http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news Top Stories from Stuff.co.nz. New Zealand, world, sport, business & entertainment news on Stuff.co.nz. en-nz Fairfax New Zealand Ltd. 30 http://static.stuff.co.nz/images/logo.gif http://www.stuff.co.nz http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/3084415/Truckie-so-lucky-in-train-crash-cops A driver whose truck collided with a train in Morrinsville yesterday is being described as "the luckiest motorist" after he crawled out of the cab. By NIKKI PRESTON stuff.co.nz/3084415 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:06:42 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/3084417/Family-man-was-not-dogfather-jury-told The alleged "dogfather" of the Hamilton Mongrel Mob had moved away from the gang's dealings to become a family man, the High Court in Hamilton was told yesterday. By AARON LEAMAN stuff.co.nz/3084417 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:06:42 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/3084411/Repeat-drink-driver-jailed A Hamilton man convicted of his sixth drink driving offence was caught behind the wheel more than three times over the legal alcohol limit. By AARON LEAMAN stuff.co.nz/3084411 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:06:42 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/3084406/Driver-wins-battle-to-secure-unpaid-taxi-fares A former Hamilton Red Cabs taxi driver has been repaid money owed to him after a four-month battle with the company, but more than half a dozen of the city's drivers are still waiting to be paid back. By NIKKI PRESTON stuff.co.nz/3084406 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:06:42 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/3084407/Uni-dumps-bridging-course-for-Maori-Staff A Waikato University course that helps Maori into tertiary education has been scrapped, placing the jobs of four staff in jeopardy. By NICOLA BRENNAN stuff.co.nz/3084407 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:06:42 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/3084410/Brainless-stunt-by-NZ-idiots-a-global-sensation The tale of the Cambridge man who trimmed his hedge using a ride-on mower strapped to a crane has gone worldwide. By NICOLA BRENNAN stuff.co.nz/3084410 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:06:42 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/3084398/Birdwatchers-may-have-to-pay Bird translocations to the Maungatautari Ecological Island will need to be sponsored, and the trust which runs the sanctuary may soon introduce entry fees as it battles to consolidate its financial position and pay off debt. By JEFF NEEMS stuff.co.nz/3084398 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:06:42 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/3084397/Inventions-give-firm-new-hope The last 18 months haven't been easy for Robin Ratcliffe, the owner of Hamilton firm Modern Transport Engineers. By KARLA AKUHATA stuff.co.nz/3084397 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:06:42 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/3084408/Dancers-take-plunge-with-new-show An 85-person ballet extravaganza will pirouette its way around Southwell School Centre of Performing Arts today. By ROB KIDD stuff.co.nz/3084408 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:06:42 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/3084421/New-competition-something-to-really-write-at-home-about Think you can write? Want your work to be read by more than 100,000 people? How about a week-long writer's retreat at the former home of writer/historian Michael King? stuff.co.nz/3084421 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:06:42 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/3084416/Wintec-tutors-make-a-noise Cheers and toots from passing cars could be heard on Hamilton's Ward and Victoria Sts yesterday afternoon as people showed support to 40 rowdy Wintec tutors and supporters protesting moves to change their working conditions. By NIKKI PRESTON stuff.co.nz/3084416 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:06:42 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/3084413/Care-centre-variation-bewilders-one-and-all Two-and-a-half years after first seeking to tighten rules governing new residential care centres in suburban neighbourhoods, Hamilton City Council has finally adopted its controversial "Variation 13". By BRUCE HOLLOWAY stuff.co.nz/3084413 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:06:42 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/3084414/Stadium-track-ready-to-roar Contractors were working overnight in final prep-arations for today's Super X at Waikato Stadium. By ROB KIDD stuff.co.nz/3084414 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:06:42 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/3082305/Attack-rocks-rowers-on-the-river Two Hamilton rowing crews were lucky to escape with only a couple of bruises when a group of youths threw rocks at them on Tuesday night – and it was not the first time it has happened. By ROB KIDD stuff.co.nz/3082305 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:19:00 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/3078388/Other-side-of-late-Tainui-icon-revealed A year after the death of Hare Puke, whanau, friends and dignitaries have gathered once again to remember the life of one of Tainui's great totara. By KARLA AKUHATA stuff.co.nz/3078388 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:24:37 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/3082682/Green-light-on-expansion Sections in the first stage of the development at Peacocke, south of Hamilton, could be on the market within the next 18 months. By NATALIE AKORIE stuff.co.nz/3082682 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:19:03 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/3081830/Arrests-made-following-Hamilton-death Police have arrested three people following a fatal clash at a Hamilton house early yesterday. stuff.co.nz/3081830 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:35:00 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/3082687/Man-faces-charges-over-chase A speeding car driven by a Hamilton man led police on a chase this morning. The car rammed a police vehicle and stopped only after road spikes punctured a front tyre. stuff.co.nz/3082687 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:19:03 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/3082678/Water-quality-focus-for-farming-sector New water quality objectives are about to be floated by the regional council, but they are likely to present a challenge for the Waikato farming sector. By BRUCE HOLLOWAY stuff.co.nz/3082678 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:19:03 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/3082677/Town-pushes-move-to-a-health-village Taumarunui is the latest central North Island town to consider centralising health services into a proposed "health village". By MARYANNE TWENTYMAN stuff.co.nz/3082677 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:19:03 +1300