12 days ago

Police investigating robbery at Cambridge petrol station

The Team from Waikato Police

Police are investigating a robbery at a petrol station in Cambridge early today.

At around 6.35am, four people entered the Victoria Street petrol station and jumped over the counter.
Staff deployed the fog cannon but unfortunately the offenders managed to steal the till before leaving.

One of those involved was described as a male with a skinny build, wearing a black face covering, black hoodie and black pants.

Police would like to hear from anyone who has information which could help us identify and locate these four offenders.
If you can help, please contact us via 105 and quote event number 251125/6524.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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7 hours ago

Roadworks on SH1 between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri

NZ Transport Agency (NZTA)

From 7 to 18 December, there will be night-time closures on SH1 between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri (Sundays to Thursdays, 9pm to 5am) to carry out wire rope barrier maintenance. Please expect delays when travelling through this area. Find out more

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6 days ago

Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.

We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?

Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.

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Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
  • 53.2% Yes
    53.2% Complete
  • 46.8% No
    46.8% Complete
1883 votes
1 day ago

Hospital ED new location of interest in measles spread

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Waikato Hospital’s Emergency Department is the latest location of interest for measles.

Two separate days in the last week were listed on Health NZ’s website on Friday morning as a place where someone with measles was known to have visited.

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