Waikato Times - August 29, 2026

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City councillor prepares to welcome third child

More than 100 gather for vigil

Riding the $150b succession wave

In Pictures: Hamilton’s new Coroner’s Court opens

Grey Power slams plan to axe SuperGold rides

UK Med School founder joins Waikato University

Hamilton teams up with arts sector to make busking great again ... or better

Assault victim slams disgusting comment

Good South Waikato District vibes may not last long

Pulse of Life brings human heartbeat to city

Township terrorised by seagulls

Opportunity against freeze on fuel tax

Search for tramper swept away down Cass River

NZ First picks Stobo as its candidate for Botany

Auckland voted for a quality compact city

Sustained demand for healthy homes work

Early adopter Kiwis get head start on tampon breakthrough

RFK Jr’s claim that Samoa trip had nothing to do with vaccines refuted

Climate change intensifying El Niños – study

Lake could unleash second disaster

Health staff first in line to get Ebola jabs

What comes next, after your 3-year-old’s cancer diagnosis?

He survived WWII but was murdered on a Waikato farm

No bark or bite in Ridley’s latest

Realistic portrayal of police case

Expect little and this buddy comedy won’t disappoint

Mike D delivers glitchy, post-Beastie Boys fun

Affable broadcaster with a conscience

Magnetic actor played cult figures and perfect villains

‘Unfashionable remarks’ and power a vote-winner

Cambridge, Te Awamutu: End of an unlikely marriage

Canada-US trade war an even match for Carney, Trump

National’s hypocritical attacks on Labour’s tax stance

The cultural giants whose greatest gift was humanity

Hipkins is meekly allowing Luxon to set the narrative

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Two gifted playmakers on Canes’ radar to face off in first XV final for top-4 berth

The head-to-head duels that will win second test

ABs wing man ready for take-off

Knights’ quest to end Wahs’ run

Sky TV previews its plans for the summer of cricket

Fox shoots 66 in Tour debut to Min Woo Lee’s 62

ABs giant’s mission to inspire the kids of two countries

It’s your move, Rassie

Kiwi star eclipsed by world’s best

Sew on a button

How to change a tyre

Cook at least one impressive meal from scratch

Pack a suitcase efficiently

Wrap a present properly

Sunday 13 September One for your diary.

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LET’S HEAR IT FOR ‘GIRL DINNER’

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Potato & cabbage hash with fried eggs and chilli yoghurt sauce

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THESE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVOURITE THINGS...

Restaurant TV SHOW

Piece of advice person Song

Item of clothing

Thing to buy at the supermarket

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A showhome built with heart

Proud to be here

Proud to be here

Raglan West living with views and versatility

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Coastal sheep and beef

New chapter for property at centre of planning battle

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