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Hamilton City Council to vote on giving elected members a childcare allowance.
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Red Fox Tavern murder trial: Police officer says investigation eliminated another suspect
Some people were nominated based on hunches or maliciousness, a court has heard.
Brakes on: Police impound 7 boy racer vehicles
Seven vehicles have been impounded but more action is promised, police say.
Winner of $8.25m Lotto ticket sold in Matamata comes forward
If you bought a Lotto ticket from Matamata Paper Plus, you could be $8.25m richer.
One person dead after crash in Waikato
Police are investigating two crashes, one fatal, in the Waikato area this morning.
Flooding, lightning ... and a rainbow: Wild weather for central North Island
'Moving into tomorrow, it's looking pretty good.'
Red Fox Tavern trial: What the unnamed accused told a prison mate
'He was paranoid about being wired. Rightly so as it turned out.'
Convicted double murderer's threat; 'Everyone in that house is dead'
Leith Rex Ray was back in court today defending a charge of threatening behaviour.
Men left clinging to chilly bin praise cops for rescue
Pair were left clinging to a chilly bin but fortunately wearing lifejackets.
'I was slapping him, slapping him hard': Sister's emotional account of seeing dying brother
Rydell Tauapiki Martin is charged with murdering Phillip Macpherson with an axe.
Tīrau farmer fined $12,000 for neglecting calves
Anthony Brolly failed to feed, adequately treat and prevent parasites in 245 calves.
Two dogs narrowly escape danger while on adventure
A Senior Constable came across an unlikely duo on an adventure when near State Highway 1.
Inexperience and infrastructure costs blamed for local government dysfunction
Three main factors get in the way of good governance, says a veteran councillor.
Hamilton motorists urged to take care after torrential rain, flooding
Parts of the North Island have been struck by wild weather today.
B-train truck crash closes SH27 in Waikato
Passersby helped pull the driver from the wreckage after his truck rolled.
Teen gamer keen to compete in first national high school Esports league
Esports league will involve 1500 students and 200 teams from 100 NZ high schools.
Not guilty pleas for former trust chairman in SFO case
Charges including corrupt acceptance of gift and conspiracy are formally denied.
Mangawhai Heads surf lifeguards win award for saving man
The man had sustained a serious cut to his leg that went all the way down to the bone.
Kiwi engineer swaps construction for cannabis startup
Engineer Zoe Reece plans to export medicinal cannabis from North Waikato.
Chris Mac of Six60 shares his favourite Hamilton spots ahead of concert
Six60 will be the first to headline and perform at Claudelands Oval.
Cambridge attempted murder: Farm worker jailed for brutal hammer attack
Ryan Wenzlick launched an "explosively violent" attack on his ex lover's partner.
Baby critical, airlifted to hospital after Kaiaua crash
The baby was in a serious but stable condition on Friday morning.
Red Fox Tavern: Unnamed defendant freaked out, knew he would get 'turned over'
Accused: 'I'm not the offender for this Red Fox Tavern, no way.'
Buildings worth millions less than what ratepayers forked out
The Victoria St buildings are worth at least $2m less than what council paid in 2018.
Body found during search for man missing in Waikato River
A body has been located in the search for a jet ski passenger who went missing .
Family member asked accused: Did Red Fox Tavern heist have 'anything to do with you?'
Earlier that week the unnamed defendant had practised using a shotgun, court heard.
'Grow some nuts': Details of council conduct complaint revealed
Suspended councillor says the external report was biased and doesn't tell the full story.
Search for jet skier missing near Port Waikato continues
Calvin Henare has not been seen since falling off the back of a jet ski last night.
Police search for missing jet skier in the Waikato River
Police received a report at 7.56pm yesterday of a man who had come of his jetski.
Red Fox Tavern trial: Jury learn accused committed prior robbery
There has been a turn in the Red Fox Tavern trial today.
Two years, two environmental disasters for Contact
A routine spraying operation to control pests goes wrong, killing 1.1ha of vegetation.
State Highway 5 closed due to fallen trees
Waka Kotahi NZTA hopes State Highway 5 will be open by lunchtime today.