'17 days of hell': Relief, tears 'and now a lot of questions to answer' after missing dad, kids reappear
Puzzling questions on how Thomas Phillips and his children survived so long in the bush.
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'17 days of hell': 'A lot of questions to answer' after missing dad, kids reappear
Puzzling questions on how Thomas Phillips and his children survived in the bush.
'17 days of hell' for family - missing dad, kids survived in bush for three weeks
'I talked to him for about two minutes and there were lots of tears.'
Hamilton Wasps celebrate Gwynne Shield centenary with win
The traditional tournament was back to celebrate 100 years, despite unknown future.
Emergency crews at serious crash in Ōtorohanga, Waikato
A number of people are thought to have been injured.
The 90% Project: How close is your age group to 90% vaccinated?
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Aucklanders holding on to school holiday bookings
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Missing schoolgirl found safe after overnight search
Stephanie-Rose was last seen near her Pūkete home.
Deputy mayor admits wrongdoing after 'racist' comments to councillor
Peter Schulte has called for Bill Machen to resign as deputy mayor.
Hamilton man to face murder charge after woman's death
The man will face more charges - including one of murder - on Friday.
Piako planting protects life-supporting capacity of freshwater
Scheme is part of government's $1.2 billion Jobs for Nature programme
Three Waters Reform divides Waikato councils
Most councils take a mild stance towards reform, but some voices ask for stronger position
Man who faked Covid diagnosis appears in court
Man accused of editing a text message to say he had returned a positive Covid-19 test.
Suppression for victim and accused of Hamilton homicide
The man faces a charge of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
'No jail term will be long enough': Victims of $2.5m fraud left waiting on compensation
Despite the near $2.5m theft, Sharon Bradley is yet to pay a cent back.
Council's Zoom meeting goes viral as workers around the world pretend they're in it
"My wife asked why the person speaking has an accent…I'm in US," wrote one fan.
Police suspend search for missing father and three children
The search for the missing father and three children has been ongoing for 12 days.
Injured Hamilton woman dies in hospital, man in custody
The dead woman and a man now in custody knew each other, police say.
Covid-19-infected prisoner who prompted 'bespoke' lockdown returns to court - this time not in person
This time, the Whakatīwai resident's court appearance was via audio-visual link.
Sheep milk supplier Maui Milk eyes expansion
All elements of the business to be combined under one entity: Maui Food Group Limited.
Cambridge man arrested for faking positive Covid-19 test
Police said the man's actions caused unnecessary distress for people in the community.
Man, 32, arrested after alleged gang fight in Huntly's main street
Man appeared in court on Monday charged with fighting in a public place.
Convicted $2m Te Kuiti fraudster admits further $425k theft
Sharon Bradley's latest offending was discovered by a forensic accountant.
Government announces new Health NZ and Māori Health Authority team
The Māori Health Authority will work alongside Health NZ with a joint role.
Wild spring weather: Heavy rain lashes North Island, set to ease Friday
It's going to be a wet day all round, but tomorrow will be slightly better.
Whatawhata Rugby Club burned to the ground
The much-loved rugby club was seen to be on fire around midnight last night.
Former Thames man, 72, jailed for 'depraved' sex acts with impaired teen
Ben Joseph Macaran was found guilty of four of 19 charges at trial.
Covid-19: Person with virus was in the community on Monday
Two Auckland supermarkets linked to Covid visits four times in two weeks.
23 Covid cases revealed as Auckland enjoys first day of level 3
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Upper Hauraki now in level 3 after just one day in level 4
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Editorial: Good things come in threes
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Waikato Inc sets business award records in a tough year
Pandemic restrictions prompt close self scrutiny of strategy and systems.
Covid-19: Thames more of a concern than Kaiaua, district mayors say
The boundary is a rough 50-50 split of both Hauraki and Waikato districts.
Covid-positive gang member bailed despite Corrections' concerns
The gang member is facing about 24 charges.