Digger Balme, a former world record holder, is a veteran shearer who's still going strong. "This is an outrage" to East Coast people dealing with huge piles of forestry debris. Passed away suddenly on Saturday, 25th February 2023. Owner of Danny Doolan's and eight other bars sells up. "Well essentially have our Christmas holiday, and then therell be a baby," the Labour MP says, as he and his partner Tim Smith gear up for a big year ahead. One person has died after a serious crash involving a motorcycle and a car in Piopio, Waikato. No-one was injured in the crash with the large, multiwheeled crane. OPINION: Fieldays will be a litmus test for the Government. Abbey Dowd is researching the deer milk industry's future production possibilities. Occasional rain, clearing in the afternoon but staying cloudy. Cost of work to reinstate SH25a in the tens of millions". American rockers and their entourage enjoyed the hospitality of the Waipahihi Marae this week. A person was seriously injured at a private property in Matamata and police are asking for footage from passing cars. Andrew Hoggard, Sandra Matthews, Jane Smith, Steve Hollander, Chris Russell. Before Jayson Poihipi fatally beat Lynace Parakuka, he'd been been drinking, using methamphetamine and taking magic mushrooms. Last time there were four appeals - from a supermarket and three bottle store chains. He was first on the scene of a double-fatal crash and found a man, woman, and baby trapped in a car, but couldn't feel the baby's pulse. One dead after serious crash on SH3 in Waiktao One person has died after a serious crash involving a motorcycle and a car in Piopio, Waikato. OPINION: It's got Denise Irvine thinking back to neglected pastel-coloured diaries of her teenage years, and what she could have filled one with this summer. Club officials said without facilities they would lose home games and the future of the sport in Tokoroa would be in jeopardy. In the wake of a $26m jump in the city's forecast deficit for 2023-2024, councillors will be considering three scenarios to keep costs down. The powerlifter and the road to redemption. Whats on voters minds? COX, Toni Karen. He's since challenged his murder conviction. All thats still needed are the audiences. Dont put any battery of any size in any kerbside bin, says council. 7:00 PM A 30-year-old will appear in Rotorua District Court on Saturday after he was arrested and charged in relation to a suspicious fire. LAING, Gail Anne (nee Vanstone). He spent more than three decades in obstetrics and gynaecology,. Taupo International Motorsport Park is holding its first full motorsport event under the ownership of Tony Quinn, who bought the park in December 2021. A marae spokesman thinks it's ironic that a community there well before the arrival of Captain Cook doesn't. "Pro-freedom" councillor Cailin Casey attempted to flip a vaccine pass mandate but found herself out on a limb. A bush setting at the base of Mt Te Aroha, with outdoor and private pools, is the concept, but those behind the project say there's room to change - and investors are needed. Catch up with the latest edition of the Waikato Herald. You can view the Waikato Times online with our digital edition! Thirty-five years of being a private investigator and seven years of writing have led to Steve Hogg's first novel, Blood & Bone. Passed away peacefully at home, aged. Margaret TIMM passed away in Hamilton, Waikato. Cameron Brown will line up for the last time as a professional in a crowd where almost half the competitors are from overseas. 22 Feb 2023 - 01 Mar 2023 (7) listing results (3) results per page (3) pages; 1 2 3. The road between Taup and Hawke's Bay may have been severed yet their close connection has spurred locals to act. While the Coromandel sees tourists leave in droves, places like Rotorua and Taup have benefitted from the wild coastal weather. He spent more than three decades in obstetrics and gynaecology, known for his impeccable bedside manner. Dearly loved husband of Paulien. McMullan is one of more than 150 Kiwi cyclists competing at the road cycling national championships on Tokoroa's back roads this weekend. Send us your photos, videos and tip-offs: SecureDrop GNS Science explains that even if Taup volcano goes boom it most likely won't be as big as some people think. Mum Laura Marinus documented her kids' unusual trip to school. A blaze that destroyed a century-old villa in an east Waikato township also threatened numerous nearby buildings. All thats still needed are the audiences. Waikato News - all the latest NZ news from the team at Newshub - your home for NZ headlines Toni Cox A much loved friend, confidant, partner in crime, travel buddy and shopper extraordinaire. A drug trial with anti-tumour drug shows a survival rate of 85.8 per cent. Hedgehogs. The obituary was featured in Waikato Times on March 1, 2023. The district's local alcohol policy is up for review again. Send us your photos, videos and tip-offs: SecureDrop Passed away on Sunday 26 February 2023, with family by his side, in his 81st. Northerlies. The team behind the Hamilton Arts Festival are expecting a continuation of the big crowds that have thronged the Hamilton Gardens over the weekend. Police, firefighters and a rescue helicopter were sent to the remote scene. It was hard being amongst the first African immigrants to NZ, but that didn't stop trailblazing musicians such as Raiza Biza from charting their own paths. Waikato Times 2023-02-28 Newspaper Waikato Times 2023-02-27. Morris collected over 300,000 golf balls from the bottom of Lake Taup last year, but is yet to hit a true hole in one himself. A man who delivered thousands of Waikato babies A childhood nickname for Ru Pirrit (1937-2022) came from a beer label - and stuck. They've been free forever, but that is set to change for visitors from out of town at Hamilton's attraction that showcases gardens of the world. Emergency services are responding to three fatal crashes in the central district. The team behind the Hamilton Arts Festival are expecting a continuation of the big crowds that have thronged the Hamilton Gardens over the weekend. Return to today's death notices for Waikato Times Search Obituaries & Guest Books You are searching Helpful Services Send Flowers & Gifts Choose a trusted partner from our florist directory. The young woman both received $10,000 as part of an annual grant scheme to help them through university. Politicians and farmers went head-to-head on a Morrinsville sports field in honour of the late John Luxton. It's the third time this month that the Waharoa cafe has been targeted, leaving the manager feeling like she has to sleep on site to keep the building safe. The rhui was put in place after a body was found in the river, and stretches about 70m downstream of the falls. Figures show an increasing number of people are doing up existing homes amid rising interest rates and inflation. Send us your photos, videos and tip-offs: SecureDrop Treasured, ROLFE, Ani. 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The districts have been impacted heavily by the floods. And if it does, maybe every so often we can put some rats in for a month or so.". Offers of help rolling in are making scam victim Ben Galley feel like there are still decent people out there". The South Waikato will have its first Mori mayor Last election the mayor got in unopposed but, now she's retiring, there are two candidates for the top job. The main stage has been built. OPINION: When it comes to the environment, cows have nothing on middle-class women. A Facebook page for 'Kmart mums' has come to the rescue of a young girl who lost her favourite teddy in Cyclone Gabrielle. No-one was injured in the crash with the large, multiwheeled crane. 31 talking about this. The worker was awarded $62,185 after fencing wire hit him in the face. How a Cambridge family turned a funny shaped part of their section into a side hustle. Born November 23, 1964. Hes a powerlifting coach on a mission, and pretty much nothing will stop him. Big-city buyers are flocking to Hamilton to snap up cheap real estate. It's 3000km long, takes four to five months to complete, and a record 4000 Te Araroa hikers will walk the length of the country this season. Chantelle Mathieson and husband Sam have three children, the youngest 11 months old, and Chantelle is preparing to fight pancreatic cancer "my damned hardest". MATTHEW HITCHCOCK OBITUARY. All five youths will appear on a range of charges in the Hamilton Youth Court. Peacefully surrounded by her family on 26 February 2023 at Mercy Hospice. A celebration of Matthew's life will be held at The Hamilton Park Chapel . One couple awoke to the sound of dirt and trees falling, while a man checking his mum's home in the coastal township called the slip "nasty". Careful choice of yarn shades, weights and textures creates yum cha wrappers and shapes. Parts of the Manukau Heads in rural south Auckland are now inaccessible after a road disappeared down the hill. Hampton Downs will be abuzz for two days of adrenaline this weekend. Share with us securely. Electricity bill savings of up to 30% are forecast for nine Trangi whnau participating in a new solar energy project. In a move he now regrets, Peter Witika entered his burning home on Christmas morning to try to find the keys to his car. Cameron Brown will line up for the last time as a professional in a crowd where almost half the competitors are from overseas. Bach. The pitch at FMG Stadium Waikato has endured the Sevens and cyclones and there's now a special mowing regime in place for the FIFA Women's World Cup. The project is expected to cost at least another million dollars as building costs and inflation rise. Four vacant buildings on the section will be demolished to make way for a project that will double the number of state-owned homes in the South Waikato town. Fieldays changes the age for the Young Innovator Award category to 19 and under. Beloved wife of the Read Notice Share Condolences Graham Jeffrey BARROW BARROW, Graham Jeffrey. Video: Ambulance accident in North Salem. Born March 21, 1934. Vi had earlier told police his partner hit her head on a table five times during a row. The crash happened on Hamurana Rd, between Dalbeth Rd and Leonard Rd, about 4.10pm on Wednesday. The businesses have existing use rights, Tauranga City Council says. Adored uncle to Fleur and May. They had seen enough. 3. A sighting of British musician Ed Sheeran exploring Hamilton Gardens - with "distinguishable tattoos" and umbrella - has fans and local leaders buzzing. A marae outbreak of Covid-19 could be a tragedy, Ngti Hau says, so the iwi's using portacom facilities and tents around the rohe to keep whnau safe. Who Where Receive obituaries Geoffrey Alexander Young Auckland, North Island February 24, 2023 (66 years old) View obituary Jennifer Jane McGhee Manawas powerful forward pack reigned supreme. Waip ratepayers will send the mayor and another elected official to France for the opening of the museum in its sister city in October. Up the golden stairway you climbed 50, LEE, Graeme James Rex (Rex). Local creatives will be supported into a career by honing their skills during the three-month course. Aged 32 years. Hospital transfers, medical events, rescues, and vehicle crashes keep chopper busy. Remembering Waikato Rugby Union's history against the Springboks. Last election the mayor got in unopposed but, now she's retiring, there are two candidates for the top job. Tainui Group Holdings is among those planning for fast rail. Wellington party-starters treat audience to some authentic Eastern Europe culture - and some good old fashioned "old country" fun. Send us your photos, videos and tip-offs: SecureDrop OPINION: Waitomo Mayor says ratepayers may be exposed to debt recovery. SWIFT's Bruce Sherman said the three new board members bring a wealth of professional, business and governance experience to the trust and the South Waikato community. When Taup volcano erupts itll be huge, right? The trio appeared in Manukau District Court. When Covid hit, Papa o Te Aroha Marae's owners couldn't afford to keep it open. The Mangawhero Stream Bridge, south of Matamata, was a high crash site due to its narrrowness and unexpected curves in the road leading up to it. They might be intent on keeping rate increases low, but do they really care about whether performers have theatres to perform in? Waikato Times - 01 Mar 2023 Andrews, Trevor William Armstrong, Ben Philip Christiansen, Eileen Ma. Send us your photos, videos and tip-offs: SecureDrop View All notices This Week Recent Condolences for SANDLANT, Phyllis Edna (Phyll) 4 entries MAHY, Carol Evelyn 2 entries SMITH, William Slane (Bill, Billy) 3 entries SMIT, Alida Anna Maria 3 entries. Passed away at home after a long illness on 25 February, NGAMATA, Mabel Hihiwa. "[The tourists were] standing on the footpath with nowhere to go at midnight while the fire was being put out.". He started pushing in the mid-90s, when environmental sustainability wasn't on the dairy farming industrys radar, and says now "it's a changed world". When you drive into Trau, Putaruru or Tokoroa, some of the everyday people who treasure it will be up in lights for all to see. A first of its kind four-storey apartment complex is being built in Cambridge, a town known for villas and bungalows. 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