Owls and bats feature in adults-only arboretum overnighter
People can now stay overnight at the Waitakaruru Arboretum near Tauwhare.
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Chiefs sign Canterbury head coach to join experienced leadership group
Chiefs' CEO says Bourke is fitting in like he's always been part of the Chiefs.
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'They have forgiven you': Man who stabbed brother in heart jailed
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Cambridge Clock Tower to get its time and chime back
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Impressive new Hamilton library now complete
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Police 'alarmed' after baby found in teens' impounded car at Waikato street-racing event
Police found baby in a car at street racer event where over 200 infringements were given.
Twelve arrests made overnight in Waikato after illegal street racing
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Captain's call: The tough All Blacks decision facing Scott Robertson
New All Blacks coach likely to consider key leadership change.
'Goldilocks of New Zealand': Hamilton MP showcases his electorate
The new MP presented his maiden statement in Parliament yesterday.
Tributes flow as high school closes
After almost six decades of education, the Waikato secondary school has closed.
'Now the hard work begins' says Port Waikato MP
The Electoral Commission just released the official results.
Mass rescue on Waikato River: Why police are warning about river floats
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'Well deserved': The Gone scoops up five NZ Television Awards
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'He was hunting for children': Sex offender caught trying to lure girls into car
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Paralytic shellfish toxins warning in Waikato
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Hamilton teens get some mana with their manus
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Two days after killing a man and dumping his body, the murderer stormed a pub
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The potential new development was first explored in 2019.
Christmas Grinch warning: Thieves target packages, credit cards
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Residents asked to conserve water as hot summer looms
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Counterfeit cash being used across the Waikato
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Magical bridge sets the benchmark for playgrounds in New Zealand
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Waikato Uni confident of med school despite Act request for new costings
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Residents feel unsafe after Hamilton home invasion
Residents of a Hamilton street feel unsafe after latest alleged home invasion.
Major evening delays due soon on Hamilton to Tauranga route
Remedial works on SH1 at Rangiriri are coming to an end while works on SH29 kick off.
Christmas lead-up sees roads closed across Coromandel, North Waikato
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SH1B Telephone Rd gets permanent detour signs as no fix in sight
The crossing was closed due to safety concerns in April 2022.
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Hamiltonians split on $1.7m makeover plans for Wellington Street Beach
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