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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.
'Too much boob': Physiotherapist accused of touching breast
A physiotherapist is accused of touching a woman's breast three times during a massage.
National MP breaks arms, fractures spine after falling from platform
National MP out of action after suffering multiple injuries.
Midweek micro-adventures are all the rage and here's why
If you wish summer could last forever, ensure it does with a midweek microadventure.
Homicide investigation launched in Hamilton after 37yo man dies
Emergency services were called to a house on Vernall St, in Nawton, yesterday evening.
Psychiatrist thought man shot by police was stable
Inquest into mentally unwell man's death hears psychiatrist thought he was stable.
'More should have been done': Fatally shot man inquest reopens
Vaughan Te Moananui's inquest reopens after his psychiatrist rejected criticism of care.
Explore the Waikato River eight different ways
With twisting waters, bridges, lakes, and dams, adventure awaits on the Waikato River.
Why $100m new Te Huia rail service may not last: report
Analysis claims the service costs more than taking a car and creates more carbon.
Truck driver injured after serious crash in Hamilton East
The crash is completely blocking the intersection and power lines are down at the scene.
MBIE prosecution: Hamilton man, company to fight charges of underpaying workers
Gaurav Batra and GSK Holdings entered not guilty pleas to their charges today.
Tradie complainants: Concrete contractor to fight fraud allegations
Jason Lambert is heading to trial on numerous charges.
Unlucky lockdown: SkyCity sinks to $33.7m loss
Luck hasn't been on the side of New Zealand's only casino business lately
Locations of interest: New exposure sites across North and South Island
People who have been exposed are asked to record their visits online or call Healthline.
Schools adapt to change as Covid-19 cases appear in their communities
"There's a real sense of community that develops."
Thai sex worker trial: Mixed verdicts for women accused of $250k fraud
The jury returned with their verdicts just after 5pm today.
Locations of interest: Popular Queenstown bar, Remuera racecourse, Hamilton sites added
Queenstown Airport lounge and a Hamilton fitness centre latest on list.
'I'm not a criminal, I'm a regular person': Anti-mandate protesters appear in court
About 27 protesters will come through the Wellington courts after a night behind bars.
Thai sex worker trial: Jury sent to begin deliberations
The pair have been on trial in the Hamilton District Court this week.
'Super spreader event': Protest outside Parliament could spread Covid - Professor
The group is protesting against Covid-19 measures, including vaccine mandates.
Covid-19: Trial aborted as lawyer deemed close contact
The lawyer got a text at 11.24am today saying he was a close contact of a case of Covid.
From dreams to jail: Why cannabis growers got involved in 'massive' $4.2m syndicate
Why they did it. The masterminds behind a massive drug-growing syndicate are sentenced.
Driver flees scene after hitting pedestrian in Hamilton
A police spokesperson said the pedestrian received minor injuries.
Scavenging bins to selling P - Hamilton man's path to prison
Neville James Junior King was in possession of around 350g of meth when he was arrested.
Perfect anniversary long weekend weather for birthday regions
A ridge has fought off a front to keep the long weekend weather sunny and hot.
Locations of interest: Air NZ flights, Auckland Airport and Hamilton temple among new exposure sites
The Omicron exposure sites across NZ continue to grow at a fast rate.
Leaders condemn anti-vax narrative invoking Holocaust
Leaders affirm remembering the Holocaust is now more important than ever.
Raglan homicide investigation: Police release name of man who died
Police say the case is now being treated as homicide.
Omicron locations of interest: Auckland to Nelson flight, Mt Maunganui polo event
Anyone on flight NZ5077 Auck-Nelson on Jan 16 is now a close contact of an Omicron case.