University cheating scandal: Education Minister gets assurances over African ghostwriter’s claims
Whistleblower claims some students have graduated without ever writing assignments.
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'Shouldn’t have happened': Envirowaste to pay almost $1m after worker crushed at landfill
Gratten Layne's widow says the lives of family have not been the same since his death.
National Party shortlist for Hamilton West byelection announced
National's shortlist includes an iwi leader, Pasifika director and a health professional.
Defence opens case in Mongols trial as accused have multiple charges dismissed
Each of the accused had at least one charge dismissed today.
Hamilton West byelection: Former mayor Andrew King out of National’s candidate race
King didn't comment when contacted by the Herald, other than saying it was a party matter.
Person critically injured in Te Awamutu crash
Emergency services still working at the scene on Bank St where a car crashed into a tree.
Watch: 'The officers narrowly escaped' - Ram raid thieves force police to shelter in car
Ten offenders ram raid Waikato electronics store in front of police before fleeing.
One critically hurt after car hits power pole in Waikato, police investigating
A person has been transported to Auckland hospital in a critical condition.
Kemara signs for Crusaders
Kemara cracks first Super Rugby Pacific contract at 19-years-old, after rookie NPC season.
Two people fighting for their lives after truck and car collide in Waikato
The crash occured at the intersection of Diagonal Rd and McLaren Rd at 5pm
Watch: Dramatic footage of Hamilton bakery being ram-raided overnight
The bakery was one of the multiple businesses targetted last night across Hamilton
Waikato burglaries: Police investigating spate of overnight burglaries
Waikato police are investigating after eight premises were burgled overnight.
Luxon states byelection candidate expectations amid diversity dilemma
Candidate nominations close on Wednesday ahead of the byelection on December 10.
Speed limit cut possible on 'death trap' stretch of State Highway 1
The agency says it is advancing a range of interim safety measures.
From Thames to Takanini: Eight youths arrested after fleeing police for 90km
The police helicopter monitored the vehicles as they made their way to SH1.
‘They’re living like fugitives’: New plea for missing Marokopa children from heartbroken sibling
The children have been missing for 10 months along with their fugitive father.
'I fear for her mental state': Mother's heartache as daughters' abuser jailed
Aarron McPherson still denies the offending that has seen him jailed.
Bugger: Near-new $38,000 Toyota Hilux had parts from other cars
He thought he'd bought a near-new Hilux then learned it was rebuilt after a crash.
Here's what's new and exciting in world-class Waikato
Experiences and facilities geared to attract visitors and locals.
National ticketing system on the way for public transport
The National Ticketing Solution will be rolled out in stages, starting in Canterbury.
National and Labour wary of predicting victory in Hamilton byelection
The people of Hamilton West will choose their new MP on December 10.
Youth crime: Hundreds arrested, thousands of charges laid in Auckland and Waikato
Police will have increased foot patrols in malls and shopping precincts, where possible.
Sharma's surprise exit hurts Labour's byelection chances - Ardern
Some parties had registered interest from potential candidates prior to Sharma's exit.
The birds and the trees: Family friendly walks at Hakarimata Scenic Reserve
Where to find leg-burning workouts and sedate native forest adventures near Hamilton.
Logging truck destroys garage near Taupō
A logging truck crashed into a property in the early hours of this morning.
Labour confirms it recommended Gaurav Sharma be expelled for misconduct
'Unnecessary and wasteful': Jacinda Ardern hits back at former Labour MP's resignation.
MPI catch fishers with five times the limit of kahawai
The daily bag limit for kahawai is 20 per person. The pair were caught with 211.
Former senior policeman faces theft charges totalling $136,000
The accused was remanded on bail to reappear in court later this month.
'Each year the confidence grew': Former business manager quietly stole $900k
The 49-year-old stole just over $900,000 over a nine-year period.
'Hideous violence': Man who stabbed partner to death in front of children finally named
Cory Purutanga can finally be named as the man who stabbed his partner to death.
Waikato planners set sights on fast passenger rail to Auckland
Tainui Group Holdings is among those planning for fast rail.
Council supports landowners in planting millions of trees
Landowners have retired the equivalent of 21 average-sized farms.
Hamilton kindergarten shuts down after multiple incidents with abusive neighbour
A parent is upset by the lack of communication from the Waikato Kindergarten Association.
'He was just a skeleton of a baby': Family moves to Australia to save starving infant
Gideon's body started 'eating itself' to survive - 'He was essentially starving to death.'