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'Take a pause': Race relations commissioner on statue, name changes
Legacy of colonisation in spotlight amid global rallying cry against racism.
Covid-19 latest: Testing centres closing, no new cases as elimination looms
Kiwis are out and about, with only one remaining active case in the country.
Childcare centres want to stay closed at alert level 3
Childcare centres want to stay closed at level 3 because of the risk of spreading virus.
All aboard? New Hamilton-Auckland train journey 2 hours 20 mins
Te Huia train between Hamilton and Auckland to take its first trip in August.
Huntly section of Waikato Expressway opens to traffic
NZTA confirmed the Huntly section of the Waikato Expressway opened just before 12pm
Nest nightmare: 7000 wasps invade family's home
It's estimated up to 7000 wasps had lived there for up to a year.
Man jailed for dangerous driving that killed innocent woman
Randall Wilson didn't pay for $108 in fuel and drove off, killing an innocent driver.
Woman dies in single-vehicle crash north of Huntly
The woman was taken to Waikato Hospital where she later died.
Blast off: NZ's largest amateur rocket soars from Waikato paddock
Rocket enthusiasts took to an Orini paddock to watch their creations soar.
Dad finds $5000 in drawers bought on Trade Me - and returns it
Schoolteacher returned the money as a lesson to his kids.
Huntly mayor responds to 'worst town' award with hilarious poem
In verses worthy of the Topp Twins, the mayor issue a poetic defence of the town.
'Harsh': Support gathers for demoted paramedic
More than 4000 people say St John was too harsh in demoting Huntly paramedic.
$26m Lotto winner's marriage break-up: 'It's not all roses'
As NZ prepares for tonight's big $28m draw, the mother of Trevor Cooper speaks out.
About 30 gang member swear and fight on Main St in Huntly
Higher police presence in Huntly after gang fight.
Police appeal for information over missing Ngaruawahia man
Michael Murdoch was last seen a week ago, police and family have concerns for his welfare.
Man seriously injured after an attack in Huntly
Victim taken to Waikato Hospital for treatment; police seek offender.
Fruitless police raid leaves Huntly family shaken
Sheryl's young children were left scared and frightened when they were woken up by police.
One dead in Huntly crash after car hit pedestrian
One dead in Huntly crash after car hit pedestrian
Missing young man last seen in Huntly found dead
The body of 24-year-old missing man Stian Solberg has been found.
Woman's death 'unexplained'
The 48-year-old woman died at The Point in Ngaruawahia yesterday.
Sleepy Ōhinewai welcomes Sleepyhead homes
Ōhinewai School has space for new classrooms to share paddock with alpacas.
Cop shouldn't have been armed - or fired warning shots: IPCA
The IPCA has found that a police officer's decision to fire warning shots was unjustified.
Family pleads for help finding 24yo, missing from Huntly
Stian Solberg was last seen on July 7 at home in Huntly.
Family claims lengthy battle to get 'infested' rental fixed
Robert Strickland has been trying to get the house repaired for the last 5 months.
'Got what they deserved': Cop used excessive force in violent arrest - watchdog
A fellow officer reported concerns about the violence used at the house party.
'Scary': Govt steps in to help 367 schools - the full list
Officials have stepped into a third of all low-decile schools since 2009.
Hamilton to Auckland train service 'to give commuters a choice'
New Hamilton to Auckland commuter train service to be equipped with Wi-Fi.
Ex-principal made to wait months for $100k
Teacher trainers face long delays to get training plans approved and then paid for.
What's driving Huntly: The town that's fighting back
The future is bright for Huntly according to local residents.
Crash causing delays on Auckland's Northern Motorway
The crash has closed at least one north-bound lane.
What's wrong with Huntly? The NZ town fighting its reputation
What does the future hold for Huntly as the Waikato Expressway nears completion?
Vandals attack Ngaruawahia cenotaph, steal wreaths, in lead up to Anzac Day
A 2m length of stone was damaged while a plaque and two bronze wreaths were stolen.
Easter road toll up to three, four fewer than 2018
A third person died in a crash at 5.30am today north of Gisborne.