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Waikato news
![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.
!['It was retaliation': Brother allegedly killed in armed Mongrel Mob hit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'It was retaliation': Brother allegedly killed in armed Mongrel Mob hit
Mitchell Te Kani was struck in the head with a crowbar. Now 10 people are on trial.
!['Astounded': Drink-driver allegedly caught twice in four hours](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Astounded': Drink-driver allegedly caught twice in four hours
'It’s extremely concerning that people are continuing to make reckless decisions.'
Rural news
!['Kiwis helping other kiwis': Cyclone bravery award winners continue to help community](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Kiwis helping other kiwis': Cyclone bravery award winners continue to help community
'It still puts a lump in your throat thinking about it.'
![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.
More local news
![Helicopter rescues costing at least $8000 an hour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Helicopter rescues costing at least $8000 an hour
A rescue helicopter service has revealed how much it costs.
![Orange river: What early tests revealed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Orange river: What early tests revealed
Regional council confirms preliminary results after the river turned bright orange.
![Shepherd turned event whiz in line for award](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Shepherd turned event whiz in line for award
The NZ Event Awards 2024 finalists feature six nominees from Waikato.
![Thames Valley rugby great Ray Wells remembered after passing at 86](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Thames Valley rugby great Ray Wells remembered after passing at 86
Ray Wells played in the famous 1962 team that beat Australia.
![Motorist cut free from vehicle after crashing down bank](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Motorist cut free from vehicle after crashing down bank
Fire crews spent 40 minutes extracting the trapped motorist.
![NZ’s youngest MP ‘surprised’ to make preferred PM list](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
NZ’s youngest MP ‘surprised’ to make preferred PM list
"The thought of being Prime Minister has not crossed my mind."