'I just flipped out': Mentally ill man stabbed to death refugee fisherman
Abdul Kareem was a New Zealand resident having arrived as a refugee from Myanmar in 2018.
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Bitter(n) end for rare wetland bird
A rare wetland bird had to be euthanised after being shot near Kāwhia Harbour.
Man extorted money from woman, then posted sex tapes online anyway
Tuhewa Earl Downs extorted nearly $4000 from the woman.
'Lifestyle, cars, money and his uncle' drew man into Mongols gang
Kane Ronaki is the last of 11 Mongol gang members to be sentenced this week.
New $14 million trades training centre blessed and named
The centre aims to provide growth and investment in the region.
'Ramsey the chef', 'Rhino' among Mongols associates jailed for drug op
A number of gang members and associates are being sentenced this week.
'A jolly good time': NZ's second-oldest person marks 109th birthday with a song
Ella Wilson had a song in her heart as she marked her big birthday.
Hit and run killing: Jury finds woman guilty of partner's murder
The jury could only reach majority, or 11-1, verdicts this afternoon.
Drugs and a shoebox full of cash: Gang chief gets 12 years in prison
Police op targeted gang's nationwide distribution of meth and other drugs.
Retirement company's new village gains consent; ex Cabinet minister joins board
New director has 'vast financial and economic skills and experience'.
Machete-wielding youths target fans leaving rugby in Hamilton
The alleged offenders were arrested by police.
Dairy wars: Competition for milk just got tougher, Fonterra sounds warning
The newcomer already plans a second Waikato plant: is the South Island also on the radar?
Labour MPs stake futures on winning Māori electorates
Two Labour MPs are opting for an electorate-or-nothing approach this election.
Hit and run killing: Did woman know driving 50km/h into partner would kill him?
Zhane Faiers contends she didn't realise her ex-partner could die by being hit by her car.
Watch: Skipper fined after boat launches midair, capsizes
Skipper Maurice Johnson was fined $900 and made a donation to the Coastguard.
'I am afraid': Off-duty restaurant worker shot in the arm by man hiding in the dark
The woman had just finished her shift and was heading home when the man opened fire.
‘Sex slave’: Man jailed for historic sexual abuse of whāngai girl he still denies
Now older, the victim went to the police six years ago to report the offending.
Fall of Kabul: Pair tried charging fleeing Afghan evacuees; charges laid
Two men have appeared in court accused of seeking $450,000 in fees.
Te Toki grants for Matariki 'giving back to community'
Matariki funding from Te Toki Voyaging Trust will be made available to Waikato groups.
Outsourcing elective surgeries was costing Waikato DHB $25m a year
Public hospital hired consultant for $2.4 million to reduce $25m outsourcing bill.
'Like a woman possessed': Woman denies murderous intent in hit-and-run
Ropati Shortland travelled a short distance on the roof before crashing on to the ground.
'Football is the door to the world': Kids buzzing as World Cup and former winner visit
World Cup stars visited a Rotorua school to share the importance of staying active.
Search on for Raglan man 'loved by everyone'
The 64-year-old was last seen at 1pm today in Raglan.
Police arrest three youths accused of stealing car, assaulting woman
Last Friday a woman was assaulted by thieves attempting to steal her car.
NZ's biggest builders: The contenders with $100m-plus workloads
They're nipping at the heels of the biggest operators.
Don’t ski, won’t ski: Enjoy an alternative winter break in Waikato
Head to Waikato this winter for Matariki, FIFA World Cup and more.
Students want strikes to end: 'We are calling for our right to education'
“While you battle over pay and conditions, students are being sent home."
'Kids lived in fear': Mum's years-long abuse of children with cords, spoons and fists
The children had black eyes and sores.
Young dad-to-be who raped sleeping woman gets sentence reduced
A man found guilty of raping a sleeping woman has had his sentence cut by one year.
Three areas where REINZ sees recovery: House price changes
Auckland is now at $995,000, the third month in a row its median is below $1m.
Pedestrian fights for life after being hit by car in Counties Manukau
The road is now closed while the serious crash unit investigates.
'Repulsive': Osteopath performed sex act on patient while child sat in corner
'I now see my thinking and actions not only as wrong, but repulsive and ridiculous'.
'I haven’t met anyone who’s wet or whiny': Hipkins reacts to Luxon comments at Fieldays
The PM was all too pleased to stick the boot into National's Christopher Luxon as well.
‘She is lying’: Physio denies straddling patient on plinth topless
Accused tells tribunal he's unsure if taking off his top is in his character.