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!['He's done nothing wrong': Relative of fugitive Marokopa dad says police should leave him alone](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'He's done nothing wrong': Relative of fugitive Marokopa dad says police should leave him alone
"He’s getting the blame for everything now."
!['Police visited that night': Hot pools manager says fugitive father could've snuck in](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Police visited that night': Hot pools manager says fugitive father could've snuck in
Police officers checked the area but did not review CCTV footage.
![Fatal hit-and-run victim's body left by side of road for hours after miscoded 111 call](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Fatal hit-and-run victim's body left by side of road for hours after miscoded 111 call
“Although made in good faith, we think that decision was an error in judgement"
![Woman remains in critical condition after SH3 crash near Ōtorohanga](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Woman remains in critical condition after SH3 crash near Ōtorohanga
The woman sustained multiple trauma injuries in the crash involving a car and a truck.
![Arohena ‘kid’ to head Zespri](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Arohena ‘kid’ to head Zespri
Young leader from Waikato rises through the ranks to head Zespri organisation.
![Police seeking information after stolen ATV crashes through fence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Police seeking information after stolen ATV crashes through fence
An ATV Yamaha Viking was stolen from a dealer's yard in Tokoroa just after 4pm on Tuesday.
!['We want Tino Rangatiratanga over our lives': Waikato joins nationwide protest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'We want Tino Rangatiratanga over our lives': Waikato joins nationwide protest
Hundreds gathered in Hamilton at 7.15am.
![Police urge vigilance after spike in vehicle crime and burglaries in Tokoroa](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Police urge vigilance after spike in vehicle crime and burglaries in Tokoroa
The majority of crimes occurred the night of May 26 in the northern streets of Tokoroa.
![Business amps up in South Waikato as new co-working space opens](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Business amps up in South Waikato as new co-working space opens
Early learning provider Central Kids is Level 1's first tenant.
![Motorists asked to prepare for congestion between Cambridge and Piarere](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Motorists asked to prepare for congestion between Cambridge and Piarere
The SH1 safety improvements are in the final stages.
![New Waipā council chief appointed to replace long-serving incumbent](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
New Waipā council chief appointed to replace long-serving incumbent
New WDC chief executive has significant local body and governance experience.
![South Waikato business park on track for 2025 opening](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
South Waikato business park on track for 2025 opening
Maraetai Road Intermodal Business Park has been in the works since 2018.
![Tokoroa reserve in line for housing development](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Tokoroa reserve in line for housing development
The local council applied for a partial revocation of Stanley Park.
![Person in serious condition after pedestrian and vehicle collide](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Person in serious condition after pedestrian and vehicle collide
Emergency services were notified of the incident in rural South Waikato after 1pm.
![The Waikato Hunt is in the dog house - in a good way](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
The Waikato Hunt is in the dog house - in a good way
“Our kennels had been at their Fencourt Road location in Cambridge since 1968."
![How Waikato observed Anzac Day in words and pictures](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
How Waikato observed Anzac Day in words and pictures
“Our way of life and the freedoms we cherish are still at stake.”
![Health shuttle fills up after word gets around](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Health shuttle fills up after word gets around
Maori and Pacific people live seven years fewer than those of European heritage.
![Three unbeaten teams in Waikato Club Rugby weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Three unbeaten teams in Waikato Club Rugby weekend
Ōtorohanga and Hautapu have also won all of their Premier matches so far this season.
![What are Waikato councils proposing in their LTPs?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
What are Waikato councils proposing in their LTPs?
Councils across New Zealand started their Long Term Plan discussions.