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Hamilton council plans for earthquakes, cyber attacks and 'Black Swan' events
Hamilton City Council is developing strategies to mitigate a wide range of potential crises, from natural disasters and cyber terrorism to political upheaval and infrastructure failure.
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Hamilton begins the clean-up as Cyclone Vaianu passes, with most council services reopening after a regional State of Emergency was declared over the weekend.
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The Waikato Chiefs secured a dramatic 22-17 extra-time win against the Wellington Hurricanes in Hamilton, thanks to a decisive try from Wallace Sititi.
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Two youths have been arrested following an armed robbery in Frankton and a subsequent police pursuit, while a separate operation in Huntly has dismantled a significant drug and firearms operation.
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Thousands of Waikato residents gathered at Hamilton's Memorial Park for the Anzac Day dawn service, honouring the nation's fallen soldiers and reflecting on the brutal Battle of Chunuk Bair.
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Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Dr Anna Breman will join local business leaders in Hamilton for a panel discussion on the national and regional economy.
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Waikato Thoroughbred Racing has shown early plans for a 164ha Tamahere racing hub, aiming for completion by the mid-2030s.