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161 days ago

Have any hospo outlets near you been affected by break-ins?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton’s hospitality operators are on edge after a string of burglaries and robberies targeting bars and restaurants across the city.

Rototuna’s Fergus Bar and Kitchen has been struck four times since opening in February last year — twice in the past three weeks alone. One break-in saw alcohol taken from behind the bar and a “pretty big mess” left behind.

Have any hospo outlets near you been affected by break-ins? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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7 days ago

Looking for kids trike

Aaron from Chartwell

Hi there, anyone got any kids trikes like this in Hamilton area, they want to get rid of. Looking for couple for craft project.

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4 days ago

‘Simply irresponsible’: Wallaby likely kept as pet in Hamilton, regional council says

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A wallaby spotted in Hamilton was probably kept as a pet, the regional council says - and that’s “simply irresponsible”.

The dama wallaby, which had an immature joey in its pouch, was spotted in Frankton on March 3, reported and killed, Waikato Regional Council says.

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2 hours ago

Struggle to see a specialist: Majority of cardiology referrals declined

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Less than half of cardiology referrals to Waikato Hospital were accepted last year, as new data paints a grim picture of people struggling to access specialist care in multiple areas.

GP representatives warn the situation is getting worse, leaving patients in “horrible" pain as they attempt to manage symptoms through primary care, or turning to private healthcare if they could afford it.

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