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Quade cut from Wallabies

Out of first squad to play Lions

Tokoroa-born Quade Cooper looks likely to miss the chance to play against his cousin in the upcoming British and Irish Lions tour to Australia.
Quade Cooper

'Suitcases of cash'

Allegations that suitcases of cash changed hands as kiwifruit company Zespri paid millions of dollars in a scam.

Thunder, hail to hit Waikato

Best to invest in an umbrella if you don't have one already - it's going to be a wet week ahead.

Hamilton man jailed for rape

The man, now 67, attacked and raped a family member in crime judge described as "gross".

Waikato-wide fire ban

Extreme fire risk across the region.

Iwi close to deals

Treaty claims are being fast-tracked to settlement and Waikato-Tainui are set to profit.

Kokako quest turns fatal

Leslie Wright Hope runs out for family as searchers make grim discovery in isolated area of Pureora Forest.

South Waikato councillors accused of in-fighting

Outgoing South Waikato District Council chief executive accuses in-fighting councillors of reducing staff members to tears.

Night of violence in small towns

Couple drop brothel bombshell

Lenny Kristal

Crystal clear how people fit

Psychologist who some say helped England win the Rugby World Cup in 2003 is in town to help others find employees, dates and flatmates.

Kiwis need to speed up: EMA chief

Kim Campbell Employers and Manufacturers Association chief executive Kim Campbell is a man on a mission - several in fact.

The new kids in town

A project to improve software building skills has turned into a fullblown profitable business for a pair of Hamilton graphic designers.

Effects of drought will long be felt in hill country

Trader Jacks closing

Clarence St supermarket

Bigger Pak 'n Save on the way

The $16 million upgrade of Pak ‘n Save Clarence St has passed the halfway mark.

Sport
Chiefs  |  Magic  |  School Sport  |  Racing

Hamilton Marist top of the table

Two categorical statements in two weeks have placed Hamilton Marist firmly in control at the top of the Haswell Catley Trophy after 10 rounds, writes Evan Pegden.

Vito's decision 'stupefying beyond belief'

Atrocious captains' decisions were a familiar sight in NZ sport over the weekend, writes Ian Anderson.

Taniwharau too strong for Hukanui

Steel overpower Magic

Hurricanes vs Chiefs

Chiefs win in Wellington

The Chiefs' outstanding defence is back and the return was timely as they ground out a 17-12 win over the Hurricanes.

Vito's decision 'stupefying beyond belief'

Hurricanes v Chiefs Atrocious captains' decisions were a familiar sight in NZ sport over the weekend, writes Ian Anderson.

In praise of the humble bee - vital for pollination

How are you preparing for winter?

Unwise Budget decisions burden all of us for years

Weird and savage happenings on the banks of the Waikato

Beatles

'Just trying to help dear'

Denise Irvine's mother scarred her for life by refusing to let her see the Beatles' in 1964. But she'd give anything to have her back.

Life & Style
Fashion  |  Arts  |  Food  |  People

Tweets of the Week: Who said what and why

Arts Post building From a secret squirrel beer shop to a reporter who CAN count past eight, who tweeted what and why this week.

Alison Holst shares her secrets

There's Alison Holst, smiling out from one of her cookbooks, so pretty and sure.

Hobbit filming resumes Monday

Pet of the Week: Roo the puppy

Duck

An evening spent hunting

Our own Aimie Cronin goes duck hunting with the men folk and a whole lot of camouflage clothing and tinned food.

Review: Logitech TV Cam HD

The Logitech TV Cam HD is a Skype device for widescreen televisions that don't have smart features.

Me and my gadget: Credenza

Lawyer Michael Hunwick tells Chris Gardner about Credenza from credenzasoft.com, an app that makes his life easier.

Free Windows 8 update to fix problems

Nokia debuts $99 smartphone

iPhone 5

Home, health devices controlled by apps on the rise

Apps are increasingly helping people monitor and control objects remotely on their mobile devices.

Denmark wins Eurovision

Denmark's Emmelie de Forest celebrates after winning the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest with her song Only Teardrops at the Malmo Opera Hall in Malmo. Denmark's Emmelie de Forest has won this year's Eurovision Song Contest with an ethno-inspired flute and drum tune.

Roth and roll

Known for playing criminals and low-lifes, Tim Roth is a caring dad in his latest film, writes Steve Kilgallon.

A lucky break

Rock of ages

Rolf Harris

Rolf's odd encore choice

Rolf Harris made an odd choice for a final encore, considering.

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