Waikato community legends gain royal attention
15 locals have received King's Birthday Honours.
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Didymo Dave gets King's Birthday Honours nod
Didymo Dave is a Taupō icon; now, he's been recognised by King Charles.
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Four Waikato teenagers brave the shave for hair-raising fundraising
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Waikato schools not afraid of greatness at Shakespeare Festival
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New shoots and old forest greet Taupō walkers
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One person seriously injured in truck and car crash on SH30
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French foodie film serves up the story of the first restaurant
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NZTA focusing on 'reactive activities' as pothole season arrives
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Cadaver dogs used in search for missing woman
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Busy people helping busy people in mentorship program
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Police seeking drone footage after fatal Waikato crash
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Tramping paradise all thanks to locals' hard work
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Police, planters and social posts get the thumbs up
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A free feed is the signature dish in this town
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Kelsos hoping to unveil another promising Proisir filly
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Kitten wants family to get Lucky
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Bay of Plenty Squash Open brings elite athletes to Taupō
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Review: Gritty and witty combine in British spy drama
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Drive to get horses microchipped in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle
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Amazing community space grows people and plants
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