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98 days ago

Why Tyrone Thompson is back with Chiefs to chase All Blacks dream after NRL season in Newcastle

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Returning Chiefs hooker Tyrone Thompson refuses to label his short-lived NRL stint a failed experiment, as he goes about resuming his rugby career and pursuing an All Blacks dream.

After three seasons in Super Rugby Pacific, the 25-year-old had crossed the ditch, and crossed codes, to play with the Newcastle Knights in 2025.

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6 days ago

Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?

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Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
  • 76.3% Inside!
    76.3% Complete
  • 23.7% On top!
    23.7% Complete
1123 votes
1 hour ago

What do you think of the new Waikato racing centre proposed for Tamahere?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Early plans for a new 164ha base for the Waikato’s horse racing industry have been revealed, which will include space for harness racing, a retirement village, a small commercial precinct and a residential lifestyle block.

A community information day was held at the Tamahere Community Hall on Sunday where locals and other interested parties got to see early versions of the master plan for Waikato Thoroughbred Racing’s (WTR) new racing and events centre to the south of Hamilton.

What do you think of the new Waikato racing centre proposed for Tamahere? Tell us more 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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