Frustration and full bladders: Long waits and capacity issues at Covid testing centres on day one of lockdown
Mum of teen close contact says she was told to come back tomorrow at one testing centre.
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Covid 19: Police, residents disband SH25 Manaia roadblock
The road block was no longer in place at Manaia about 1pm today.
Man to fight murder charge laid over Hamilton gang member's death
John Kina Edwards lost his bid for continued name suppression.
Afghan interpreter's fear for family: 'It's a matter of life or death'
Afghan interpreters in New Zealand open up over fear for family in Afghanistan.
Secondary schools work with Māori on new approaches to history
More than 1000 teachers from 22 schools gathered to learn from Ngāti Wairere.
Waikato Regional Council lays 44 charges against Huntly landfill
No court date has yet been set for Puke Coal's director to appear.
Man charged in connection with six dairy robberies in Hamilton
The man faces charges of aggravated robbery, assault with intent to rob and car theft.
Real estate agent Michael Boulgaris in hospital after riding accident
The luxury real estate agent fell from his horse.
Student's death: Closure of NZ's border could cause issue for grieving family
The closing of the transtasman bubble could mean his family can't cross the ditch.
Australian student identified as man found dead on rural Waikato road
Police believe the student was hit by a vehicle and want to hear from other road users.
A Kiwi POW was photographed on a German commander's tank. Who is he?
Image of forlorn Kiwi WWII soldier captures attention of amateur historian.
Timaru crash that killed teens one of 13 with five or more victims
The Weekend Herald looks back at the crashes in New Zealand with the highest fatalities.
Vaccinations 339% ahead of plan? The truth behind the numbers
Can it be possible for vaccinations to be so far ahead of schedule?
'Sickening and depraved': Couple jailed for horrific child sex abuse
A Cambridge woman and her ex-partner have been jailed for 19 and 23 years.
Deputy principal at exclusive school resigns after months of absence
St Peter's School Cambridge announces resignation of deputy principal Yevette Williams.
Cold, hungry and shaking: Teens lucky to be found in Kaimai Range
'They would have gone downhill pretty quickly,' say police of rescued teens.
Pedestrian found dead after 'vehicle related' Waikato incident
The person was found dead at the scene.
Power outages: 'Transpower asked us to reduce load by 20 per cent', WEL Networks speaks out
WEL Networks says it repeatedly questioned Transpower about dropping power load.
Go Eco able to focus on their role as advocates for our environment
Len Reynolds Trust invest in children, young people and the environment.
Power cuts: Mercury, Genesis offering credit
Those who went without electricity have a legal right to compensation.
One person dead after three-car collision in Hamilton
One person with minor injuries taken to hospital.
Trio lead police on chase from South Auckland to Hamilton
The stolen vehicle was followed by police from Papakura before being dumped in Hamilton.
Māori identity threads through life of fashion designer
The inspiring journey of a designer committed to celebrating her Māori identity.
WorkSafe making inquiries at Te Aroha College over 'staff wellbeing' complaint
A formal investigation has not yet been launched.
Unique use of ancestral knowledge a step to national stop smoking goal
Indigenous innovator develops quit smoking programme based on Māori ancestral knowledge.
Man charged in connection with more than 40 burglaries
The 31-year-old is accused of committing more than 40 burglaries.
Nine dead who had RSV - including six in Auckland
No infected children succumbed; RSV may not have been cause of deaths, says ADHB.
Video: Police impound four vehicles in operation targeting street racing
Police say they executed 10 search warrants at 5am today.
Waikato councillor's six month suspension set to be extended
Fred Lichtwark says raising his voice in frustration does not mean he has an anger issue.
Huntly boy racer incident; Loader driver likely to escape prosecution
Police say they're yet to receive any complaints about the driver's actions on Friday.
Police: Social media may have formed a perception of increasing aggravated robberies
Aggravated robberies in Whangārei declined over the last five years, reveals Police data.
Revealed: 'Vibrant' work wins Parkin Drawing Prize 2021
Mark Braunias' abstract artwork caught the judges' eye for its "raucous energy".
Benee postpones regional tour for 'personal' reasons
Benee's first nationwide regional tour was due to kick off in New Plymouth this weekend.
Watch: 'Genuinely scared' - Man uses loader to take on boy racers
The loader driver tried to scoop up one of the boy racer's cars, a witness says.