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Adult film actress v Cossie Club neighbour war: More court action likely as landlord defends Lisa Lewis
It is understood that the Hamilton Cosmopolitan Club is appealing the case.

Alleged Kmart robber appears in court, denied bail
The 24-year-old was denied bail when she appeared in court on multiple charges today.

Neighbourly war: Adult film actress awarded $10K after 'insidious' behaviour by Cosmopolitan Club
Lisa Lewis said club patrons aimed fireworks at her front gate and egged her property.

Kmart chaos: Police interview battered staff as hunt for culprits continues
Staff at the store have been spoken to and police inquiries are ongoing.

Watch: Kmart chaos - woman uses kitchen tongs to stab staffer
Police are investigating an incident at a Kmart in Hamilton over the weekend.

Police looking for missing man last seen with small backpack and blanket
There are concerns for 27-year-old Reece Cameron's welfare.

Police 'monitoring' notorious gang's motorcycle run
Similar bikie gang runs have left motorists terrified.

Alleged kidnapping trial aborted due to 'Covid-19 reasons'
The trial was due to start its sixth day when it had to be aborted.

Two in hospital, one arrested after assault at Hamilton school
Pair seriously injured but students and staff safe after incident outside Hamilton school.

More than just gardens: Hamilton's green spaces showcase civilisation
How Lucy Ryan came home to Hamilton, to be director of the world-class Hamilton Gardens.

City's food waste collection back in full swing
Production of compost from Hamilton's food waste will also resume next week.

Entrepreneur Ezra Hirawani named Young New Zealander of the Year
Ezra Hirawani is the co-founder of Māori power company Nau Mai Rā.

New Zealand's first Pan Pacific hub is shaping up in Hamilton
Pacific Island community trust K'aute Pasifika hosted a site visit for selected invitees.

State housing development in Hamilton delayed by several years
Kāinga Ora is warning completion date for Hamilton housing complex may move again.

What was the point? The impact of vaccine mandates in Northland and their purpose
Covid-19 modeller explains the need for introducing and removing vaccine mandates.

Hamilton man admits fatal driving charge
Michael Barugh Way's driving killed one woman and injured another person.

Wanted: Global manhunt for NZ gangster on the run
Image of fugitive Shane Ngakuru published for the first time.

New Zealand's sexiest - and least sexy - cities revealed
Where are the kinkiest Kiwis? New research reveals New Zealand's sexiest cities.

'A boy battling his past': Waikato methamphetamine manufacturer pens poem to judge
Alan McQuade had a traumatic childhood, which led him down a destructive path.

Hamilton man shot dead by AOS used illegal firearm returned by police
His estranged wife told police he was planning a mass shooting and slept with a pistol.

New branding steers Tainui Group Holdings
Brand aligns to Waikato-Tainui at a time of significant change and growth for TGH

'Unacceptable': Police on milk tanker damage, hammer being used in stand-off
Police say they are committed to "holding the offenders to account".

Watch: Milk tanker blocked by group of drivers - milk released, floods on to road
A young woman was reportedly injured as she tried to protect the tanker driver.

Mum's second brave cancer battle: 'I'm fighting this for my daughter'
Hamilton mum Karen reveals what she's learned from her second struggle with cancer.

Children turned into gang members by state
Paora Sweeney and Wiremu Waikari suffered appalling abuse at the hands of state carers.

Horror highway attack: Victim critical as video shows biker gang swarming ute
Police confirm man got out of vehicle just before he was attacked.

Cyclists encouraged to 'take the lane' at roundabouts to keep safe
Inquest into the death of retired teacher and cyclist Mike Leach continues today.

'I saw a gap and put my foot down', truck driver's fatal assumption prior to crash
Truck blind spots and wrong road markings are key issues in the inquest, the coroner says.

Homicide investigation following death of man in Hamilton overnight
The man had sustained serious injuries and died at the scene, police said.