‘Can you guys help me’: Details of violent kidnapping from bottle store revealed
The violent attack played out in front of bottle store staff and was caught on CCTV.
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Night closures for SH1 roadworks
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'I am afraid': Off-duty restaurant worker shot in the arm by man hiding in the dark
The woman had just finished her shift and was heading home when the man opened fire.
Waka Kotahi says abuse is putting SH1 road workers at risk
Motorists drive through live work areas to avoid queuing.
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Terrified woman assaulted in bottle shop then dragged into waiting car
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One person in hospital after Ngāruawāhia crash
One person is in hospital after a motorcycle and another vehicle collided.
Ngaruawahia death: Accused remanded for mental health assessments
The 23-year-old made a brief appearance in the Hamilton District Court.
One dead, one in custody after assault in Waikato
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Boat, gun, ammunition and cars: Waikato Police recover stolen goods in a four-day operation
Police Operation Balance targeted prolific theft and dishonesty offending in Waikato.
Woman seriously injured after assault at Ngāruawāhia home
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Te Paina set to be returned to iwi and hapū
Joy and relief at return of historically and culturally significant reserve.
Man dropping his child off at school injured when gunman opened fire - mayor
Taupiri School, north of Ngaruawahia, was sent into lockdown during the incident.
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Street name changes to Māori 'most wonderful decision'
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Hamilton name changes: Von Tempsky St now Putikitiki St; Dawson Park now Te Wehenga Park
Street and park renaming part of proposals for Hamilton to also be renamed to Kirikiriroa.
Tribal Huk gang leader appeals axe attack conviction
Pink's lawyer said the judge did not adequately warn the jury about misidentification.
'Totally unacceptable': Frustration after 'heartbreaking' long weekend claims 11 lives on our roads
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Police looking for missing man last seen with small backpack and blanket
There are concerns for 27-year-old Reece Cameron's welfare.
Collaboration the key to curbing invasive fish
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New branding steers Tainui Group Holdings
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'We hold no anger towards you', officer's family tell man who shot at him
Shannon Joseph Henry has to serve 50 per cent of his seven-year, eight-month term.
Surge of cars, long queues at testing centres in Waikato
Parts of the region went into lockdown at midnight after Covid cases were discovered.
People turned away from two Hamilton testing centres after positive Covid case
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Hamilton, Raglan, Huntly move to level 3
The alert level change starts at 11.59pm tonight.
Person struck by train in Waikato
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GPs copping abuse from frustrated patients waiting for vaccine
Staff were getting daily phone calls from frustrated patients wanting to be vaccinated.
District council works urgently to upgrade treatment plant
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Two Māori wards in place next year if community and council in favour
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