Articles by Waikato Herald
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National
'Tragically taken': Police name victims of triple-fatal Hamilton train crash
Thursday, 14 November 2024, 4:12pmPolice have named the three victims killed in a horror crash between a car and a train in Hamilton yesterday. They were William...
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National
School hall evacuated as crews battle fire
Wednesday, 30 October 2024, 1:33pmA school hall has been evacuated as crews battle a fire in a roof near Hamilton. A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman said they...
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National
Free programme helps rural youths gain driving licences – with near-perfect success rate
Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 3:29pmA South Waikato initiative is successfully pulling down barriers for rural youths to get their driver licences. Since it...
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Crime
Police seek owners of a 'haul' of property believed to be stolen
Wednesday, 31 July 2024, 1:30pmWaikato Police have recovered a “haul” of property they believe is linked to six burglaries and are now seeking the owners...
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National
'Strong lines of inquiry' into fatal 'road rage' crash
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 2:28pmPolice say they are following “strong lines of inquiry” into the fatal crash in Gordonton, Waikato, last week. Jonathan Michael...
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National
Iwi apply for temporary fishing closures in Hauraki Gulf
Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 10:41amThree iwi have applied for temporary fishing closures across three areas within the Hauraki Gulf. Ngāti Pāoa, Ngāi Tai...
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National
State Highway 25 closed after truck crash brings live powerlines down on the road
Tuesday, 16 April 2024, 1:18pmA truck crash has blocked one lane of State Highway 25 south of Whangamata. The truck hit a power pole, bringing live power...
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Sport
Waikato referee selected for Paris Olympics match officials team
Monday, 8 April 2024, 12:05pmWaikato referee Campbell-Kirk Kawana-Waugh has been appointed as a match official for the Paris Olympic Football Tournaments...
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Crime
Drugs, illegal firearms seized in Matatmata police raids
Wednesday, 3 April 2024, 4:03pmPolice have seized methamphetamine, cannabis plants, drug utensils and illegal firearms in Matamata and Okauia in two raids...
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National
More than $1 billion in assets at risk from Thames flooding
Monday, 11 March 2024, 2:43pmThames is going to come up against some “big costs” as it attempts to tackle shoreline protection. Thames-Coromandel Mayor...
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National
More than $1 billion in assets at risk from Thames flooding
Monday, 11 March 2024, 2:43pmThames is going to come up against some “big costs” as it attempts to tackle shoreline protection. Thames-Coromandel Mayor...
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National
More than $1 billion in assets at risk from Thames flooding
Monday, 11 March 2024, 2:42pmThames is going to come up against some “big costs” as it attempts to tackle shoreline protection. Thames-Coromandel Mayor...
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National
Kūaotunu prepares plan for ‘Dark Sky’ status
Monday, 11 March 2024, 12:40pmStarry nights on the Kūaotunu peninsula are a step closer to being protected with the Biosphere Dark Sky Project submitting...
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Sport
Chiefs to face Brumbies in Melbourne on Sunday
Thursday, 29 February 2024, 3:19pmThe Gallagher Chiefs, like the other 11 DHL Super Rugby Pacific teams, will gather at Melbourne’s AAMI Park this weekend...
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National
Drills, dunes and doubleheaders for Taupō Marist in Fiji
Wednesday, 28 February 2024, 12:08pmTaupō Marist Premiers are heading to Fiji after taking out the 2023 King Country Rugby Union Division One last season. The...
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National
Taupō schools in lockdown as armed police respond to incident
Thursday, 22 February 2024, 3:53pmSeveral schools in Taupō have been placed in lockdown while police deal with an incident in the suburb of Hilltop. Tauhara...
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National
Hamilton City Council proposes more service and staff cuts
Thursday, 22 February 2024, 1:52pmServices and staff positions at Hamilton City Council are on the chopping block as part of efforts to balance the books. At...
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National
What repealing Three Waters could mean for your rates
Thursday, 8 February 2024, 2:38pmHamilton City Council says it is facing significant changes because incorporating water services costs back into its budgets...
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National
Thames' main road closed for several hours
Monday, 5 February 2024, 1:55pmState Highway 25, at the intersection of Banks St in Thames is closed for several hours while emergency services respond...
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National
Hundreds of protected birds take up residence in small North Island town
Wednesday, 24 January 2024, 1:05pmStaff at Tūrangi’s New Zealand Post branch got a shock recently when the wrong kind of bill came through the door. It belonged...
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Politics
Hamilton East Ward by-election 2024: Voting for new councillor position opens this week
Monday, 22 January 2024, 12:31pmVoting in the Hamilton City Council East Ward by-election will open on Friday. The by-election will seek a new councillor...
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National
Foodies say 'cheese' as NZ festival heads north
Thursday, 11 January 2024, 4:53pmCheese lovers and connoisseurs are invited to the Cambridge Raceway for a cheesy celebration. The New Zealand Cheese Festival...
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National
Group using plastic jugs to float down Waikato River prompt police warning
Friday, 5 January 2024, 4:44pmA group of people attempted to float down the Waikato River using nothing but empty plastic bottles and a child’s kick board...
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Sport
Cancer Society fundraiser: Hundreds nationwide join Longest Day Golf marathon
Sunday, 24 December 2023, 9:20amHamilton golfers are joining hundreds nationwide in a golf marathon to raise funds for people living with cancer. The Cancer...
