Concerns after young couple caught Covid in small Waikato town
Questions have been raised about how a young couple in Kāwhia caught Covid.
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Third person tests positive for Covid in Ōtorohanga
The person is understood to be a close contact of the existing Ōtorohanga cases.
Otorohanga road rage murder: Two accused to fight charges, head to trial
A two-week trial has been set down for October next year.
Delta outbreak: 109 cases - new infections in Northland, Waikato; Auckland vaccine rate latest
There are 35 people in hospital around the country.
Vaccination top town: Dunedin still tops, but Auckland cracks top 10 and laggard Ōtorohanga moving up
Demand so high in one slow-coach town yesterday jabs almost ran out, mayor says.
Ōtorohanga homicide: Accused granted suppression after threats
Two men are jointly charged with murder, while one of the men has an additional charge.
Two men charged with murder following Ōtorohanga homicide
Anthony Takrouna Bell of Te Kuiti was killed last weekend.
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Outbreak now linked to a 'large' gang presence, with calls for more-targeted approach.
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Emergency crews at serious crash in Ōtorohanga, Waikato
A number of people are thought to have been injured.
Missing family: Mum 'just wants Tom, Jayda, Maverick and Ember home'
"We all just want Tom, Jayda, Maverick and Ember home."
Search base stood down but hunt continues for missing family
Thomas Phillips and his three young children were last seen on September 11.
Heartbreaking mystery: Police release images of missing family
Police want to speak to anyone who visited Marokopa or Kiritehere Beach over the weekend.
Missing father, three kids: Search ramps up as weather improves
Calmer conditions should allow the search to ramp up today.
Missing father and three kids: Family remains 'hopeful' they're out camping
'We are hopeful that Tom has taken the children camping,' the family said.
Communities shocked, baffled as to what has happened to missing Otorohanga dad and kids
Community 'in shock' over family's disappearance.
Two rare tāiko rescued and released on Raglan's Mt Karioi
DoC sends two tāiko back on seasonal journey after the rare seabirds crash-landed.
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Waikeria Prison uprising: Kaumātua to negotiate with inmates
'We are absolutely hopeful that we can find a resolution to this,' iwi leader says.
'Our water comes out brown': The reasons behind the Waikeria prison uprising
Conditions at the prison have taken a toll on inmates' mental health, a source says.
Kawhia man cleared of murder admits drugs charges
Orren Williams admitted three drugs-related charges in court today.
Intruders break into house to steal drugs. Man who shot them cleared of murder
The jury has returned with their verdicts in relation to the shooting in June last year.
Kawhia shooting: Hamilton jury begin their deliberations over accused's fate
The jury was sent off to begin their deliberations at 10.50am today.
Kawhia accused was 'shooting to kill out of anger' - Crown
Firing at least 8 shots has been described as "reckless in the extreme" by the crown.
Kawhia shooting: Wife fled with children on hips as gunshots rang out in darkness
Orren Williams says he shot out of fear and was simply protecting himself and his family.
Kawhia victim 'leaning forward, likely running' when shot in back
The first attending police officers and a pathologist have taken the stand today.
Person airlifted to Waikato Hospital after becoming trapped in machinery
The victim was airlifted to Waikato Hospital with serious injuries.
Car hits fighting partygoers - birthday girl's partner in hospital
The party had been for the victim's girlfriend, a witness says.
Ministry wanted to keep Covid-19 case numbers from local councils
Ministry feared losing control of the Covid-19 information by giving it to councils.
Truck driver 'badly' trapped after vehicle rolls near Mangakino
A rescue helicopter is also on its way to the scene between Mangakino and Benneydale.
Person in critical condition at farm
Person in critical condition after they appear to have fallen from a horse.
Ham radio tower incident in Otorohanga
Police and four fire engines attended the scene on Te Kawa Rd.
Person dies in quad bike accident
Emergency services called to the scene at about 5.40pm today.