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Birthday boy There will be a party in the Pettit household for the second weekend running when new mayor Mike celebrates his 58th birthday on…

It’s down to specials

The political futures of 10 Waipā candidates rest with special votes which are unlikely to be processed before tomorrow. (Thursday) As The News went to…

Bech renews water debate

Water is back on the table at Waikato District Council following Aksel Bech’s decisive mayoral victory over incumbent Jacqui Church. Bech returns to the council…

Local elections – preliminary results

Midday More shocks. Liz Stolwyk who looked to have been beaten by Stu Kneebone for the second Waipa King Country spot on Waikato Regional Council…

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Lacrosse talent on display

The future of lacrosse was on display at Albert Park in Te Awamutu last weekend. Top youth talent from across the North Island was brought…

Here comes the Targa

The rally season is not over – ‘NZ’s ultimate road race’ is yet to be run. After town and country in King Country hosted rounds…

Dads, sons and All Blacks

Two former Hautapu hookers caught up following the All Blacks game in Auckland on Saturday night. Chris Carter and David Roigard watched their sons, Leroy…

Getting faster for France

The velodrome hums with energy as the team preparing for the World Masters in Roubaix, France gathers for another training session. The sound of wheels…

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Breaches and driving issues

Over the past week, Cambridge Police have held several people to account.  A male was arrested for breach of a protection order and possession of…

Think before you…

Have you ever opened your mouth to vent a viewpoint in a way that left you feeling later on that you could have picked your…

A lack of evidence

On August 19 I made a request to the New Zealand Transport Agency under the Official Information Act for the data the Ministry of Transport…

Be bold, call for help

People often assume family harm is physical abuse. It encompasses emotional, psychological, financial, and sexual abuse, however, normalisation of behaviour is where a person is…