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Bootleg smokes the competition at beer and cider awards
The smokey stout was the first the team brewed at their Matangi site.

Flight of his life: Teen's family grateful to saviours
Public support needed for chopper crews after a record year of rescues

Police will 'bend over backwards' to find ram-raiders
A Thames business leader says ram-raids are 'demoralising' and 'frightening'.

Rock stars: Bringing minerals to life
Rocks at the Thames School of Mines are now accessible to people around the world

MMR and flu immunisations critical for winter
The DHB's campaigns continue to get a 95 per cent vaccination rate to reach herd immunity.

Work on Rototuna's beating heart progresses
Rototuna village is taking shape as work on village square, cycling connections starts.

Intense battle between OTC Timber HGHS Langman and University of Waikato Premier lost in the final few minutes
Two nail-biters make for some exciting netball in third week of competition.

DHB and defendant take issues with mental health reports to High Court
A DHB is struggling to provide court-ordered mental health reports for offenders.

Power lines down, road closed following Waikato crash
No reports of serious injuries, police said.

Community leader praises Waikato DHB Covid support
Anjum Rahman says DHB's Covid health and welfare support was 'gold standard healthcare'.

Who murdered Julius Caesar?
Take your pick then come to the Little Theatre and find out if you are right.

Waikato DHB's Te Awamutu vaccination clinic goes mobile
Te Awamutu's vaccination clinic team will be visiting various sites to provide vaccines

'It just wasn't meant to be': Resurgent Kahui reflects ahead of homecoming
Playing in Hamilton again is an opportunity Richard Kahui never thought he'd have.

New bridge to Peacocke marks exciting milestone
The first new bridge for the city since the Pukete Bridge was completed in 1996.

Wild weather: Tornado, gales - woman dies after being crushed by tree; harbour bridge lanes closed
Wild weather has hit the country.

Six Te Awamutu Sports players in Under-20 squads
Te Awamutu Sports has strong representation at Super Rugby Under-20 tournament in Taupō.

Ruakura Superhub signs up another chill tenant
Logistics company Maersk signed a lease to build a new cold store facility at the hub.

Hamilton City Council gives nature a helping hand
The Nature in the City project got under way at Donny Park last week.

Applications open for 2022 Waikato Business Awards
Record entries evidence of the region's innovative and high-performance business spirit.

Milk tanker attack: Boy racer seeks discharge without conviction
The 18-year-old will keep his name suppression until sentencing in July.

Man admits drug driving causing fiery Waikato fatal truck crash
Blood tests showed Karl McQuillan had methamphetamine in his system at the time.

Super Saturday of music and arts to brighten up Hamilton
The Love the Centre campaign continues this Saturday with four music and arts events.

Engineering and music work here and aboard
Phillip Thorntons offers general engineering and fabrication services to the community.

Hamilton keeps options open on Three Waters Reform
HCC voted to keep engaging in all matters of the reform to get best outcomes for the city.

'Heartbreaking': The toll of four ram raids in four months
"It's not just the physical damage and costs but the impact on their emotional wellbeing."

Women challenged to try outdoor adventures
Women jumping at chance for some outdoor adventure

'Suffering demons': Man's life after killing motorist in head-on crash
The victim had been heading home after attending Americarna in New Plymouth.