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Fire destroys Hamilton storage shed
The shed was used to store cars, equipment and hay bales.
Large shed fire near Hamilton
The fire is well involved and has attracted the attention of several onlookers.
Free fees: Student numbers jump in Waikato, Napier and Nelson but flat overall
Only two polytechnics report significantly more students this year despite free fees.
Fog cannon fails to stop Hamilton armed robbers
The Caltex employee was not harmed during the smash and grab.
Hamilton man plans property purchases after $1m windfall
He plans on buying himself a new house as well as helping his kids into homes
Cat shot three times in the face
GRAPHIC CONTENT: Cat needs surgery after bullets lodge in face.
Māori Party president: 'MMP yet to reach its potential'
Party needs to be centrist so it can ally with any others, Che Wilson says.
Pair attack attendant before stealing cigarettes
The two were seen fleeing in a blue vehicle, possibly a Mitsubishi
Firefighters battle to douse Raglan scrub fire
Firefighters are trying to stop the blaze, near Whale Bay, from jumping the main road.
Waikato DHB closes complaints on board member
No action taken against Waikato health board member over three complaints.
Waikato surgeons learn lung surgery short-cut
Waikato Hospital lung surgery patients will benefit from a specialist technique.
Waikato Hospital to open $6.7m ward for winter
Waikato Hospital is to open a new ward by July, just in time for winter and flu season.
Local Focus: Hoops, the latest fitness craze
Aerial arts and hoops is growing in popularity. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Two killed in serious crash in Waikato
Police are attending a serious crash near Matamata.
$54m fraud case: Wife blames 'megalomaniac' husband
A woman accused of a $54m mortgage fraud says her husband was the criminal mastermind.
Watch: Skateboarder's failed, 'reckless' bridge stunt
Police have labelled the stunt as 'reckless' and say it was lucky no one was killed.
Hamilton Mobil robbers still on run
Police are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen the group
Fine, hefty cost award for dental therapist
Dental therapist went into labour on day the application to renew her certificate was due.
$50m mortgage fraud trial: 'Organised, systematic and complex deception'
More than 70 properties were allegedly purchased with fake loans and banking bribes.
Cigarettes, cash taken in Mobil aggravated robbery
The car used in the robbery was later found with an empty till and cigarette cabinet.
All you need to know: NZ v ENG first ODI
Here's all you need to know ahead of the first ODI between New Zealand and England today
Former All Black Guildford goes back to school
Former All Black enjoys his new role but still has aspirations to return to rugby.
Body found in search is missing pensioner
Police confirmed the body found by members of the public last Sunday was Raymond Stirling.
Woman pulled over and robbed of cash at gunpoint
She was forced to stop and then he pulled out a sawn-off shotgun.
Hamilton fatal crash: Driver found guilty of manslaughter
Dylan Cossey guilty on all six charges laid after the street race that killed four people.
Quadruple fatal crash: Jury deliberations continue
The jury will continue their deliberations from 10am tomorrow.
Woman admits manslaughter of husband
Carol Takua Waa, 61, has pleaded guilty to murdering Gerald Waa in Hamilton last year.
Quadruple fatal crash: Jury begins deliberations
The Hamilton High Court jury was sent out at 1.35pm today.
Man charged over Hamilton woman's death
A man will appear in the Hamilton District Court this morning.
Win or lose, Black Caps' final hopes live
The Black Caps have everything to play for in this afternoon's T20 against England.
Body found in search for Hamilton man Raymond Stirling
Police say it's too early to confirm if the body is that of Raymond 'Curly' Stirling.