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'Really Talented' Young Jockey Dies in Hamilton Dirtbike Crash

Oceania · Hamilton

'Really Talented' Young Jockey Dies in Hamilton Dirtbike Crash

44% Left coverage: 9 sources

A young man killed in a crash between a car and a dirtbike in Hamilton yesterday has been identified as a promising jockey. Police confirmed this morning...See the Story

All Blacks v France Third Test: All You Need to Know

Oceania · Hamilton

All Blacks v France Third Test: All You Need to Know

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

All Blacks v France, Third test, 7.05pm, Saturday, FMG Stadium, Hamilton All you need to know as Scott Robertson’s side look to complete the sweep against...See the Story

'Added Pain': Funeral Directors Urge Review as Cemetery Fees Soar Across NZ

England · England

'Added Pain': Funeral Directors Urge Review as Cemetery Fees Soar Across NZ

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Funeral directors say a hike in council cemetery fees will add pain to low-income families struggling to cover the cost of burying a loved one. Cities around...See the Story

Ben Purua is Meet the Need’s first ambassador

Reading Time: 2 minutes Multi-award-winning farmer Ben Purua has been named Meet the Need’s first ambassador. The south Waikato-based dairy farm manager was the 2024 Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer of the Year, Central Plateau Dairy Manager of the Year, and National People & Leadership Award winner. As Meet the Need’s ambassador, Purua will use his voice, platform and experience to champion the charity’s mission: ensuring every New Zealander has a…Farming · Waikato Read Article

Waikato Boxers Off to Australia for Commonwealth Games Qualifier

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A team of New Zealand boxers, including 11 from Waikato, are competing at the Queensland International Golden Gloves Tournament this week, a qualifying event...Commonwealth Games · Brisbane City See the Story

Forsman looking to cap record season as he looks forward to the next one

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Andrew Forsman is hoping the younger members of his stable can make their mark in the new season’s age-group events. The Cambridge trainer is blessed with an...Horse Racing · Cambridge Read Article

Bourgarit Entry, Brennan Flanker, Hastoy in 10 : the Trends of the Compo Des Bleus

The first collective session of the week, this Tuesday morning, revealed strong trends regarding the XV departure of the Blues that will be aligned Saturday in Hamilton, to challenge the All Blacks one last time...Hamilton, New Zealand · Hamilton Read Article

This Impressive All-Blacks Player Will Make His Big Comeback for the Last Match Against the Xv of France!

Long unsettled for this summer tour against the XV of France, Sevu Reece is expected to return to the black jersey this Saturday in Hamilton, the third and final test between the All Blacks and the Blues. The winger flying the Crusaders, wounded from the first minute of the first match in Dunedin, is now completely recovered from the ...Hamilton, New Zealand · Hamilton Read Article

Small town's mayor says campus closure would condemn locals to poverty

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Closing the South Waikato Trades Training Centre would be detrimental to the district, South Waikato District Mayor Gary Petley says. “By removing this...Poverty · Waikato Read Article

MenzShed revitalises historic dairy factory for community

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

For those who haven’t heard of it, a MenzShed, as described on its website, is “a shed that brings men together in one community space to share their skills,...Cricket · Cambridge Read Article

Fewer jobs, opportunities in regions under National – Labour

The Government’s changes to training in our regions will see jobs lost and fewer training opportunities. “The whole point of Te Pukenga was to make the polytechnic sector more financially viable and ensure more training opportunities and employment in our regions,” Labour tertiary education spokesperson Shanan Halbert said. “The changes announced today will only return the polytechnic sector to a model that was never financially viable – and the…Tokoroa · Tokoroa Read Article

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