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Hamilton police launch homicide investigation
An investigation is underway after a man believed to be in his late 50s or early 60s was found dead in Hamilton this morning.
Three arrested after woman kidnapped
A 16-year-old and two men have been arrested after burglars allegedly assaulted a man and kidnapped a 28-year-old woman.
What the cluck? Bar bans hen party
A group of hen-party guests is accusing a student bar of ageism, saying half their party was turned away for being "too old".
Groom attacks father with axe
A man has been jailed for attacking family members with a replica medieval axe on his wedding night, after he was caught kissing a bridesmaid.
Suspicious Hamilton death probed
Police in Hamilton hope a post mortem examination will shed light on a sudden and suspicious death.
Groom jailed over wedding day attack
A Waikato groom has been sentenced to five years' jail for confronting family with an axe on his wedding day.
Tearful woman recounts fatal fall
A witness to a bridge-swinging event where an 18-year-old student fell to her death broke down in tears while giving evidence in court today.
Third man charged over Chinese student's death
The 19-year-old west Auckland student is expected to face Auckland District Court today charged with being an accessory after the fact of murder.