Man who murdered girlfriend's father jailed for 14 years
A man convicted of murdering his girlfriend's father has been sentenced to at least 14 years in jail.
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Thieves target tobacco in knifepoint robbery
The knifepoint robbery of a Huntly dairy last week highlights the fact that tobacco is increasingly becoming a target for criminals, say police.
Wife burnt alive: Husband jailed
A man who set fire to his wife on a rural Waikato roadside before fleeing to Fiji has been sentenced to life in prison with a non-parole period of 14 years and six months for her murder.
Our deadliest roads
In a year when the national road toll fell dramatically, the carnage on Waikato roads actually increased. James Ihaka recounts the lives lost and the search for reasons why.
Driver 'played Russian roulette' with children's lives
A recidivist drink driver had five children in his car when he allegedly drove drunk last night, police say.
Huntly: More than meets the eye
It's not everyone's idea of an ideal place to visit, but Elisabeth Easther finds treasures on a trip to Huntly.
Youth in holding pattern as recession bites north
The impacts of the global financial crisis hit are ingrained in our communities.
Man accused of setting wife on fire to plead not guilty
A man charged with setting his wife on fire at a rural Waikato roadside before fleeing for Fiji with his son will plead not guilty to her murder.
Gang member spotted in court and arrested
A gang member believed to be armed and using methamphetamine has been arrested in Huntly, north of Hamilton.
Devastating pig disease still spreading - NZ Pork
A devastating pig disease which broke out in the North Island in 2003 and crossed to the South Island in 2006 is still spreading, farmers say.
Police name man killed by tarseal truck
A road worker who died after he was run over by a tarseal spraying truck north-east of Hamilton on Thursday was today named by police as Graham Donald Bennie, 55, of Huntly.