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Pepi pods, like the one pictured, are thought to decrease the chances of infant death through bed sharing.
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Free beds protect infants from early death

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Infant deaths through bed sharing with adults is expected to be reduced by the distribution of Pepi-pod beds through Waikato District Health Board's Maori Health Unit Te Puna Oranga. The supply of 1500 free Pepi-pod infant beds in the Waikato region is considered a world-first scale of investment in safe sleeping for the vulnerable...

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Taylor Price, left, and Matt Lee, from the Green Frog Sign Co, erect new signs explaining the historical significance of the bush in Jubilee Park, between Boundary Rd and Brooklyn Rd, Claudelands.

Paying homage to city bush

The ecological, historical and cultural history of Hamilton's Jubilee Bush is the focus of newly-installed signs.

The battle lines against asset sales have been drawn.

Robinson Report: Stand against planned asset sales

The battle lines are truly drawn. Now every Hamiltonian has the rare opportunity to take an active role in defining their investment in New Zealand's economic...

Hamilton genealogist Teresa O'Reilly browses through a copy of her recently-published book on the history of the O'Reilly family in New Zealand.

Book binds O'Reilly history

After more than 30 years of research, a Hamilton woman has published a book on the history of her family.

Books help babies develop

Books helping babies develop

A programme designed to improve bonding between new borns and their families was launched in the Waikato this week.

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Property

Cheese factory ready for new start

Equipment in the Kerepehi cheese factory is still regularly maintained. The former Kerepehi cheese factory on the Hauraki Plains is on the market with all its facilities - including its large cool stores - in working order. Have your say

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