765 days ago

Nine impounded cars, and 200 fines issued

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

When about 500 street racers gathered in Hamilton over the weekend, police locked up nine vehicles and handed out more than 200 infringement notices.
It was part of a zero tolerance approache, Waikato road policing manager Inspector Jeff Penno said.
Four people were charged with driving with excess breath alcohol.
Read more here.

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1 day ago

Where do you think sells the best sausages?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Through all the tumult of existence, one thing remains unchanged - the makings of a good sausage.

Frankton Butchery owner Jim Ashton reckons people are looking for something reliable and they find it at his Commerce St store, whether its 15kg-worth or a single snarler.

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1 day ago

What do you think of this new housing option?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A program to move people out of rentals and give them a sense of security with housing has been launched in Te Awamutu.

Twenty new two bedroom townhouses on Ohaupo Rd are available to buy at $291,750 - less than half the market price.

The catch is - you don’t own the land but hold a 100-year lease.

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