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Tony Quinn flashed his middle finger to everyone that doubted the weekend would succeed.
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Sunday’s race saw a return to the status quo with a win for Red Bull Racing's Will Brown.
Injuries, road block after SH2 crash, Waikato
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.
Waikato plane company signs major deal with Thai Air Force
Other Kiwi aviation repair firms will also benefit.
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Cambridge junior cyclists off to China for track world champs
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Town pool built on a sacred burial site to be demolished
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Michael Hill Taupō attacked in daylight robbery
Two people entered the store with their faces covered and police were called at 10.25am.
'As good as Bathurst': Fans celebrate start of ITM Taupō Super400
The Track to Town event was a big success as Supercars start practice today.
'She stepped out in front of me': Woman died after speeding ute hit her and threw her 24m
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Truck crash closes SH27 from Tatuanui to Tahuna for hours
One patient in moderate condition was taken to Waikato Hospital via ambulance.
Waipā's 2024 Tuia mentee 'no stranger to leadership', mayor says
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Fonterra appoints permanent COO
Anna Palairet had been acting in the position since June 2023.
Cambridge's nearly century-old water pipes to be replaced
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'Extremely disappointing': Velvetleaf outbreaks on Waikato farms
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The Regime review: Kate Winslet shows tyrannical side
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Chiefs Manawa awards 2024 highlight special players
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Te Awamutu firefighters prepare for annual Sky Tower Challenge
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Mercury Bay Boating Club finds new clubroom location
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Cambridge siblings make NZ team for BMX World Championships
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SH1 near Taupō reopens after logging truck rolls
“No injuries have been reported,” police said.
Alpine crossing lakes finally clear of noxious weed
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How NZ medicinal cannabis company Cannasouth went up in smoke
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What are Waikato councils proposing in their LTPs?
Councils across New Zealand started their Long Term Plan discussions.
'Significant fraud': Care worker steals $25k from two elderly clients
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Supercars excitement builds ahead of first Taupō racing
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Daffodils planted in memory of loved ones
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