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Youth, 16, charged with murder after Albany bus stop slaying
The 16-year-old was arrested in Hamilton.

'No red flags' about anti-fluoride, anti-mandate comments, says Nats candidate
Ryan Hamilton says his views were not raised in his candidate selection.

Love at first sight and no time to waste as rest home residents marry
“I had a good look at him, and I just thought, ‘Wow’.”

Teenager arrested after serious assault outside Hamilton bar, one in critical condition
The victim is in a critical condition at the Waikato Hospital.

Delays this weekend on Waikato Expressway
Lane reductions and other traffic management will stay in place at weekends.

Battery disposal sparks Hamilton fires
Council is warning people to dispose of lithium batteries correctly after several fires.

Award-winning Māori artwork inspired by ancestors
Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award works at Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato.

Sandra Coney: Folk on the steps are a roll call of anti-racist luminaries from that time
Sandra Coney puts the words behind the picture of the protest 42 years ago

‘There’s no boyfriend, girlfriend status in my culture’: Man’s bigamy excuse
“He couldn’t immediately divorce her, but nevertheless wanted to move on with a new life.”

Hamilton tenor wins Australian Singing Competition
Emmanuel Fonoti-Fuimaono, 25, is the first Kiwi to win the competition since 2019.

'People don't know what they're in for': Hope for regional theatre's $2m in funding
The new $80m regional theatre for Waikato is $2m short of its needed capital funding.

Christchurch United claim Chatham Cup thriller
Melville's goalkeeper equalised in the final minute before Christchurch edged a shootout.

'We are concerned': Police seek person after van explosion
Police said the person was standing near a van’s open door when it exploded.

Men arrested after leading police on ‘dangerous’ pursuit in car loaded with weapons, ammo
Two men due in Hamilton court after fleeing police and leading officers on wild chase

'I could just see her blood pressure drop': Son's final moments with dying mum
Now, 13 years on, a coroner will decide how Carmen Walker died during a medical procedure.

Hamilton Girls' rugby players make final, looking good for the future
Hamilton Girls’ High School First XV exceeds its top-four goal

Spotlight on the unwanted during Pestival in the Tron
Showcasing native biodiversity and the work to protect it in a free, fun, festival way.

Latest poll: National and Act could govern together - Hipkins responds to recent poor results
Labour continues to struggle in latest poll.

Hamilton City Council votes to change Sonning Carpark to Opoia Paa
Historian says the land should now be gifted back to mana whenua.

‘Give me the money’: Armed robber pockets $7k in cash and cigarettes
An exasperated judge has asked when this type of offending will come to an end.

Election 2023: Tourism targets, pink buses, and a new poll
Support for Labour has dipped to 30 per cent in the latest political poll.

Prime Minister out on Waikato campaign visit
Chris Hipkins made a new law and order policy announcement in Hamilton today.

Hamilton woman's traditional Tongan handicrafts in high demand overseas
Kasanita Katene is sharing how she makes Tongan necklaces to keep the tradition alive.

Robber dragged 20m as he forced woman to stop car
His mother told the judge: 'I love my son but not the wrong that he does'.

‘It latched onto his arm’: Man attacked by dog while protecting partner
The American pitbull cross' owner agreed to have the dog put down afterwards.

Kmart introduces robots to its NZ stores, opens huge new facility
Robots are coming to a Kmart store near you.

Pizza store boss groped young colleague's breasts, tried to blame her for assault
"I thought she was flirting with me,"