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Victim's daughter: 'I want my mummy'

Lionel Patea was jailed for life for killing Tara Brown. The couple's young daughter is now parentless, and struggling.

Missing woman found

A Hamilton woman reported missing since late this week has been found this evening.

Crime spree: Couple pose as medical staff

A couple disguised themselves as hospital staff and visitors to schools before going on a $50,000 spending spree with stolen credit cards.

Temperatures plummet in the deep south

A cold change sweeping up the South Island this afternoon has seen temperatures drop by double digits in 10 minutes.

Arrests made after Waikato robberies

Four teenagers have been arrested in connection with a series of robberies in the Waikato region

'Offender will sit amongst home comforts'

Driver who killed Kerry Gunn had been drinking, but only sentenced to home detention.

Watch NZH Local Focus: 'People come into our district' - South Waikato Mayor ready for growth

Recent report predictions that rural districts may see a population decline in years to come is being rebutted by the South Waikato which has had 1.3% population rise in the last year. - Made with funding from NZ On Air

Watch NZH Local Focus: Decline? What decline? Hauraki Mayor talks up region

Hauraki District Mayor John Tregidga is optimistic about the future of his region - despite dire predictions. But - he wants Government agencies bought back to the district. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Smooth-talker clears out motel room

A man convinced a motel receptionist that a guest had nearly been abducted and he was there to retrieved her belongings.

Grieving mum: 'They weren't listening'

The heartbroken mum of a baby who died of respiratory failure wants answers after she says only one of eight GP practices referred son to hospital.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Trendy little libraries for Huntly

It may be the digital age but libraries are coming to a street near you, and they need your books. Made with Funding from NZ On Air.

Scott Kuggeleijn found not guilty

Northern Districts cricketer Scott Kuggeleijn has been found not guilty of rape.

Jury retires to consider verdict

The jury has retired in the Hamilton District Court rape trial of Northern Districts cricketer Scott Kuggeleijn.

Parkinson's disease vector discovered

NZ research may hold key to disease treatment to stop spread from cell to cell.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Te Reo - the ninth language for Hamilton migrant

How many languages can you speak? Hamilton resident Christian Damba knows eight languages and is now adding Te Reo as his ninth. - Made with funding from NZ on Air

Watch NZH Local Focus: Te Reo - the ninth language for Hamilton man

How many languages can you speak? Hamilton resident Christian Damba knows eight languages and is now adding Te Reo as his ninth. Made with funding from NZ on Air.