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Vandals went on a water-meter destroying spree over the weekend, using trucks to rip out water meters and nearly draining a Huntly reservoir.
About 10 water meters, including two with larger 50mm pipes were targeted overnight on Friday causing water levels at a major drinking water reservoir to … View moreVandals went on a water-meter destroying spree over the weekend, using trucks to rip out water meters and nearly draining a Huntly reservoir.
About 10 water meters, including two with larger 50mm pipes were targeted overnight on Friday causing water levels at a major drinking water reservoir to drop to dangerous levels.
Lisa Nepia never gave up on her mission to feed hungry people, at one point organising food parcels even while in hospital after having a leg amputated.
The community champion had a lifelong battle with diabetes and died last week, aged 50.
A little-known Exclusive Brethren school is expanding its footprint and building a new administration and learning centre at their campus on Eureka Rd.
OneSchool Global has operated its Hamilton campus (formerly known as Waikato campus) at its semi-rural site in Eureka for the past 21 years and … View moreA little-known Exclusive Brethren school is expanding its footprint and building a new administration and learning centre at their campus on Eureka Rd.
OneSchool Global has operated its Hamilton campus (formerly known as Waikato campus) at its semi-rural site in Eureka for the past 21 years and recently opened a new $5m campus in Gore, Southland.
Did you know this school was in Eureka?
At Ryman you won't pay your base weekly fee for a whole year* when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village before 30 June 2025.
That means that you won’t pay rates, water rates, building insurance, maintenance fees and more. That’s great … View moreAt Ryman you won't pay your base weekly fee for a whole year* when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village before 30 June 2025.
That means that you won’t pay rates, water rates, building insurance, maintenance fees and more. That’s great financial certainty.
*Terms and conditions apply.
Hamilton’s overloaded sewer pipes have scuttled about 750 potential developments in a little over two years, council figures show.
The sewerage situation prompted a city council clamp-down in 2023, effectively shutting down development in large parts of the city to avoid putting the system … View moreHamilton’s overloaded sewer pipes have scuttled about 750 potential developments in a little over two years, council figures show.
The sewerage situation prompted a city council clamp-down in 2023, effectively shutting down development in large parts of the city to avoid putting the system under extra pressure.
But the constraints - and the council’s response - seem to have “severely dented the confidence” of investors, city councillor Sarah Thomson says.
Do you think the council made the right call on restricting new developments? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Petrol, followed by food, clothing and cosmetics.
Those are the four items most commonly shoplifted in New Zealand, according to the police.
Does this list surprise you? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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OPINION: The air of light-hearted joy, combined with purpose, as she bustled down the supermarket aisle set her apart.
Amid the weekend morning shoppers, slump-shouldered as they dutifully knocked off another chore by getting the groceries, she swaggered.
The Prospa Local Business Hero Awards are back! We're looking for local businesses that have stood out over the last 12 months - and by nominating a business in your community you could win some incredible prizes. Got an amazing mechanic? Know a super friendly pharmacist? Maybe you're … View moreThe Prospa Local Business Hero Awards are back! We're looking for local businesses that have stood out over the last 12 months - and by nominating a business in your community you could win some incredible prizes. Got an amazing mechanic? Know a super friendly pharmacist? Maybe you're gatekeeping a fab hairdresser. But it's time to spill!
Champion the incredible local businesses that make our New Zealand Neighbourhoods special by nominating them to be the 2025 Prospa Local Business Hero.
Nominations are now open – nominate your Local Business Hero now.
Our experts deliver fast, cost-effective Feasibility Assessments so you can move ahead with confidence. Plus, if you choose Cato Bolam for your project, we’ll credit the cost back to you. Call us today: 0800 2 CATOBOLAM
Thinking of buying or developing land? What’s the first question you … View moreOur experts deliver fast, cost-effective Feasibility Assessments so you can move ahead with confidence. Plus, if you choose Cato Bolam for your project, we’ll credit the cost back to you. Call us today: 0800 2 CATOBOLAM
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Hundreds turned up to see how the heroes of the sky ply their trade at the annual Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter Open Day on Sunday. Whether it was crawling about in a chopper or sitting in an ambulance there was plenty to keep the kids and even bigger kids happy.
Did you check out the rescue… View moreHundreds turned up to see how the heroes of the sky ply their trade at the annual Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter Open Day on Sunday. Whether it was crawling about in a chopper or sitting in an ambulance there was plenty to keep the kids and even bigger kids happy.
Did you check out the rescue chopper open day? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
All Blacks star Wallace Sititi is set to make a surprise early return from injury for the Chiefs prior to the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs.
The dynamic loose forward, who stormed onto the scene in 2024, so much so that he went on to be crowned World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year, as well… View moreAll Blacks star Wallace Sititi is set to make a surprise early return from injury for the Chiefs prior to the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs.
The dynamic loose forward, who stormed onto the scene in 2024, so much so that he went on to be crowned World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year, as well as All Blacks Player of the Year, picked up a knee injury on the national side’s end-of-year northern tour that had initially seemed destined to keep him out of the entire Super season.
In a move that marks a significant milestone in its journey, Volare, one of the country’s fastest-growing artisan bakeries, has shifted into a sprawling new factory with the capacity to quadruple production.
What began as a two-person dream in a converted garage has flourished into a thriving … View moreIn a move that marks a significant milestone in its journey, Volare, one of the country’s fastest-growing artisan bakeries, has shifted into a sprawling new factory with the capacity to quadruple production.
What began as a two-person dream in a converted garage has flourished into a thriving business employing nearly 150 people and fuelling a bread-loving community across Waikato and beyond.
What do you make of Volare's growth story? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
It’s a crime that generates losses of $2.6bn a year, was the catalyst for a notorious murder, claimed the scalp of a high-profile MP - and has prompted the Government to propose beefed up citizens arrest powers - but how bad is shoplifting in New Zealand?
Under the Official Information Act, … View moreIt’s a crime that generates losses of $2.6bn a year, was the catalyst for a notorious murder, claimed the scalp of a high-profile MP - and has prompted the Government to propose beefed up citizens arrest powers - but how bad is shoplifting in New Zealand?
Under the Official Information Act, the Waikato Times asked how many Kiwis were charged - and convicted - for two discrete crimes; shoplifting under $500, and shoplifting over $1000.
Have you witnessed shoplifting in your area? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
We've all been on a summer roadie and experienced first-hand the state of our roads.
If you've ever been stuck in a summer traffic jam, had near-misses on dangerous turns or feared for your life on clifftops (while the car behind you is tail-gating!) - you may have an opinion on this … View moreWe've all been on a summer roadie and experienced first-hand the state of our roads.
If you've ever been stuck in a summer traffic jam, had near-misses on dangerous turns or feared for your life on clifftops (while the car behind you is tail-gating!) - you may have an opinion on this one.
Tell us what main road or highway you think needs some serious attention across the country, and why!
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