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Smart parking meters to replace old coin-operated machines in Hamilton
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Remembering Gabrielle: Coromandel still recovering from cyclone
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Six dead as influenza outbreak strikes NZ aged care facility
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Younger brother hopes to boost Parker family's boxing dynasty
After a 19-month hiatus, John Parker returned to boxing in December.
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Teen surfer rides wave of success with three in a row
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Two new assistants complete Chiefs Manawa coaching line-up
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Creativity 'saved my life': Waipā artists invite locals behind studio walls
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Waikato Anniversary Day? Not anytime soon
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The Waikato rugby rep who gave up Gwynne Shield spot to play accordion
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Kiwi Olympic hopeful makes transatlantic move
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Why Hamilton neighbourhood is being renamed
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Five Waikato-born players make Māori All Stars line-up
Xavier Willison and Te Maire Martin are in the men's squad - both whakapapa to Tahāroa.
Jetboats roar at Meremere again - for the last time
The Jetsprint Championship is back at Meremere after a three-year hiatus.
Community split on Telephone Rd rail crossing fix
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Manu mana on show at Hamilton's Waterworld
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Lienert-Brown to co-captain Chiefs for second game in Japan
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Police find body in Te Akau, Waikato
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'If it helps a little, I am happy': Woman, 75, shaves head for charity
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Getting from A to B in 2054: The future shape of Waikato transport
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Waipā community funding up for grabs
Community clubs, groups and organisations are eligible, with one-off events prioritised.