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SH1 reopened: Waikato crash critically injures one
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'Gift that keeps on giving': Gardens receive tourism award
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Jesse Carlson named as Horsham Downs fatal crash victim
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Highway reopens after fatal crash near Rotorua
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Auckland back under severe thunderstorm watch; homes without power for four days
Vector says some power outages remain due to 'significant damage'.
Three Lotto players share $1 million Easter windfall
Three Lotto players won $333,333 each in Saturday's draw.
Chiefs put Highlanders to sword after dominant second half
The Chiefs have run rampant in Hamilton, scoring five unanswered second-half tries.
'Really excited': Waikato farming family's hazelnut success
The Scott family ran a small beef operation but felt they needed to diversify.
‘I love my life’: How a mother found hope after her darkest days
Lynda Hills struggled with her mental health throughout her youth.
Ex-cyclone Tam in BoP Waikato: Boaties advised to cancel Easter plans
Bay of Plenty faces up to 250mm of rain, with warnings in Rotorua and Kaimai Range.
Cardiologist to Olympians honoured for impact of his research
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Flavour, quality, consistency: The secret behind bakery's award-winning hot cross buns
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Easter, Anzac travel: Drivers urged to plan ahead
Heavy traffic expected on SH2 between Paeroa and Waihī during holidays.
'Prepare now': Cyclone Tam brings 130km/h gust, winds forecast to ramp up overnight
Forecasters warn of 120km/h gusts that may close the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
Super Rugby teams: Hurricanes star's big positional shift
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How MP Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke ended up in Stan Walker’s latest music video
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One dead, road closed after Hamilton crash
Police said the road may be closed for some time.
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