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Hautapu developments explained

Waipā District Council staff talked about the vision applied in establishing one of the region’s booming industrial estates – but the major issue for some…

A time to remember Uncle Frank – One of the fallen 58

Like many for whom Anzac Day brings family into sharp focus, Len Hatwell’s thoughts turn at this time to the trials faced by his forebears….

Mayors keep cards close

An amalgamation discussion right now could be short and pretty one sided in Waikato. A snap survey of Waikato’s civic leaders suggested the most do…

Mixed bands for services

Anzac Day commemorations in Cambridge will start at 7pm next Wednesday with an Anzac Eve Concert in the Town Hall that brings two major bands…

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Bell shows tons of promise

Xavier Bell wrapped up his summer season in sensational form, scoring two double-centuries in two weeks. “One double-hundred is a significant achievement but two is…

Rio done… now for Paris

Sleep was at the top of Devon Briggs’ agenda when he arrived home a fortnight ago. Fresh from his stunning performance at the Para Cycling…

Waipā star Kango for it

Waikato interest in the biggest event of Cambridge Raceway’s calendar tomorrow has been boosted following a late withdrawal. Kango, trained at Cambridge Raceway by Arna…

Jasmine and Balu: champions

What a difference a year makes. Just ask Jasmine Gaualofa. At the Leamington Pony Club’s Easter gymkhana last year, she and Balu, a 14-year-old station…

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Wild weather and tacos

Weather warnings can be like Tacos. Living in the United States, a country that has a hurricane, and a tornado, and a winter storm season,…

What are you looking to?

People look to many things for happiness, fulfilment – for peace and quiet, for daily necessities, wellbeing and prosperity. Whether from the government, local authorities,…

Success – and a reprimand

Starting with good news – great work by store staff and a quick response by police resulted in the arrest of a male at the…

Sprinting to the top

Waipa District Council’s debt level on June 30, 2022, was $149.5 million. A year later  it was $226 million, a rise of 51 per cent….