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5 days ago

Flooding ravages Waikato farms

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Tim Brittain’s harrowing journey back to his farm late Friday evening was made worse when he discovered the damage to his farm.

Brittain co-owns Storth Oaks Angus stud with his wife in Mahiihi outside of Ōtorohanga. On Friday evening he was making his way back to his farm from Auckland, when … View more
Tim Brittain’s harrowing journey back to his farm late Friday evening was made worse when he discovered the damage to his farm.

Brittain co-owns Storth Oaks Angus stud with his wife in Mahiihi outside of Ōtorohanga. On Friday evening he was making his way back to his farm from Auckland, when his Range Rover hit deep water on Paewhenua road.

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5 days ago

Rebuilding trust top agenda for new Waikato police commander

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Building trust and confidence is front of mind for Waikato’s new top cop, after a 2025 in which the force was marked by scandals and scrutiny.

Superintendent Scott Gemmell started last week as the new Waikato district commander and says rebuilding public trust will be his number one priority.

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5 days ago

Waikato Hospital needs to be open about mistakes

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

EDITORIAL: For all the travails assailing public hospitals, transparency should not be one of them.
Hospitals used to own up to their mistakes in a very public fashion. Each year they published a list of “Sentinel Events” — the most serious incidents involving patient harm.
That window of … View more
EDITORIAL: For all the travails assailing public hospitals, transparency should not be one of them.
Hospitals used to own up to their mistakes in a very public fashion. Each year they published a list of “Sentinel Events” — the most serious incidents involving patient harm.
That window of openness has slammed shut.

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6 days ago

NZ Road Code for Heavy Vehicle Drivers (2020 edition)

Cordwainer from Melville

NZ Road Code for Heavy Vehicle Drivers (2020 edition)

358 pages, excellent condition.

Includes licence guide and truck loading code.

Price: $10

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6 days ago

Wild weather in the Waikato

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Waikato really copped it over the weekend, with wild weather leaving a hefty clean-up bill that may run into the millions.

While things are looking calmer in the days ahead, there are still plenty of slips and flooded roads across the district — so if you’re heading out, take it easy and… View more
The Waikato really copped it over the weekend, with wild weather leaving a hefty clean-up bill that may run into the millions.

While things are looking calmer in the days ahead, there are still plenty of slips and flooded roads across the district — so if you’re heading out, take it easy and stay alert.

We want to know: How did you and your whānau get on over the weekend?

Want to see what recovery will look like from here? The Waikato Times has the latest.

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11 days ago

Starting gun sounds for housing on Te Rapa Racecourse land with re-zoning

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton City councillors have signed off on a plan change that could see Te Rapa Racecourse swap stables for townhouses.

The deputy mayor says this paves the way for “basically creating a new suburb within the city”.

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11 days ago

Ready to make the most of retirement?

The Team from Patrick Hogan Village

From hobbies to adventures, there’s so much to enjoy!
- Explore new hobbies like gardening or painting
- Stay active with walking groups or cycling trails
- Learn something new with online courses or local classes
- Give back through volunteering or mentoring

Read the full article and… View more
From hobbies to adventures, there’s so much to enjoy!
- Explore new hobbies like gardening or painting
- Stay active with walking groups or cycling trails
- Learn something new with online courses or local classes
- Give back through volunteering or mentoring

Read the full article and take our fun quiz to find out which activities suit your personality best below!

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13 days ago

Tamahere home in dentist case was once centre of accountant’s fraud

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

It’s been a feature in a recent Hamilton District Court trial , but a Tamahere mansion already has an complicated history.

The property in Woodcock Rd - notable for having a hydroslide in the back yard - the scene of now-disproved alleged sexual offending by Hamilton dentist Rahul Gautam - … View more
It’s been a feature in a recent Hamilton District Court trial , but a Tamahere mansion already has an complicated history.

The property in Woodcock Rd - notable for having a hydroslide in the back yard - the scene of now-disproved alleged sexual offending by Hamilton dentist Rahul Gautam - made headlines more than 15 years ago, when it was a focus in the case of accountant Gary Soffe.

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7 days ago

Remington Hair Styler

Supriya from Cambridge

Remington Hair Styler
Used just once.
Condition - Brand New

Price: $30

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7 days ago

DeLonghi Dinamica Automatic Coffee Machine - Black

Supriya from Cambridge

DeLonghi Dinamica Automatic Coffee Machine - Black

Used - In excellent working condition.

Features include:
Can use pre-ground coffee powder or whole beans
4 coffee recipes, including; Espresso, Coffee, Long and Doppio+.
5 preset milk recipes, including; Cappuccino, Latte macchiato, Hot … View more
DeLonghi Dinamica Automatic Coffee Machine - Black

Used - In excellent working condition.

Features include:
Can use pre-ground coffee powder or whole beans
4 coffee recipes, including; Espresso, Coffee, Long and Doppio+.
5 preset milk recipes, including; Cappuccino, Latte macchiato, Hot milk, Caffelatte and Flat white.
15 bar pump pressure
300g beans container capacity
1.8L water container capacity
Programmable Aroma function, temperature, grind settings, water hardness etc.
My menu advanced personalization
Soft touch controls
LCD display
Lattecrema system technology
Twin shot
Possibility to use water filter

Coffee Machine Statistics -
Coffee - 4626
Milk - 2546

Price: $200

10 days ago

How do you think the surf comp will go?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A big event, a small town. Raglan locals want to know how the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour is going to work.

How do you think the surf comp will go? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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13 days ago

Poll: What do you think should happen with Chateau Tongariro?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The Government has refused to commit to saving the Chateau Tongariro Hotel, leaving demolition, decommissioning or private restoration all on the table despite strong community pressure to preserve the iconic building.

In a formal response to a petition led by Ruapehu District Mayor Weston … View more
The Government has refused to commit to saving the Chateau Tongariro Hotel, leaving demolition, decommissioning or private restoration all on the table despite strong community pressure to preserve the iconic building.

In a formal response to a petition led by Ruapehu District Mayor Weston Kirton, ministers acknowledged the Chateau’s cultural and economic significance but said no changes to current policy or legislation were warranted Chateau Petition response.

What do you think should happen with Chateau Tongariro? 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 should happen with Chateau Tongariro?
  • 5% Demolish it
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  • 95% A private operator should restore it
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40 votes
10 days ago

Hamilton woman’s $50 flax roses are helping her family get by

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Marama Wade sits outside her River Rd home selling harakeke roses for $50, trying to keep food on the table and the rent paid.

The 54-year-old said the reason she’s out there is simple, especially with Valentine’s Day approaching.

“We’re broke. The reality is life is hard.”

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10 days ago

New dad Damian McKenzie one of several All Blacks to sit out Chiefs’ Super Rugby Pacific opener

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

New dad Damian McKenzie will sit out the Chiefs’ Super Rugby Pacific season-opener against the Blues in Auckland on Saturday night.

In announcing their team on Wednesday, the Chiefs said the veteran playmaker was not considered for the Battle of the Bombays clash at Eden Park following the … View more
New dad Damian McKenzie will sit out the Chiefs’ Super Rugby Pacific season-opener against the Blues in Auckland on Saturday night.

In announcing their team on Wednesday, the Chiefs said the veteran playmaker was not considered for the Battle of the Bombays clash at Eden Park following the birth of his first child last week.

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11 days ago

Poll: Have you been a customer of Books for Kids?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Hamilton East’s iconic book store, Books for Kids, is on the market after owner Megan Lindsay decided it’s time to call it a day.

Lindsay’s store is a pop of colour along the Grey street stretch that children flock to, whether it’s to jump on the rocket ride outside the door or to choose… View more
Hamilton East’s iconic book store, Books for Kids, is on the market after owner Megan Lindsay decided it’s time to call it a day.

Lindsay’s store is a pop of colour along the Grey street stretch that children flock to, whether it’s to jump on the rocket ride outside the door or to choose their next picture book.

Have you been a customer of Books for Kids? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you been a customer of Books for Kids?
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