81yo man accused of attempting to murder wife in alleged failed suicide pact
The charge stems from an incident in the couple's rural home town on October 12.
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A sixth Queen St campus is closing and 40 Queen St shops are now vacant.
Weather: Wet for most, chilly for the south
There's snow on the way for some alpine passes as a cold front hits the South Island.
Revealed: Which DHBs have toughened cataract surgery thresholds
Each DHB sets its own threshold for surgery - find out how yours compares.
US election: NZ Democrat quietly hopeful of Joe Biden win
'I don't think I have any nails left...I hate that it's this close', the Democrat said.
Firms fined after workers suffer chemical burns at galvanising plant
The judge said the injuries could have been easily avoided by gloves being supplied.
Fundraising for fatally mauled newborn's grieving family
Fundraising effort launched to support the family of a newborn baby mauled by a dog.
Baby dog attack: Dad died months earlier, too soon to know he was to be a father
One-day-old newborn mauled by friend's dog-grandmother believes
Hamilton and Whanganui tie for most beautiful city
The judges couldn't decide - so they split the category to a large and a small award.
Fatal dog attack on baby: What happens to animals now?
Dog at centre of fatal baby attack being held by council as police investigate.
Witness says newborn baby mauled while mum 'popped' to the toilet
Rottweiler attacked the newborn and tried to bury it while the mother was in the toilet.
Dog attack tragedy: Newborn baby bitten at Hamilton house dies
A newborn baby bitten by a dog in Hamilton has died.
'Traumatic': Dog seized after attack leaves baby fighting for its life
The dog has been seized and is now secured at a city council pound.
Baby in hospital with critical injuries after dog attack
Police said emergency services were called to a Hamilton address around 7pm.
Baby dies after police, emergency services called to house
The incident follows a baby being found dead last week at a house in Otara.
Summer in spring: The heat is on for parts of New Zealand
Temperatures will be up to 12C above average in places - but don't get too comfortable.
Ute flips into oncoming traffic after collision with truck
Crash closes Pukete Bridge and arterial route in north Hamilton after ute flips.
Dr Evil: 'You're a sexual predator' - Victim to psychiatrist
Teenage victim of psychiatrist's sexual abuse gives insightful account of harrowing case.
Mum dying after multiple tests fail to detect cancer; claims of racial bias
Teresa McCarthy, 58, has declined further treatment - without which she will die.
Appeals dropped, $1b Hamilton housing and waterways project to start
Interest is already strong from land-starved Hamilton home builders.
Election 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPs
Who are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.
High-profile Nat MPs Brownlee, Smith, Bishop set to lose seats
Up to 20 seats could change hands tonight, most - but not all - to Labour.
Election Day weather divide: Mostly fine in North Island, rain in the South
Voters can expect mostly fine weather in North Island; umbrellas, coats needed in South.
Waikato police urge caution after 3 motorcycle crashes, 2 fatal, in a week
One motorcyclist remains in a critical condition in Waikato Hospital.
Election 2020: What 11 Act MPs would mean in Parliament - according to leader David Seymour
Act leader David Seymour explains what having 11 MPs would mean for the party.
Ardern v Collins: A return to Wellington in final campaign sprint
The two will face off for the last time at the final leaders' debate on Thursday.
Māori Party candidate arrested during land protest
Hamilton City Council claims the protest was a planned publicity stunt by the protesters.
Jacinda Ardern's day of crowds, consensus - and confronting farmers
The mob got a little pushy yesterday - and farmers were among those wanting a word.
Sky Garden tower could be missing X-factor for Hamilton tourism
The timber Sky Garden tower could be over 100 metres high.
Jacinda-mania: Ardern mobbed by fans in Hamilton
A move down to level 1 has seen Ardern mobbed by fans while visiting Hamilton.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)
Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).
Advance NZ spotted campaigning too close to polling booth
The Electoral Commission says Advance NZ breached the election rules.
Man arrested after vehicles shot at in Hamilton
The 32-year-old faces charges of reckless discharge of a firearm and intentional damage.