Doorman beaten, stomped unconscious, attacker claims 'just a pub fight'
Tuumanako Tawha stomped on the victim's head as he lay on the ground.
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Coach Clayton McMillan said the match was an exciting way to kick-start the 2024 season.
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The young Australian halfback was a mainstay for Waikato in the 2023 FPC.
Huge freight company plugs into Hamilton 'the heart of the golden triangle'
Maersk's new facility at the Ruakura Superhub can hold nearly 30,000 pallets.
Te Awamutu entities gain sport and recreations awards
Record number of nominations from around the Waikato region for 2023 Sport Waikato awards.
Action-packed line-up of Waikato winners
Winners have been chosen in the Waikato Sport & Active Recreation Awards.
Community hero resuscitates local lifeguard service
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Nuclear testing medals handed out to four veterans
New Zealand sent two naval frigates for Operation Grapple in 1957.
Kihikihi bowlers help make wishes come true
Bowls team led by Henry Te Moni wins Make-A-Wish Tournament.
Genesis scholarships support Huntly students
Te Wharekura o Rakaumanga and Huntly College teachers selected 15 students.
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Motorbikes seized as gang members gather for tangi of man shot by police
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Mt Tihia tramp evades walkers once again
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Search underway to replace council CEO with 45 years' experience
Waipa District Council needs to replace its long-serving chief executive.
SH1 delays to be expected for next few months in Waikato
Journeys between Taupiri, and Ohakea in the lower North Island are affected.
New village native planting plan allows for bird corridor
New living well community plants native plants to benefit local wildlife.
'Unprecedented demand' sees extra grandstand built for Taupō Super400
The return of Supercars to New Zealand has been met with huge demand for tickets.
Waikato Warehouse stores make switch to solar power
The Warehouse is using a quarter of the power produced by the solar farm.
Haggis and highland dancing lifts the spirits at Paeroa's Scottish party
Paeroa celebrated the best of Scotland last weekend.
Heartfelt play pulls inspiration from real events
One Way Out pulls inspiration from real events and a time in Emily Costello’s life.
Striking it lucky: Matamata player's $100k Lotto payday
Waikato winners in Saturday night's draw.
$500k in losses: Burglar stole keys to every car on lot
The Huntly man doesn't have to pay a cent back.
'Working from home' a good option says NZTA as Waihī to Tauranga works get underway
Work on State Highway 2 between Waihī to Tauranga expected to continue into March.
Superhub 'cool' place to do business as three cold store facilities open
Big Chill Distribution opened its 32,200 sqm facility as new business announces tenancy.
Opinion: Starlight burning out: Taupō cinema a vital cultural lifeline
Reviewer Jen Shieff weighs in on the impending loss of Taupō's only cinema.
Former Waikato prop named to play for England A
Josh Iosefa-Scott is now eligible for England selection after three years based there.
Fatal police shooting: Sirens, gunshots shock ‘tight-knit’ community
Police said an armed man entered a stranger’s home.
People advised to protect themselves from the flu following deadly outbreak
People reminded about seriousness of common flu outbreaks.
One dead and two injured in multiple Waikato crashes
Three crashes in Waikato have had serious impacts on those involved.
Two Chiefs teams line up against Blues
Many of the Chiefs' emerging talent earned valuable game time in Japan.
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Glenn Woodard and his wife were in New Zealand celebrating their wedding anniversary.