Massive effort given to clear downed trees and to restore power to homes
Most of the power should be restored to the remaining homes today.
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Cyclone Dovi: Households without power; trees damage cars; slips, road closures
Wild weather caused havoc across the country - now the clean-up has started.
Live: Two with minor injuries after tree falls on car
A tree has fallen on a vehicle in the Waikato as Cyclone Dovi causes mayhem.
Cyclone Dovi: Man hospitalised after tree falls on his moving car in Raglan
One man was taken to Waikato Hospital with serious injuries.
Big boost for Big Boost - Kiwis flock to get booster job as Omicron surges
The equivalent of one Kiwi city's population got their booster over 28 hours.
Schools adapt to change as Covid-19 cases appear in their communities
"There's a real sense of community that develops."
Thai sex worker trial: Mixed verdicts for women accused of $250k fraud
The jury returned with their verdicts just after 5pm today.
Big Boost weekend! Record 446 new community cases; 10 million vaccine jabs milestone
Yesterday there was a record number of casess.
Thai sex worker trial: Jury sent to begin deliberations
The pair have been on trial in the Hamilton District Court this week.
'Super spreader event': Protest outside Parliament could spread Covid - Professor
The group is protesting against Covid-19 measures, including vaccine mandates.
One dead and two injured after serious crash near Putaruru
Emergency services were called to the crash at 9.20pm last night.
Covid-19: Trial aborted as lawyer deemed close contact
The lawyer got a text at 11.24am today saying he was a close contact of a case of Covid.
Thai sex worker trial: 'I'm still waiting for my money back,' man in 90s tells court
The women were offering a Thai massage 'with magic fingers', the 84-year-old testified.
Alleged $1.8m fraudster enters pleas, suppression continues
The 41-year-old was granted further interim name suppression when she reappeared today.
Section of SH1 blocked after crash
Motorists are being asked to expect delays or travel at a later time.
Thai sex worker trial: 'I was bloody stupid,' victim of alleged fraud tells court
The man said his massages often finished with a 'happy ending'.
Thai sex workers on trial accused of defrauding three men of $250k
The accused aged 63 and 67 allegedly gambled away their fraudulent gains, the crown said.
Te Awamutu murder: Accused's name suppression lapses as case continues to trial
A 48-year-old man died after an alleged incident just before Christmas.
Surge in school Covid cases; PM won't engage with anti-mandate convoy
Yesterday 188 Covid-19 community cases were reported by health officials.
'Nowhere to pivot': International student sector still haemorrhaging
'Reduction in revenue significant': Chris Hipkins on international student cash flows
80 students isolating after Waikato school hit by Covid case on first day of term
Two separate Waikato schools have had Covid-19 cases within their community.
243 Covid cases - the highest since start of pandemic
The record was 222 daily community cases on November 16 last year.
Long weekend traffic: When the roads are expected to be the busiest
NZTA predicts the busiest traffic times as long weekend approaches.
Mum sounds caution after daughter, 11, vaccinated without consent
Consent from a legal guardian is required to vaccinate anyone under 12 years old.
Scavenging bins to selling P - Hamilton man's path to prison
Neville James Junior King was in possession of around 350g of meth when he was arrested.
'I had to choose between my brother and sister': Afghan interpreter
The extended families of some Afghan interpreters are not eligible for crucial services.
Hamilton man's change of plea - admits owning dog that mauled baby to death
The man changed his plea once he was brought to court on a warrant to arrest.
Three dead, 11 hurt after three serious crashes in the North Island
In Waikato, two people died after a three-vehicle crash on State Highway 26.
Firefighters resume battling five-hectare blaze in Meremere
Crews were stood down at midnight last night but some returned this morning.
Firefighters battle blaze in Meremere
Fire and Emergency were alerted to the scene just after 7pm this evening.
Man dies in Waikato motorcycle crash
The road remains closed and an investigation is under way, police say.
Perfect anniversary long weekend weather for birthday regions
A ridge has fought off a front to keep the long weekend weather sunny and hot.
Locations of interest: Air NZ flights, Auckland Airport and Hamilton temple among new exposure sites
The Omicron exposure sites across NZ continue to grow at a fast rate.