Desert Road to close at night for five weeks
NZTA advises the detour will add about 30 minutes to travel times.
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Raglan road works close State Highway 23 overnight for three weeks
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Divot stomping all part of the day at inaugural Festival of Polo
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Health warning lifted for Lake Arapuni
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Big year ahead of Te Awamutu's The Woolshed theatre
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Whatawhata crash victim named
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Road to close on key Waikato-BoP route
A road over the Kaimai Range will be closed overnight at times over the next few months.
Hamilton hosts women's heavyweight title fight
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Motorists advised to be extra vigilant as school returns
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Chiefs reveal new Super Rugby captain
The 63-game Chiefs' veteran will take over the reins for 2024.
NZ’s Best Beach 2024 winners announced
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SPCA offers half-price pets as adoption rates drop
Pet adoption rates have dropped, putting pressure on the SPCA.
Chiefs squad named for Japan pre-season matches
Group features the experience of many All Blacks alongside the team’s younger talent.
Police seek information on Whatawhata car crash
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Two stricken fishermen plucked from rocks in dramatic helicopter rescue at Port Waikato
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'Foolish old man': Osteopath who performed sex act on patient revealed
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Thunderbolts and lightning prompt a fitting end to Waikato's Summer Concert Series
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Auckland Anniversary name change promoted by Waikato MP
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