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!['Anybody got fights?': Bullies film violent attack on junior student at Hamilton school](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'Anybody got fights?': Bullies film violent attack on junior student at Hamilton school
'For God's sake, that's not what should be happening at our kids' schools.'
![Tractor pull, fencing and excavator comp: What's on at Fieldays?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Tractor pull, fencing and excavator comp: What's on at Fieldays?
It's less than a week to go until Fieldays kicks off for the 56th time.
![‘I won’t be able to make it to Germany’: Young law student’s plea for surgery in NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘I won’t be able to make it to Germany’: Young law student’s plea for surgery in NZ
Not everyone has the means to raise $180,000 to travel overseas for surgery, student says.
![Hamilton rates rise reduced after councillors deliberate LTP](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Hamilton rates rise reduced after councillors deliberate LTP
Mayor Paula Southgate said it had been “the most challenging and complex" LTP.
![Up to 100 new homes could be built on Rototuna site](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Up to 100 new homes could be built on Rototuna site
Hamilton City Council decided to sell the land at a council meeting last week.
![A burden to bear: Mum's angst after Snapchat predator jailed for sex act with girl](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
A burden to bear: Mum's angst after Snapchat predator jailed for sex act with girl
The 46-year-old added the teen on social media and said he wanted to be her 'sugar daddy'.
![Chiefs hit playoff-mode to eliminate Reds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Chiefs hit playoff-mode to eliminate Reds
'You don’t need to do it during the season; it matters in the finals," Luke Jacobson said.
![French flair is in the air: Film festival back in Waikato](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
French flair is in the air: Film festival back in Waikato
The French Film Festival takes place in Hamilton and Whitianga.
![Kiwis set to take on the best young rodeo competitors in the US](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Kiwis set to take on the best young rodeo competitors in the US
A team of five has been selected for the National High School Finals Rodeo in the USA.
![Arohena ‘kid’ to head Zespri](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Arohena ‘kid’ to head Zespri
Young leader from Waikato rises through the ranks to head Zespri organisation.
![Chiefs hoping for another sell-out for knockout match](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Chiefs hoping for another sell-out for knockout match
Chiefs aiming for back-to-back sell-out at FMG Stadium Waikato.
![Waikato councils speak out against Māori Ward polls](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Waikato councils speak out against Māori Ward polls
"It reflects poorly on central government’s .. respect for the role of local government."
![Thieves cut hole in gun club's safe, climb inside and steal rifles, cash and ammo](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Thieves cut hole in gun club's safe, climb inside and steal rifles, cash and ammo
The whereabouts of some of the stolen guns remains unknown.
![Te Awamutu Intermediate ‘shines’ at Waikato round of Showquest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Te Awamutu Intermediate ‘shines’ at Waikato round of Showquest
Showquest a chance for students to shine at the performing arts.
![Magic netball team celebrates 25th anniversary](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Magic netball team celebrates 25th anniversary
Commemorative dress pays tribute to the team’s legacy and symbolises the spirit of Magic.
!['Sophisticated and intelligent criminal' gets law degree while on electronic bail](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'Sophisticated and intelligent criminal' gets law degree while on electronic bail
Mason Helm put GPS trackers on Ford utes, cloned their keys, then stole them.
![Grief, aroha and unity in small town NZ: Community vigil for eight killed on roads in three weeks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Grief, aroha and unity in small town NZ: Community vigil for eight killed on roads in three weeks
Vigil is for anyone who needs it - whether they knew those killed, or not, says organiser.
![Stephen Cox recognised for service to cycling](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Stephen Cox recognised for service to cycling
Stephen Cox has been involved in cycling continuously since 1968.
![Kākāpō escapees continue to be trailblazers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Kākāpō escapees continue to be trailblazers
The former Waikato residents have been relocated to Coal Island in Fiordland.
![Ministry intervenes in Hamilton college just one term after it opens](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Ministry intervenes in Hamilton college just one term after it opens
A limited statutory manager has been appointed at Mangakōtukutuku College.
![Business case for Waikato medical school not expected until 2025](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Business case for Waikato medical school not expected until 2025
Earlier this month, the uni began demolishing the old and vacant B Block for the school.
![Chiefs Rugby Club awards annual top honours](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Chiefs Rugby Club awards annual top honours
Coaches’ Player of the Year was lock Tupou Vaa’i who has been immense for the squad.
![Chiefs forward pack re-stocked](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Chiefs forward pack re-stocked
Samipeni Finau will be back on the park with his big presence in the loose forward trio.
!['He's a hero': Stabbing victim was just days from graduating as chef](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'He's a hero': Stabbing victim was just days from graduating as chef
Bailey Ecclestone, 22, said he never wanted to hurt anyone that fateful night.
![Power cuts cause overflow of untreated effluent in Raglan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Power cuts cause overflow of untreated effluent in Raglan
Waikato District Council has asked the public to delay showers and limit water use.
![HCC reduces rates rise to 19.2 per cent, with more possible cost cuts identified](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
HCC reduces rates rise to 19.2 per cent, with more possible cost cuts identified
The city's LTP will be up for deliberation next week.
!['Liberated and excited': Thousands march in Tauranga, traffic disrupted](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'Liberated and excited': Thousands march in Tauranga, traffic disrupted
The protest was delayed to allow protesters caught in traffic.
!['We want Tino Rangatiratanga over our lives': Waikato joins nationwide protest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'We want Tino Rangatiratanga over our lives': Waikato joins nationwide protest
Hundreds gathered in Hamilton at 7.15am.
![Hundreds march through Rotorua, activation 'beautiful' says organiser](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Hundreds march through Rotorua, activation 'beautiful' says organiser
Protesters gathered at four locations before congregating in the city centre.