4 Nov 2025

Around the motu: Jonathon McKenzie, editor of the Waikato Times

From Nine To Noon, 10:45 am on 4 November 2025
Man in yellow cap  saying "Tribal Huk," and yellow leather jerkin,  holding out hand grasping a big hammer. Hand has 3 big rings and man is staring.

Jamie Pink, the sandwich making gang leader jailed for seven years, released early. Photo: Supplied / Waikato Times

Jonathan covers on the continuing search for missing teacher, Jayleb-Che Dean, the sandwich making gang boss, Jamie Pink , released early from a seven year jail term for "excellent progress," Blue Spring gets overrun by tourists and local businesses lament lack of airport us service until 2028.

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