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Obituary: Harvey M. Bujold

Taupiri · Taupiri

Obituary: Harvey M. Bujold

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MOSELEY, Va. - Harvey M. Bujold, 85, passed away on June 24, 2025, peacefully at home after suffering for many years ...See the Story

Dive company who found car with missing man’s body inside reveal steps in removal

Hamilton, New Zealand · Hamilton

Dive company who found car with missing man’s body inside reveal steps in removal

Coverage: 2 sources

The owners of a dive company that discovered a car submerged in the Waikato River with a dead body in it have provided insight into the procedural steps for...See the Story

Taupō courts hotel investors in its bid to boost upmarket tourism

Tourism · Waikato

Taupō courts hotel investors in its bid to boost upmarket tourism

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Industry leaders’ vision is to make Taupō a lifestyle resort destination catering for high-value visitors and ‘flashpackers’ The post Taupō courts hotel investors in its bid to boost upmarket tourism appeared first on Newsroom.Read Article

North Island Endurance Series announces 2026 dates & venues

The 2026 NZ Endurance Championship starts in the North Island on the 8th/9th of May 2026 at Taupo International Motorsport Park, with the second round two weeks later at Hampton Downs National Circuit, on the 22nd/23rd of May 2026. Three weeks later, the Series Grand Final returns to Manfeild’s Circuit Chris Amon on 12/13 June. “Our management […] The post North Island Endurance Series announces 2026 dates & venues appeared first on VelocityNews.Taupo · Taupo Read Article

Popular Waikato walkway fully reopens after major upgrade

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The popular Blue Spring Te Waihou Walkway has fully reopened to the public. The walking track near Putāruru closed in 2023 after a rockfall and slip, and...Hamilton, New Zealand · Hamilton Read Article

'Tinder for cows' on The Country

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay catches up with Matamata dairy farmer Matthew Zonderop, who is using ChatGPT to drive Perfect Cow Breeding...Cricket · Matamata Read Article

Heavy rain expected for Tongariro National Park

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A heavy rain warning is in place for Tongariro National Park. MetService said 100-130mm of rain was forecast, with peak intensities of 20-30mm an hour. The...Hamilton, New Zealand · Hamilton Read Article

Farmer finds place in the Feds’ fold

Reading Time: 3 minutes If you want change, you need to be a part of it, says a 22-year-old who has joined the Waikato Federated Farmers executive. Jayden Corbett was motivated to come to Waikato Feds’ meetings after hearing and reading about whole-farm conversions to carbon forestry. “It didn’t sit right with me,” he says. “I’m a young guy starting out a career in sheep and beef and heading for the hills but they’re planting out so many of t…Feds · Te Kauwhata Read Article

Trainer John Bell optimistic as Cleese resumes at Arawa Park

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Cambridge gelding Cleese will make his first appearance at the races in more than nine months when he heads to Arawa Park on Wednesday to contest the Arawa...Horse Racing · Cambridge Read Article

'Quite a mess': Man who rammed cop car in stolen vehicle given jail and a $10k bill

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When Kale Wright approached an inner-city police checkpoint in a stolen car he drove straight through it before speeding off on the wrong side of the road....Hamilton, New Zealand · Hamilton Read Article

NZ Super Fund-backed Kaingaroa Timberlands expands with Waikato land purchase

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Kaingaroa Timberlands, part-owned by the New Zealand Superannuation Fund, has bought 9200ha of high-quality forestry land in South Waikato for an undisclosed...Business · Waikato Read Article

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