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Tina Gosnell with her god-daughter, Ozyours Hopa

Thefts crush dying woman

Tina Gosnell thought things couldn't get much worse – but a car thief has made sure they have.

V8 boss pumps city race's future

By NIKKI PRESTON - Waikato Times

V8 Supercars Australia boss Tony Cochrane has faith in the Hamilton event despite concerns about poor ticket sales and one of the promoter's financial difficulties.

Councils ponder best way forward

By NIKKI PRESTON - Waikato Times

Debate about how Waikato councils should be structured in the future has been fuelled by a Waikato University professor's report identifying six possible ways forward – but none foolproof.

Jag hits 150kmh in chase

A man driving a luxury Jaguar car led police on a chase southeast of Hamilton yesterday which saw the car reach speeds of up to 150kmh.

Regatta - it's a waka spectacle

It's quite a sight, a big Tainui waka paddling down the Waikato River.

Heavy rain headed south

A frontal system is expected to bring heavy rain to Fiordland and Westland and northwest gales to parts of Otago and Canterbury on Monday morning.

We have got nothing to hide - Orchard boss

The Labour Department is investigating allegations circulating online about the treatment of seasonal workers at Birdhurst orchard in Motueka.

'Close knit society' helps youth schemes

Crow defends Boobs parade

Israeli missiles wound 12

Hamas officials say Israeli aircraft have fired five missiles at Gaza's defunct airport and nearby border tunnels, wounding at least 12 people.

Obama optimistic on healthcare vote

US President Barack Obama said on Friday he expected a tough vote this weekend, but Democrats were poised make history when the House of Representatives votes on his healthcare overhaul bill.

Mexico police seek spirits help

Yemen declares end to war

British Airways crews to strike

A three-day strike by many of British Airways' cabin crews will go ahead, leaving the government with a major headache.

Coromandel harbour polluted

People are being warned not to take shellfish or swim in parts of Coromandel Harbour after a leak was discovered at the Coromandel wastewater plant.

Polluting costs more than $13,000

Two firms have been slapped with more than $13,000 in fines after allowing sediment to flow into a stream while they built a passing lane near Te Kuiti last year.

Crafar family speaks out

Beachfront owners seek council action

Project to save teal a big success

A conservation project on the northern Coromandel Peninsula is being hailed as " far the world's most prolific recovery ever recorded for an endangered waterfowl species''.

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