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Councils across New Zealand started their Long Term Plan discussions.
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Waikato motocross racers to go to hell this weekend
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Tourism funding on the chopping block as Waikato councils face 'tough times'
Several local councils proposed major funding cuts for the regional body.
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Te Waitere Classic 2024
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Three-car crash in National Park; person helicoptered to hospital
One person had moderate injuries.
Road works scheduled for key western Waikato routes
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Decision on National Park Village name change still months away
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Up to 90 minutes added to travel times on Ruapehu highway
Upcoming Ruapehu District roadworks could see 90 minutes added to travel times.
Waikato-Tainui launches High Court action against the Government
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On hand to see the effort was Amy Silcock, who held the record for just three days.
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Shearer passed the milestone 40 minutes into the final two-hour run.
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Woman dies after quad-bike crash in Marokopa
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Taranaki-King Country MP returns to her VW roots with an electric twist
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Marokopa fugitive dad Tom Phillips: Police reveal 12 more sightings
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Fugitive Marokopa man in Piopio: Dad and child steal quad bike, smash storefront at 2am
Phillips and masked child caught on security footage in Piopio.
From King Country to France, rugby 'legend' Toby Arnold retires
After 232 appearances in France, Toby Arnold has hung up his boots.
'Treat him with absolute respect': Judge warns Mongrel Mob member to leave victim alone
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Rugby: King Country B named
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