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Rāhui placed over Huka Falls after body recovered
'The public is advised to stay out of the water.'
Two swimmers escape death, rescued near Huka Falls on pool toys
"We are very fortunate the outcome didn’t end in tragedy on both occasions" - police
Four leave hospital after Raglan group rescue - 3 pulled from water unconscious
Emergency services responded to the incident near Marine Parade.
Did you feel it? Magnitude 3.9 earthquake hits Bay of Plenty
The quake hit shortly before 7am.
Inside the secretive Mormon temple
Rare glimpse reveals white boiler suits, golden oxen and chandeliers.
Sunshine and thunder: Flights grounded as electrical storms batter top of North Island
Fresh severe thunderstorm alerts continue to be issued this evening.
Cat, empty chocolate wrapper, James Blunt CD among unwanted Christmas gifts already listed on Trade Me
Not every Christmas prezzie lives up to the hype.
Revealed: What’s behind ram raid rampage? TikTok and adrenaline
Police papers say young ram-raiders not in gangs, but follow influential ringleaders.
Watch: 99 seconds of terror as robbers raid petrol station armed with machete
Today’s raid is just a suburb over from where a dairy worker was attacked at the weekend.
'Fear in his eyes': Hamilton dairy worker left traumatised following machete attack
The worker is expected to remain in hospital over Christmas as he recovers.
'These people are now out of control': Police front after arrests in burglary spree
Police due to reveal more details after spate of burglaries in Waikato overnight.
Police on the hunt after series of burglaries in Waikato overnight
Authorities in the Waikato region have been kept busy with multiple incidents overnight.
Hamilton dairy worker’s fingers chopped off by machete-wielding robbers
Young expectant father has lost two digits in the attack.
Hamilton lawyer struck off after tax evasion and spending client funds at Cossie Club
Wayne Revell said he had let himself and the profession down, but wanted to keep working.
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.
Crash on State Highway 1, Waikato to causing delays
Police are attending the scene of crash in Karapiro, expect delays on SH1 until cleared
Small town drug bust leads to four arrests
Waikato police got tip-off from public, four charged on drug supply, two on gun possession
'A personal decision': Labour MP not seeking re-election
Jamie Strange to retire from Parliament next election to spend more time with his family.
New Hamilton West MP Tama Potaka to meet with police over crime spike
National's Tama Potaka earned almost half of the byelection vote.
All Waikato police carrying guns as hunt for offender continues
A general arming order has been made for Waikato police hunting an alleged offender.
Te Kuiti Pā chalks up another significant milestone
The Pā at Te Kuiti has seen many celebrations over its 150 years.
PM makes last-minute visit to byelection battleground to rally Labour troops
Hamilton West will find out who their new MP is from 7pm tomorrow.
South Waikato locals spread the word that they love living in the district
New signs show Tokoroa, Putāruru, Tīrau, and Arapuni in a new light.
An underdog story: Inside the byelection battle for Hamilton West
Is the Hamilton West byelection National's to lose?
Summer on hold: Heavy rain across the country will once again return
Heavy rain and wind warnings are in place for northern regions.
Supreme Court rules in favour of Wairarapa Māori in power station wrangle
The Supreme Court says a previous decision was wrong.
Family offer $10,000 reward for information on missing Marokopa children
The reward is for any information on missing children Jayda, Maverick and Ember Phillips.
Sex Outside the City challenges taboo to improve takatāpui health
Queer representation in heath messaging and services is lacking in the regions.
Poll: National candidate leads Hamilton West byelection race
Hamilton West will decide its new MP on Saturday.
Who's claiming $5.2m from Podular Housing Systems?
Councils and an airport company among those listed as creditors.