Special delivery: Six more kākāpō make landfall in Waikato
A sextet has joined Bunker, Ōtepoti, Motupōhue and Māhutonga at Sanctuary Mountain.
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Kelli Brown's A-League return
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Waikato boxer defeated in world title defence
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Hamilton tenor wins Australian Singing Competition
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Waikato NPC goes down against Wellington Lions
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Two crashes on Waikato Expressway cause significant delays
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'Slack practice': Fisher trawled in zone protecting threatened dolphins
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'Thrilled': Large grant to speed up mountain bike park's storm rebuild
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Hamilton Girls' rugby players make final, looking good for the future
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Company-X welcomes new team member
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Waikato NPC to face Wellington Lions at home
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Hamilton City Council votes to change Sonning Carpark to Opoia Paa
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Prime Minister out on Waikato campaign visit
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