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Watch: Woman describes terrifying carjacking after two inmates abscond at Waikato Hospital in a month
Reviews are being undertaken into both incidents.
Watch: Escaped inmate wandered uncuffed through hospital in underwear before sliding down pipe – witness
The video purportedly shows him sliding down from the eighth floor.
'Grateful': Russian adoptee finds brothers living less than two hours away
Valentina Burgess didn't know much about her life before she was adopted at age 4.
'Utterly stupid and selfish': Crash victim's family front killer meth-driver
The woman had kids in the car when she ploughed into the back of Raymond Mathews.
Police seize patches, charge gang members after social media post outside court
Police have seized six King Cobra patches.
Clear run: Waikato Expressway Ngāruawāhia section back to four lanes
Remedial works and safety improvements were finished today.
‘Huge task ahead’ for Ngāti Hāua trustees
One new and three returning trustees have been elected for the Treaty settlement entity.
'Oh heck': Farmer says quad bike accident was a wake-up call
Michael Woodward is urging his peers to take care out on the farm this busy summer season.
Medical 'mistakes': Widower wants answers after losing wife, 25, to cancer
'Ultimately, it cost us time with Tasha,' her family says.
Police find body in Waikato River
The body is believed to be a person who jumped from Pukete Bridge on Saturday.
Driver in police-shooting chase admits he's 'too old' to be appearing in court
Jason Barton didn't stop driving despite the tyres being spiked and police following him.
Audi goes up bank, through fence and into car before ending up on its side
The driver of an Audi A3 escaped a spectacular crash in Hamilton largely unscathed.
The next Hadlee? Southee comes closer than he dared to dream
In March 2008, Sir Richard Hadlee selected a teenage seamer to make his New Zealand debut.
Southee's departure delivers reminder of what made him so great
Black Caps bowler departs the game as one of his country's greatest
Black Caps skipper has no regrets over omitting India standouts
The turnaround win owed to decisive contributions from two players previously omitted.
Black Caps smash England, equal record for largest win as Southee bows out
The hosts wrapped up victory with more than a day to spare at Seddon Park.
National, local companies are creditors of Rotorua housing project
The financier wants $28.2m; unsecured creditors are listed as being owed another $167,000.
'This ain’t a joke': Judge warns smirking robber
The 20-year-old was not long out of jail when he robbed a bottle store.
Williamson century ensures Southee will walk away a winner
The Black Caps all but ensured Kane Williamson's 156 would come in a consolation win.
Black Caps v England: Southee, Henry strike after NZ set visitors 658 to win final test
All the action from the third test at Seddon Park, Hamilton
Police National Dive Squad to search Waikato River for missing man
The man was reported to have jumped from Pukete Bridge on Saturday night.
'Vibrant, lovable, crazy': Mother of Coromandel shooting victim pays tribute
The victim was father to five boys, and his mum says the family is heartbroken.
SH1 detour route near Tokoroa blocked after truck crashed and rolled
A police spokesperson said the truck would take some time to remove.
Andrew Alderson: O'Rourke's game-changing spell brings cause for irony
OPINION: Surely when NZ next wear white at home, O'Rourke will be polishing the new ball.
'Tragic weekend': Four water deaths in 24 hours across NZ
The rise in deaths is a worry, Water Safety chief executive says.
Black Caps finally find secret to success against England
There will be a temptation to wonder what might have been when England head home.
Black Caps v England: NZ hold big lead at stumps on day two
All the action from the third test at Seddon Park, Hamilton