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‘Worst to come’: Largest weather system of the year to bring a month’s worth of rain
Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued for large swathes of the country.
Northland set to lose $70m tomato project to Waikato
Glasshouse will relocate to Waikato for a new CO2 supply after Marsden Point closure.
Serious injuries: Waikato road closed overnight after crash
The road has reopened after the Serious Crash Unit investigated.
‘Has an impact’: Hawke’s Bay station sold to overseas owner to be converted to forestry
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Raglan dairy farmer wins Waikato farm environment award
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Terrified woman carjacked by man on meth at busy intersection, ordered to drive
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Sears and Hay lift Black Caps to series victory over Pakistan
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Rescue helicopter charity celebrates double-milestone
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Hamilton schools lockdown ends with imitation firearms seized, person in custody
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All Blacks prop ruled out for remainder of Super Rugby season
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