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Police given special powers amid gang retaliation fears after woman’s death in Waikato
Homicide investigation continues into Turipapa Tukere's death in Ngāruawāhia.

Police name woman who died after Ngāruawāhia brawl, urge witnesses to speak up
Police are 'committed to identifying who is responsible'.

Police launch homicide investigation after woman dies after Ngāruawāhia fight
She died before she could be airlifted to the hospital.

'Utterly stupid and selfish': Crash victim's family front killer meth-driver
The woman had kids in the car when she ploughed into the back of Raymond Mathews.

Man ran down teen the same day he was in court for running down elderly woman
He suffered multiple fractures and internal injuries and was left fighting for his life.

New CEO has spent 30 years with Matamata council
Manaia Te Wiata has been the council's group manager for business support for 30 years.

House fire in Ngāruawāhia, emergency services on scene
"One patient was assessed at the scene as being in a minor condition."

Couple want dog responsible for death of pet found before it kills again
The loss of their pet has had a profound effect on the couple.

Historic railway station building bounces back from arson attack
The station has been renovated and will be turned into a museum soon.

Man paid scammer $68k for fake Rolex watch worth $250
Nicholas O’Loughlin scammed two people, now he's on home detention.

Trading Red Bands for six-inch heels: Steep rise of a Māori pageant mum
Vannessa Savage-Taranaki takes her culture to the international stage.

Tainui team up with Government to develop housing at Hopuhopu
Fifty-seven homes will be built on Tainui land at Ngāruawāhia.

Child dies in Waikato driveway incident
Emergency services were not able to revive the child.

Shane Te Pou: Time for PM to reflect on Kīngi Tūheitia’s call for unity
OPINION: Now to discuss the place of Māori in our culture and politics in the future.

Tears and memories at Kīngi Tūheitia tangi: 'I was here for his mother's final day, now I'm here for his'
Ruta Wright, 72, has seen the funerals of two Māori monarchs.

Watch: Kīngi Tūheitia laid to rest on Taupiri Maunga
Thousands of people have gathered at the marae over the past six days to mourn the King.

Mourners prepare to farewell Tūheitia, a monarch remembered for his ability to unite people
Today is te rā nehu – burial day – for Kīngi Tūheitia.

Watch: How the NZDF is helping feed mourners at Tūrangawaewae Marae
NZDF has mobilised 28 personnel to support the tangi of Kīngi Tūheitia.

Arena Williams: Time to honour what Kīngi Tūheitia stood for
OPINION: The Māori King reminded us what good leadership is.

'Expect congestion': Waikato River off limits for Māori King's funeral, road detours in place
A section of the Waikato River between the Pūkete Boat Ramp and Huntly will close.

Opinion: Kīngi Tūheitia’s vision for a unified nation shines briefly at Tūrangawaewae
OPINION: PM Christopher Luxon displayed emotions rarely seen in the public eye.