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Business · Tokoroa

'One Punch After the Other': Community Reels From Carter Holt Closure News

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By RNZ Workers at Carter Holt Harvey’s Tokoroa plywood plant have been told that 119 jobs will be lost. The company delivered the news to workers this...See the Story

Hamilton, New Zealand · Hamilton

'A recipe for disaster': Unlicensed driver lost control in crash that killed two teens

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Circumstances that were “all too familiar” led to the death of two teens in Acacia Bay, Taupō – an inexperienced, unlicensed driver who’d consumed alcohol...See the Story

Hampton Downs · Hampton Downs

New Ferrari team confirmed for GT World Challenge Australia

Arise Racing has a new challenger in the Ferrari ranks with the arrival of Zagame Autosport to GT World Challenge Australia Powered by AWS. The post New Ferrari team confirmed for GT World Challenge Australia appeared first on Speedcafe.com.See the Story

New Ferrari team confirmed for GT World Challenge Australia

Release Roundup: Baby Zionov, Bic Runga, Harper Finn, AW, Cuticles, Sentient Mud, Borrowed cs, Mercedes Cambridge

Revisit this week's coverage of Dick Move, Alphabethead, Joe Kaptein, Late to Chelsea andCambridge, New Zealand · Cambridge Read Article

Tatua whips up record financial result

Reading Time: 2 minutes Waikato dairy company Tatua has had a record financial result for the 2025 financial year, reporting group income of $579 million. This translates to earnings of 13.85/kg milksolids for its 101 shareholder supplying farms. Of this, the company retained $1.55/kg MS for reinvestment in the business, leaving a cash payout of $12.30/kg MS – equalling its highest cash payout with the 2023 financial year. Its $13.85/kg MS in e…Waikato · Waikato Read Article

Movember and NZ Rugby urges noise over men’s suicide in new campaign via Dentsu Creative NZ

New Zealand Rugby and Movember are encouraging fans to take a stand against silence as part of the rugby’s ongoing campaign to support conversations around mental health and the stigma associated with getting help. First introduced at Hamilton’s FMG Stadium in 2019, the activation is a collaboSports · Hamilton Read Article

Major delay on SH1 near Karapiro

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A fallen tree is blocking part of State Highway 1 in Waikato. Fire and Emergency New Zealand staff are using chainsaws to remove the tree, a spokesperson...Karapiro · Karapiro Read Article

Cambridge quarry plan heads to Environment Court

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A fight over a proposed sand quarry in the Waikato is heading to court. Independent commissioners approved the quarry on the edge of Cambridge after a...Cambridge, New Zealand · Cambridge Read Article

'A recipe for disaster': Unlicensed driver lost control in crash that killed two teens

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Circumstances that were “all too familiar” led to the death of two teens in Acacia Bay, Taupō – an inexperienced, unlicensed driver who’d consumed alcohol...Hamilton, New Zealand · Hamilton See the Story

Hamilton burglary arrests: Suspect faces more than 40 charges - Daily Telegraph NZ

Two people have been arrested after a burglary in Hamilton City Thursday morning, one of whom is facing over 40 charges in court. At around 8:20am on 2 October, Police were called to the burglary on Moreland Avenue after someone witnessed their home being broken into through their CCTV stream. Police responded however, the alleged offenders had already fled the scene in two vehicles, including one that was previously reported stolen. One of the …Hamilton, New Zealand · Hamilton Read Article

First local entry for GT4 Australia at Hampton Downs announced

James Sax has been announced as the first New Zealand entrant for the Monochrome GT4 Australia finale at Hampton Downs. The post First local entry for GT4 Australia at Hampton Downs announced appeared first on Speedcafe.com.Hampton Downs · Hampton Downs Read Article

'She no longer felt safe': Underage teen's life ruined after sex with older man

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WARNING: This story discusses sexual offending and may be distressing for some readers A girl has changed from a vibrant young teen to someone riddled with...Hamilton, New Zealand · Hamilton Read Article

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