Waikato Regional Theatre operations company to be set up
The board will include WRPT trustees and directors with theatre management experience.
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Waipā honours seven local legends on walks of fame
Inductees are recognised for their accomplishments in sports, music and writing.
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The alleged incident saw one man stabbed in the chest.
District Council earthquake-proofs CBDs
After community consultation council identified busy streets and buildings posing risk.
Hamilton's first fully inclusive playground one step closer to reality
HCC just approved design concepts and stage plans with work set to start next year.
Waikato Expressway blessed and ready for motorists
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$200m retirement village project for Putāruru
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2022 Waikato Women's FPC squad announced
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Facelift for historic bridge in the pipeline
The 117-year-old bridge was last painted in 1999-2000
Local elections: Candidates to be listed in random order
Waikato Regional Council is to list candidate names in random order on voting documents.
'Communicating with notes', Countdown manager never bothered to meet worker
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Driver charged for causing crash that killed boxing coach
A driver involved in a crash that killed boxing coach Brett McNaught has been charged.
Three Waters Reform: Waipā mayor demands better reform
Waipā District Council wants local voices to be heard in Wellington.
Huntly pool flicks the switch to heating with electricity
The Project is part of Waikato District Council's efforts to reduce emissions.
NZTA warns road users of potholes and wild winter weather
Transport Agency urges people to be vigilant and drive to the conditions.
Undermanned Northern United Mamba overcome FTNC Premier
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Waikato primary school trio named 2022 AgriKidsNZ Grand Champions
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Raglan cycleway nears completion after funding secured
Waikato District Council secured funding for the final three stages of the shared path.
Overnight detours on SH1 Waikato Expressway at Hampton Downs
Road will meet design and safety standards for travelling at the new 110km/h speed limit.
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McKenzie brothers to line up for Woodlands
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Waikato sex offender's preventive detention sentence quashed despite high risk of reoffending
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Lisa Lewis' privacy breached by bureaucratic blunder
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Former prison guard awarded $70,000 for unjustifiable dismissal
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Waikato woman admits role in P, GBL drug ring
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City council says new annual plan reflects certainty of projects and budget
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