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!['We just need our confidence back': Hamilton's high street not what it used to be](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'We just need our confidence back': Hamilton's high street not what it used to be
However, it's not all doom and gloom, local business leaders say.
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Addio Alberico: South Waikato mourns death of 'Tokoroa icon'
Alberico D'Andrea, of Alberico's Italian Restaurant, died on July 22.
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Council investigating public access to new $15m wharf
Members of the public are asking why they can't use a new $15 million wharf.
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‘He can play, can’t he?’: Is Sititi the All Blacks’ answer at No 6?
The All Blacks’ youngest squad member showed he can cut it against the best.
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WorkSafe opens investigation into child's death after quad bike accident
WorkSafe were advised and inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
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Waikato electrician's descent into child exploitation
Authorities identified one of Daniel Raynes' victims as a 10-year-old girl in America.
Waikato sports news
![Hamilton Boys' High claims title at 2024 New Zealand secondary school lacrosse event](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Hamilton Boys' High claims title at 2024 New Zealand secondary school lacrosse event
Te Awamutu hosted the 2024 NZ Secondary School Lacrosse Tournament with great success.
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‘He can play, can’t he?’: Is Sititi the All Blacks’ answer at No 6?
The All Blacks’ youngest squad member showed he can cut it against the best.
![And still: Kiwi boxer Daniels defends world title](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
And still: Kiwi boxer Daniels defends world title
Lani Daniels claimed a convincing unanimous decision win in her return to the ring.
Waikato business news
!['Massive blow': Hundreds of jobs lost as Winstone shuts mills](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Massive blow': Hundreds of jobs lost as Winstone shuts mills
One of the central North Island's biggest employers has made the call to shut two mills.
![Pure Tūroa celebrates ‘electric’ first season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Pure Tūroa celebrates ‘electric’ first season
Major change has already been made to the ski field, with new events planned for summer.
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Hydrogen powered milk tanker hits the road
Hydrogen-powered heavy vehicles are still an emerging technology.
Waikato lifestyle news
Rural news
![Sara's side hustle is blooming](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Sara's side hustle is blooming
Sara Patetrson creates unique, handmade greeting cards using locally grown flowers.
![Generous rural spirit shines through tough times at stock donation drive](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Generous rural spirit shines through tough times at stock donation drive
About 370 sheep were donated by farmers from throughout the region.
![Bee Aware Month: Beeing there for our tireless workers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Bee Aware Month: Beeing there for our tireless workers
The humble honey bee is critical for the survival of the planet.
OneRoof property news
![House-hunting for diplomats: I had one property turned down because of sniper fears](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
House-hunting for diplomats: I had one property turned down because of sniper fears
What ambassadors look for in a Kiwi home.
![Tauranga families living 2.5km apart swap homes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Tauranga families living 2.5km apart swap homes
"Oh my god, how did you come up with this idea?"
![Mansion that’s too dangerous to step inside finally sells](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Mansion that’s too dangerous to step inside finally sells
"Mystery house on a hill" snapped up, but buyer and sale price remain a secret.
Car news & advice
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Mustang 7th-gen: how Ford is 'doubling down' on the V8 (it's partly thanks to EVs)
Mustang chief engineer Laurie Transou explains how Ford can continue with a pure-petrol V8
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Fernando Alonso takes delivery of custom Aston Martin Valkyrie
Some company cars are better than others...
![Michael Jordan’s Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 is up for grabs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Michael Jordan’s Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 is up for grabs
The basketball legend’s ultra-rare Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 can be yours for a cool $1m.
More Waikato news
!['I can’t get my head around it': Brother questions mysterious circumstances around death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'I can’t get my head around it': Brother questions mysterious circumstances around death
Cranston, 43, died when he was struck by a vehicle while walking his dog in Raglan.
![‘Dangerous’ drug dealer busted in traffic stop](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
‘Dangerous’ drug dealer busted in traffic stop
A partially hidden knife was enough to prompt police to search Nepia Taonui's car.
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Dog walker filmed walking in middle of dark road shortly before being fatally hit
The man can be seen holding up traffic as he walks with his dog in the dark.
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One dead in Waikato crash
The two-vehicle crash on State Highway 39 was reported just before 8pm yesterday.
![Kīngi Tūheitia tangi in photos: Māori monarch laid to rest as Nga wai hono i te po steps forward](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Kīngi Tūheitia tangi in photos: Māori monarch laid to rest as Nga wai hono i te po steps forward
Tūheitia was laid to rest at Taupiri Maunga on Thursday afternoon.
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'Hard to see how you could have been worse': Man jailed for violence, rapes
Hokowai George Rotorangi inflicted physical and sexual violence on the woman.