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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

'Shaken' ordeal: Bar worker confronted with gun in Hamilton robbery

Cricket · Hamilton

'Shaken' ordeal: Bar worker confronted with gun in Hamilton robbery

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A sole bar worker had a gun pointed at them during a robbery in Hamilton. Police are investigating the armed robbery at a Liverpool St bar about 1.40pm on...Read Article

Taupō courts hotel investors in its bid to boost upmarket tourism

Tourism · Waikato

Taupō courts hotel investors in its bid to boost upmarket tourism

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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