek fireworks display cancelled](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mystery Creek fireworks display cancelled
Fireworks may not be appropriate given the wider community's equestrian and rural nature.