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New app allows easy identification of all NZ plants, animals and fungi05 Feb 05:30 PM

It's the first AI tool tailor-made to ID Aotearoa wildlife and plant species.

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Ngāruawāhia kaumātua to get creative04 Feb 05:30 PM

Local art centre receives $15,000 funding for special art programme series.

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St John ambulances receive Māori makeover04 Feb 05:30 PM

The new design concept incorporates kaupapa Māori.

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Waipā on the hunt for rangatahi Māori leaders04 Feb 03:50 AM

Waipā mayor on the hunt for Tuia programme participant.

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Re/Max Flagship opens in Hamilton CBD03 Feb 05:30 PM

Operater Harry Luther brings solid credentials to new venture.

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'Stressed and extremely undervalued': Underpaid nail salon worker had to take preschooler to work at night03 Feb 06:00 AM

The owner of a nail salon has been ordered to pay her migrant worker $35,187.

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Waikato the place to be for Waitangi Day03 Feb 02:10 AM

Waikato Museum, Hamilton Gardens, Matamata-Piako mark day with events.

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Closing of Chateau Tongariro Hotel a blow for local tourism02 Feb 05:30 PM

The iconic hotel closes to guests on February 5.

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Raglan State Highway fissures not a quick repair job02 Feb 12:00 AM

Waikato District mayor says, “the health and safety of our communities come first”.

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Flooding and slips close Raglan and Coromandel roads01 Feb 09:32 PM

The weather forecast yields hope for the rest of Waikato.

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Three Waters reform approaches with high speed01 Feb 12:30 AM

Chief executives for entities appointed; two Bills still open for public feedback.

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Volcanology movers and shakers gather for seminars, workshops and field trips31 Jan 10:30 PM

The public are invited to get involved with Volcano Fest on Thursday.

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State Highway 23 – the Road to Raglan - suffers more damage overnight31 Jan 10:00 PM

Waka Kotahi working to keep the road open, to one lane, for as long as possible

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Delay to Hamilton intersection work after water mains found to be at risk31 Jan 05:30 PM

SH1C is to remain one lane in each direction, with some overnight closures ahead.

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Te Kūiti rainfall almost one-in-250-years event31 Jan 04:29 AM

Waitomo District Council urges residents to make emergency plan.

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Matamata-Piako District water network strained by rain31 Jan 03:35 AM

The local council asks residents to conserve water, local roads closed.

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10 candidates vying for seat on Tuakau Community Board31 Jan 12:30 AM

The byelection, caused by insufficient candidates in October, will be held on February 17.

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Flooded Waikato River paths closed as waters rise30 Jan 10:37 PM

Roads and housing in low-lying areas safe from flooding, says council.

Sport

Gallagher chiefs coaching team now complete30 Jan 10:31 PM

Paul Feeney and Ross Filipo join the Chiefs as assistant coaches.

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Weather: 'Here it comes' - weather system that caused deadly deluge tracking back over top of North Island30 Jan 09:56 PM

Warnings and watches are in place for regions across the top half of the North Island.

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Waikato crash: Accident closes part of State Highway 1 near Tirau29 Jan 10:54 PM

Motorists travelling towards Cambridge are being warned of lengthy delays.

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Kerbside bin collection operating as usual for long weekends in Hamilton29 Jan 12:30 AM

Use your food scraps bin, recycling bin and glass crate as an easy way to reduce waste.

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DOC asks for help to better understand native seals28 Jan 05:30 PM

DOC asks the public to report sightings of seals around the Coromandel, Hauraki Gulf.

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Taumarunui supermarket relocates into new $14m home27 Jan 10:30 PM

The supermarket no longer has to operate out of the old athletics club.

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Chiefs teams to play in exciting new pre-season format27 Jan 05:30 PM

The Chiefs Manawa will face New South Wales' Waratahs and Auckland's nib Blues.

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SH25A now fully closed 24/7, Waka Kotahi advises.27 Jan 03:00 AM

SH25A site continues to move, more rain coming, and work crews were being abused.

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Advice to avoid long queues on the road this long weekend26 Jan 10:30 PM

Planner shows predicted traffic flow across popular journeys

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The Veronicas to shake up South Waikato festival26 Jan 05:30 PM

That Weekend festival will make some noise at Okoroire this weekend.

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Man accused of urinating on goods at supermarket, causing $15k loss26 Jan 06:00 AM

Its alleged the 31-year-old has also pinched thousands of dollars worth of grocery items.

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Almost 50 per cent of local rivers inaccessible to fish26 Jan 02:14 AM

River fragmentation often leads to freshwater biodiversity loss.

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Waipā council urges caution by all lake users over cyanobacterial bloom25 Jan 10:21 PM

Exposure may cause illness in people and be fatal for dogs.

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Classic Motorcycle Festival farewells Pukekohe with a bang25 Jan 05:30 PM

The NZ Classics Motorcycle Racing Register will welcome 350 racers this weekend.

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Driver shortage continues to hit Waipā District recycling25 Jan 02:30 AM

Current staff are being offered incentives to find new workmates.

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