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Man charged after stolen car crashes into innocent driver while fleeing police
The 42-year-old man appeared in Auckland District Court today.
Pōkeno crash, highway closed: Man in stolen car crashes into innocent driver while fleeing police
The crash ended the man's run from police from Dominion Rd in Auckland, through Waikato.
'Globally rare' habitat could take hundreds of years to recover after massive fire
Since Monday, 1039ha of Whangamarino Wetland has gone up in flames.
Watch: Footage shows early stages of Waikato fire getting 'out of control'
Drones will monitor hotspots overnight and firefighting operations will resume tomorrow.
Smoke from Waikato scrub fire moves up and across Coromandel
Public has been asked not to fly drones near where Fenz is fighting fire.
Watch: Aerial footage shows extent of growing Waikato wetland fire
Firefighters were alerted to the blaze off Island Block Rd about 1.15pm on Monday.
20-hectare scrub fire burning swampland in North Waikato
Firefighters were alerted to the blaze off Island Block Rd about 1.15pm.
Synlait CEO resigns after restructure
Grant Watson has resigned from newly-restructured Synlait Milk.
Police seeking dashcam footage in relation to Hampton Downs incident
A man was found fighting for his life on Hampton Downs Rd early on Monday morning.
Tribesmen gangsters arrested after high-speed joyride in South Auckland
Three patched gang members were riding at 'high speeds and intimidating other road users'.
Five arrested after four masked intruders robbed liquor store
The offenders stole alcohol, cigarettes and the till.
Waikato's best pies found in Hamilton, Tīrau, Tuakau, Taupō
The recent Bakels NZ Pie Awards featured creations from six local bakeries.
Pōkeno cannabis grow house goes up in smoke, leads to police raid
The operators of the grow house remain at large.
'The task ahead is complicated': Synlait lives to see another day – what next?
Minority shareholders voted in favour of a loan to Synlait Milk at a special meeting.
Synlait Milk chairman: Vote or die wondering
Synlait chair George Adams is urging minority shareholders to vote at Thursday's meeting.
Three arrested after armed police and specialist teams search rural Waikato property
Police could be seen digging up large items on the property.
From Pōkeno to Kopu, Waikato events promise Matariki magic
Events and activities seek to preserve old and new traditions in the community.
Struggling Synlait confirms farmer exodus
The company made the announcement while the NZ sharemarket was closed.
Synlait deeply in the red, wins reprieve from bankers
Five key elements are outlined for Synlait to have a clear plan to slash debt.
Graduates help combat rural vet shortage
Rural practices are not often the first choice for young vets.
Compass Homes Franklin in liquidation, creditors want money
Grant Reynolds appointed. He is also the liquidator of other Compass building businesses.
Residential building consents fall from all-time high
Just 80% of consents result in construction now, down from 95% previously: one estimate.
'Perfect storm': Built hundreds of new homes, now ceased trading
'The company hasn't made a sale for 12 months' - Garry Shuttleworth.
Waikato Rugby president named volunteer of the year
A big supporter of grassroots rugby, Grainger has been involved in the game for decades.
'Now the hard work begins' says Port Waikato MP
The Electoral Commission just released the official results.
'Imagine the reaction with their town being called poo': Pōkeno residents protest spelling change
Waikato Council chooses to respect mana whenua over Pōkeno name change.
Stock Takes: Synlait’s big reveal, Fisher and Paykel's investor day
More light will be shed on the state of play with cash-strapped Synlait Milk on Monday.