Missing Hamilton swimmer ‘pulled into whirlpool and dragged down’
The adoptive father of a man missing in the Waikato River has described the horrifying moment his son was pulled under by a whirlpool in the middle of the river.
As of Sunday afternoon, Teananga Tiotia, 25, remained missing in the river. However, his adoptive parents, Tiotia Kaueata and Tema Teroko - who is the missing man’s older sister - said they were under no illusions regarding his likely fate.
Looking for kids trike
Hi there, anyone got any kids trikes like this in Hamilton area, they want to get rid of. Looking for couple for craft project.
‘Simply irresponsible’: Wallaby likely kept as pet in Hamilton, regional council says
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.
Struggle to see a specialist: Majority of cardiology referrals declined
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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