49 days ago

Jockey Taiki Yanagida’s parents pushed for manslaughter charges over fatal crash

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The jockey at the centre of a crash that killed Waikato rider Taiki Yanagida had racked up 11 careless riding offences in less than three years, including earlier on the fatal day.

A coroner has now found that 28-year-old Yanagida might still be alive if fellow jockey Sam Weatherley had been stopped from riding again at that meet, instead of being given a deferred suspension that allowed him back in the saddle.

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3 days ago

Former Waipā mayor, regional council chairperson Alan Livingston dies

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

He’s been as described as a “true statesman” with a “calm, considered approach” who dedicated decades to his community.

Tributes are flowing after the death of former Waipā mayor and regional council chairperson Alan Livingston.

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4 hours ago

Poll: What do you think about medicinal cannabis?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Politicians may not usually be keen to be snapped with cannabis, but the Deputy Prime Minister is backing a growing medicinal export industry.

David Seymour was in Waikato to cut the ribbon at the opening of Ora Pharm’s medicinal cannabis and hemp extraction facility this week.

What do you think about medicinal cannabis? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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What do you think about medicinal cannabis?
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3 days ago

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