25 days ago

Assaults on staff at Waikato Hospital double the national average

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Assaults on Waikato Hospital staff have increased by more than double the national average over just three years, according to Health NZ data obtained by the Waikato Times.

From July-December 2022 to January-June 2025 reported assaults on hospital workers in Waikato increased 63% from 120 to 152.

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3 hours ago

Poll: If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? 🛻🚨🚓

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In the Post's article on speeding penalties, the question is asked whether speeding fines are truly about road safety, or are they just a way to boost revenue for the Crown?

What do you think? Should speeding motorists receive speeding fines or demerit points?

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If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? 🛻🚨🚓
  • 40.7% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
    40.7% Complete
  • 59.3% The threat of demerit points (Nobody wants to lose their license!)
    59.3% Complete
59 votes
1 hour ago

Do you recognise these people?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Police investigating a serious assault in Matangi are asking the public for help in identifying the offenders.

Two people were trying to speak to the occupants of a dark-coloured Ford Falcon on Saturday night that was doing noisy burnouts in the semi-rural area.

Anyone with information should contact 105 either over phone or online by clicking “Update Report”. Please use file number 260301/0526.
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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1 hour ago

Seven the magic number for Ruakura Superhub warehouse project

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

It’s not quite the seven wonders of the ancient world, but the seven warehouses of the Ruakura Superhub are promising big things.

The new addition close by the inland port on the outskirts of the city will augment the numerous multi-million dollar investments already there.

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