Flames and smoke 'billowing' from Taupō house fire
Fire and Emergency services received multiple calls about the fire from about 11.32am.
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Volunteers plant 10,000 daffodils in a Hamilton park
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Police release name of man killed in Somerville Rd crash
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Bus timetable doubles with arrival of electric fleet in Waikato
The new EV buses come with a new timetable which will see services double in some areas.
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Waikato wheelchair rugby player tackles Outward Bound course
The special programme was developed with Paralympics New Zealand and NZ Wheelchair Rugby.
Waikato referee selected for Paris Olympics match officials team
It will be the Hamiltonian's third global tournament.
Second big Lotto win in days for Thames-Coromandel
Big payday after punter strikes it lucky.
Sea farmers set their sights on a bigger bounty
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'Great boon': 350 riders compete in Epic mountain bike race
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Two-week search for missing Auckland woman called off
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Truck fire leads to temporary closure on Waikato Expressway
Motorists are advised to expect delays and use an alternative route where possible.
Fatal crash in Waipa may have happened hours before police report
Police are investigating the cause of a fatal crash in Waipā.
Chiefs Manawa picks strong team in bid for home final
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'Loosehead Len' to return to his Coromandel roots
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Steam rising: Waikato Club Rugby gets underway for 2024
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Kids still playing chicken with trains on notorious rail bridge
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Uncertain future for historic Waihi Art Centre and Museum
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Person dies in hospital after SH5 crash
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Waikato motocross racers to go to hell this weekend
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Inclusive youth holiday programme comes to Hamilton
Applications are now open for the 2024 To the Front Kirikiriroa youth music programme.
From rat-infested tip to a thing of beauty: The story of Hamilton Gardens
Peter Sergel tells the history of the world-renowned attraction.
Classic bike racers warm up track for Supercars
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Talented pair to perform Midday Concert in Taupō
Taupō local Fergus Byett will return to town for a classical concert next week.
TA Rugby Sports & Recreation Club welcomes third life member
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Te Awamutu Sports rugby ready to kick off 2024 campaign
Prop Tom Woelders has moved north after representing Wairarapa Bush in 2023.
Chiefs players Norris and Nanai-Seturo celebrate 50th games this weekend
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