'We don't always get it right': IPCA finds police wrongfully arrested, used force on man with facial tattoos
Officers 'wrestled' the man to the ground, put him in a headlock and pepper-sprayed him.
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Homicide investigation launched, area cordoned off after man found dead on Raglan road
Area searches where the man was found are under way.
Cyber-criminals make blackmail threat after hacking car software company database
'Credible threat' that some of the information will be posted on the dark web.
Review: Box of Birds a cute show for littlies
Birdlife Productions brought their show Box of Birds to the Hamilton Arts Festival.
Waikato para-athletes to visit local schools
Three local champions are taking part in a Paralympics New Zealand education programme.
Chiefs Manawa get big win over Hurricanes Poua
Follow the action as Chiefs Manawa and Hurricanes Poua kick the season off.
Waitomo para cyclist only Kiwi nominee for World Sport Award
Nicole Murray has been nominated in the category World Sportsperson with a Disability.
Animal welfare in the spotlight at special conference
The conference will focus on issues that are affecting pet owners worldwide.
'I get bored': Ram raiding Hamilton teen tells judge
The teen, from Afghanistan, got swept up in ram-raid crime that swept through the Waikato.
Formidable forward pack underpins Chiefs Manawa ahead of first match
Japan international Seina Saito has been named at 8 for the Chiefs Manawa.
Hamilton Old Boys beat them all in Bangkok
Hamilton Old Boys beat Jam Boys 26-19 in Bangkok International 10s final.
Two ministers clear giant $96m Hamilton purchase, new hub planned
Big new commercial hub and logistics centre is planned.
Waikato youth selected for New Zealand Youth Ministock team
Three local teenagers have been selected for the New Zealand team of six.
Volunteer fireman rescues wife twice in two years
Working for Fire and Emergency has had some life-saving benefits for this couple.
'Cinderella Man' story: Darryl Takerei to take on Liam Messam in Taranaki
Darryl Takerei will make his professional boxing debut against the former AB.
Chiefs to face Brumbies in Melbourne on Sunday
Clayton McMillan just announced the starting line-up, Slater to clock up 50 games.
ComCom wrote to 12 retirement village owners on false, misleading claims
Companies should seek legal advice about issues it had raised, Commerce Commission said.
NIWA staff file personal grievance claims over health insurance, picket
PSA says unionised staff denied access to health insurance given to non-union employees.
Tesla airborne for 28m during crash that killed young lawyer
Tesla then skidded 60m into bank, slid, smashed through pole, rolled, court hears.
Young rider to be remembered with special Hampton Downs tribute
Hampton Downs event to include a special tribute to a fallen champion.
Review: Hamilton Arts Festival begins with a ‘Chee Hoo!’
The Hamilton Arts Festival runs until March 3.
Fiery Tesla crash: Trial begins for driver after death of young lawyer
The Tesla landed upside in a ditch, nestled in long grass next to a hedge.
Staff protest looming cuts to University of Waikato Library
People gathered at the University for a protest against proposed cost cuts.
Gang associates guilty of murdering 27-year-old who 'narked' on Mongrel Mob captain
Jury returns unanimous guilty verdicts in case of Bay of Plenty man Eli Johnson's murder.
Chiefs Manawa ready for Super Rugby Aupiki after great pre-season win
The 2024 Sky Super Rugby Aupiki season gets underway this Saturday at 2.05pm.
Balloons over Waikato in search of a new festival organiser
This is the final year that Classic Event will run Balloons over Waikato.
Waikato Rugby loses two local legends
Waikato Rugby has lost two great players and administrators within a week.
Kaipaki Gold battle Hamilton Marist in brave match
Gold were in deep trouble at one point, sitting at 20/5 in the first 10 overs.
Record turnout for Hamilton's big week of art and performance
A feast of performing art has Hamiltonians in a cultural frenzy.
Review: Captain Festus McBoyle’s Travellin’ Variety Show a 'tongue-in-cheek' performance
Aimed at the young ones but enough fun for the adults too.
Review: Ice Cream is Melting a 'silly and fun' survival story
The performance was part of the Hamilton Arts Festival.
Chiefs players wearing microphones during games to engage fans
The microphone innovation was revealed on Sunday on Sky Sport's The Breakdown.
Employment advocate invovled in bitter work dispute
Embattled employment advocate Allan Halse's work with Hamilton Culturesafe has ended.