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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.