Whatawhata Rugby Club burned to the ground
The much-loved rugby club was seen to be on fire around midnight last night.
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Escaping lockdown blues: Living with a host family
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Annual Bird of the Year contest raises awareness of plight of native birds.
Closure planned for Central Library during lift upgrade
Click and Collect and city's five other libraries will be available.
Waikato DHB cyber attack: 4200 people's personal details disclosed on dark web
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Peacocke designed to make it easy for residents to walk, bike and scoot around
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Floodlight funding a 'game changer' for city sports
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Boil Up has been stewing behind closed doors
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Waikato University puts climate change on agenda
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Buy, eat, shop and visit local - as the levels allow
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Afghan translator has grave fears for family hiding from Taliban
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New lights and right turn to give better access to supermarket traffic.
Apartment, two vehicles catch fire in central Hamilton
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Fish & Game urges 'sensible' fishing trips during lockdowns
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Coffee and takeaways back on the menu
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