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• Police Rule Out Shooting in Pōkeno Animal Deaths as 18 Pet Goats Likely Slain by Dogs

  Published: Apr 23, 2026

  Section: Crime

  An investigation into the deaths of 18 pet goats on a North Waikato property has concluded that the animals were likely killed by dogs rather than shot as previously reported. Poli...

• Port Waikato Community Secures Coastal Future with Self Funded $400,000 Seawall

  Published: Apr 4, 2026

  Section: Australia & Oceania

  Residents of Port Waikato have taken their coastal defense into their own hands, completing a 366 meter long seawall to protect their homes and public spaces from aggressive erosio...