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Towering Vision claims stakes victory in desperate finish
Handsome 2-year-old Towering Vision broke his maiden status in the best possible fashion.

Cambridge Stud savours Champagne success
The owners had other reasons to savour talented filly Lucy In The Sky's victory.

'Blood, sweat, and tears': Hamilton fashion label turns 25
A rebrand and a change of hands later, NES is going strong and ready for new chapter.

Kiwi star’s manners cost him in Hong Kong mega-money race
El Vencedor's loss continues drought for NZ-trained horses in Hong Kong.

‘I’ve sacrificed everything’: Forensic psychiatrist grilled on Olivia Podmore’s final message
The coronial inquest resumed in Christchurch after being adjourned from 2024.

'Really excited': Waikato farming family's hazelnut success
The Scott family ran a small beef operation but felt they needed to diversify.

Resealing on Waikato Expressway at Cambridge requires 24-hour lane closure
Motorists can expect delays of up to 30 minutes at peak travel times.

Watch: Principal, parents issue warnings over childhood social media use
Michael Morrah spoke to parents who gathered for a seminar about online harm in Cambridge.

Racing: Arcee Phoenix carries Svanosio to blazing glory
Trainer-driver Chris Svanosio: 'He is an awesome horse, he was just jogging in front.'

'He can definitely win': Purdon's hopes for Cambridge feature races
Mark Purdon has runners in both slot races at Cambridge tonight.

Barrier draw sets stage for $1m race showdown at Cambridge
Don Hugo drew barrier 2, while rival Leap To Fame drew the outside front line.

New training partnership eyes biggest race
Ben and Greg Hope back Muscle Mountain at Cambridge.

$1m race prep: High stakes for Merlin at Cambridge tonight
Merlin opens as the $2.50 favourite, but starts from barrier three on the second line.

'Today, we get justice:' Sexually abused students tell teacher as he's sent to jail
Geoffrey Coker maintains he's a "scapegoat" for other teachers he claims abused pupils.

Society Insider: First photos of revamped SPQR; heir’s hens' party eviction
Exclusive look at Jacuzzi, formerly SPQR, which has its launch party next week.

Police name victims of weekend Ngāhinapōuri crashes
The two single-vehicle crashes happened about 13 hours apart.

Tauranga Mayor still doesn’t live in city, 7 months after winning election
Mayor Mahé Drysdale says it's "very challenging” finding a suitable home in Tauranga.

Waikato town named among 'Most Welcoming Cities on Earth'
The destination received the accolade as part of Booking.com's Traveller Review Awards.

'Holding on to a rocket': Dad describes motocross crash that claimed 10yo son's life
The 'confident' and 'competent' young rider was killed in an accident in 2023.

Search resumes for person seen struggling in Waikato River near Cambridge
At this stage, it is unconfirmed how the person came to be in the river.

'Excited to race': Ritchie's confidence in Nereus for Wellington Cup
Cambridge trainers eye third major Cup win with Nereus at Trentham.