Armed police attending firearm incident in Hamilton
Cordons are in place as officers attend the incident on Dominion Rd.
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Confusing roadworks led to fatal train, car collision
Two people died after a freight train struck their car at a level crossing in 2019.
Body of missing fisherman confirmed as Olson Canatoy
The body washed up near Raglan at the weekend.
Rapid Covid tests to go on sale to public, more support for home isolation
Ministers Little, Sepuloni and Verrall have made a suite of announcements today.
Person trapped in tractor after crash with truck near Te Awamutu
A helicopter is being sent to the accident.
Fatal Hamilton baby mauling; Dog owner to go on trial in February
Judge Jonathan Down labelled the case 'dreadful' and 'truly tragic'.
Kindy owner charged after letting woman ride on her car during 'Great Gridlock'
The pre-school owner was remanded at large to reappear next year.
Child sex abuse: Detectives to meet with St Peter's School leadership
St Peter's School has apologised for historical abuse of former students by ex-staff.
Live: Covid cases continue to spread; Countdown vaccine mandate for staff
Yesterday's cases were spread across five regions with Auckland recording the most.
'Deceptively dangerous': One dead, nine rescued in three water incidents
The callouts come after 53 people were rescued over the weekend.
'Detestable betrayal of trust': School reveals details of child sex abuse
Probe uncovers 19 notifications of historical abuse relating to eight former staff.
Vaccine verifier app goes live, Govt warns there'll be glitches
Businesses will be able to download an app that will verify their customers' vax status.
Son admits killing of father after pushing him through glass door
Bahadur Singh was heavily intoxicated the day he had a fatal fight with his father.
Traffic light system move within days of November 29: PM
After almost 100 days, Auckland is set to see restrictions eased next week.
Body found at notorious Waikato fishing spot
Three weeks ago two fishermen failed to return from a fishing trip to the Ruapuke area.
Relief as Waikeria Prison staffer returns negative Covid test
More than 120 people were quarantined due to a staff member being a virus close contact.
Live: New Covid cases from Kaitāia to Wellington, particular fears for Northland
Cases continue to emerge across the North Island.
More than 50 Waikeria Prison staff isolating after Covid link
All nursing staff at the prison are isolating, leaving the health centre short-staffed.
Have you been here? Today's Covid locations of interest
Some linked locations are in Tokoroa, Matamata, Bethlehem, Hamilton and Mt Maunganui.
NZ not on course for dramatic spike in cases over summer - Bloomfield
The govt. are expecting cases to pop up around NZ - but not at catastrophic levels.
Prolific thief whose court appearance sparked Waikato lockdown sent to prison
His positive test at Mt Eden Prison sent a chunk of Waikato into a bespoke lockdown.
Live: Two Covid cases in Tauranga; one in Manawatū - 'We know there will be concern', says PM
As Aucklanders wait for their day of freedom, another city is now dealing with a new case.
Christchurch Airport added to locations of interest list
Christchurch locations of interest have been released after a person tested positive.
Class action: Auckland schools reopen after three months
Auckland schools will be operating a bit differently today when they reopen their doors.
Up to 33 unvaccinated Whanganui DHB workers could lose jobs
The staff will be stood down on pay.
Elderly victims lose $46,000 to phone scam
Scammers are preying on the politeness of the elderly.
Hamilton man facing multiple charges after anti-lockdown protests
The man faces three charges which were laid in the Hamilton District Court.
Live: Waikato level 2 move 'too soon', local mayor anxious
Waikato is moving to alert level 2 tomorrow. But is the move too early?
Live: When Auckland borders are expected to open; experts warn against alert level move
Boosters better belated than never, Bishop says after Waikato, third jab announcements.
'Lots of celebrations' for Waikato alert level move, but caution over rules
People in the region are welcoming the coming freedoms.
Hundreds of health workers unvaccinated at mandate deadline
Two per cent or 3 per cent of 80,000 district health board staff remain unvaccinated.
Covid 19: Expert concerned about Waikato alert-level change
Covid-19 experts have welcomed the rollout of booster vaccination shots.
Vaccine booster shot rollout begins soon; Waikato to level 2 from Wednesday
And an announcement on Auckland's border will be made on Wednesday.
Labour MP reveals mystery health scare, 'worsening' symptoms
Hamilton Labour MP Gaurav Sharma doesn't know the cause of severe headaches and neck pain.