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Excel expert loves working for Enrich Group
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'The hazard was obvious': Judge orders Te Kuiti meat plant to pay $320K after worker's death
Jared Te Whare died after suffering a seizure while on a legging stand at UBP.
Hamilton ram raids: Ram raiders smash their way into Centre Place mall
A liquor store near Chartwell Shopping Centre was also targeted.
Local elections cut no ice with young people
Just seven of 20 students polled were aware of the upcoming elections
Radius Care buying Matamata Country Lodge units and care home
The sale price of $17.1 million includes three neighbouring properties.
'Was excited to see her': Man clocked at 184km/h during trip to see girlfriend
The 20-year-old was in a rush to see his Taranaki girlfriend.
Brass bands putting on their PJs to play night and day
Rock bands, choirs, and a ukulele group join brass bands for a blast in Hamilton.
Ramping up for RAW with official preview exhibition this month
Self-guided open studio art trail connects visitors with top Raglan artists.
Waikato police appeal for sightings of missing Te Kuiti man
Colin Heath went missing from the rural Waikato town in March.
Local elections 2022: Meet the Waikato Candidates events
Find out where you can meet your local candidates and ask them the tough questions.
HCC demands rethink of Three Waters law changes
Paula Southgate and Angela O'Leary deliver strong message to Parliament select committee.
Know your local candidates before you vote
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Devoted dad Andrew Ferguson was on the school run when tragedy struck
Andrew Ferguson was on his way to pick up his children from school when he died.
Body found in rural Waikato town after man was reported missing
The body was discovered this morning at Waitakaruru by a member of the public.
Driven and dominant Hamilton Girls High School wins UNISS unbeaten
Trust Waikato Hamilton City Netball Centre and the schools involved can be proud.
Union Square looking for 16 retail tenants
The tenancies will become available from early 2023 to 2025.
Tiaki – Tourism operators leading the charge for nature
Conservation Week encourages Kiwis to get involved in nature and help take care of it.
'Very traumatic': Mob associate mum says fatal shooting incident led to her dealing drugs
Drug dealer Sharon Marfell jailed for seven years for supplying and possessing P and GBL.
Waipā's green spaces safe from housing intensification changes
The district council assured residents: town belt and green spaces will be protected.
Council proposes retail, office and housing for Carter's Flat
The area around Albert Street might soon undergo rezoning as part of Plan Change 19.
'Lost home, job, child': Victims' stark loss after 'serious' robbery
The trio were jailed for their roles in the hours-long ordeal.
Worker's advocate wants to take health board battle international
Beleaguered battler for workers' rights loses bid for judicial review of ERA decisions.
Inside the secretive Mormon temple
Rare glimpse reveals white boiler suits, golden oxen and chandeliers.
The density argument is won, now how do you do density well?
There is a danger in assuming de-regulation automatically provides quality.
Theft of safe containing $250K at centre of Mongrel Mob killing
John Kina Edwards was jailed for six and a half years for DJ Grant's death.
Man who murdered partner in front of children jailed for 17 years
A man who killed a woman in front of her children has been jailed for 17 years.
ANZ cricket fee subsidy helps Waikato kids get to the crease
Fees one of the first barriers families face in deciding if they can register their child.
Business finance partner trades role for job at Enrich Group
Hamiltonian Johnathan Tan is Enrich Group's new Management Services general manager.
Watch: Car used in attempted ram raid bursts into flames
And a car almost rolls away during another early morning ram raid on shop.
Smoked Paprika set to spice up rock quest national final
Hamilton band from Hillcrest High School is one of seven set to play in Auckland.
Love to play? Have your say
The council is holding information sessions for the community to give feedback.
Fieldays Innovation Awards prize package grows
Support, recognition, and mentoring to take innovations to the next level.
Hamilton crime spree: Five retailers hit by thieves in overnight burglaries
One burglary attempt resulted in a car catching fire.