Covid bubble returnees and heavy rain cross the Tasman together
Wet weather on way from west, including sodden communities hit by floods last week.
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Bruce Clarkson praised as a treasure to council and the city
"Waiwhakareke the best example of urban restoration in the whole country."
Tokoroa boy takes new senior role at Tainui Group Holdings
New position created as TGH manages a wider spread of assets of the iwi.
District council works urgently to upgrade treatment plant
Increase in population of Te Kauwhata adds to pressure on upgrade plans
Revealed: Hamilton City Council's $22k on talk fest for staff
Hamilton City Council boss says it's a good use of ratepayer money.
Rugby newbie working out how to keep up with the play
Rugby is not two teams and their fans fighting for the win, it's about a good game.
Outcome of probe into bullying complaints at top private school revealed
New board chairman says issues stemmed from policies, systems and people.
' I wouldn't say I am on their side now, but I am more lenient'
'There was a lot of anger and disappointment ... the game meant a lot to the region'.
Minister won't back down on her position not to arm police officers
Poto Williams says the communities she represents don't want armed police.
Hamilton shooting: Police confirm name of 42-year-old
Joel Robin Buckley was farewelled by family and friends at his funeral today.
Breakaway carriages: Passengers in disbelief after 'bizarre' train trip
Passengers watched in shock as their carriage slowly broke off from the rest of the train.
Manu Samoa rugby players defend pitch invader from security guard
'I understand the security guard is just doing his job.'
Heart patients caught in backlogs rushed to hospital for emergency care
"Suboptimal care does not necessarily lead to harm," Waikato DHB says.
'City under siege': Rugby fans wanted blood after Springbok cancellation
Anti-tour protestors were being "bashed" - but claims some police didn't come to help
Wild weather: Tornado, thunderstorm warning for Auckland, Northland, Waikato, Coromandel
Warning of 120 kilometre per hour winds or a small tornado.
No gun: Police called to service station after reports of man with firearm
Police say no gun was presented.
John Minto and supporters plan reunion lunch and march to rugby park
A great day in history because NZ made an impact internationally, says political activist.
Hamilton shooting: 'Five shots, two shots, then silence', neighbour's stark recall
The vibrations from the shots were so intense her walls and windows shook.
Springbok terror: Anti-tour plot to shoot nails into Eden Park
Anti-tour protests became so violent there were fears people would die.
Thousands of visitors will give economic boost to the city
Hamilton will be abuzz with a sold-out concert and a crowd of 20,000 at an All Blacks game
Hamilton shooting: Five shots fired from 'high-powered' weapon
Man got out of his car and started shooting at police. They returned fire.
Up to 10 shots heard: Police officer injured, man killed in overnight stand-off
Police remain at a scene in Hamilton where a man has been shot and killed overnight.
'You call that justice?': Sex abuser given home detention
Reginald Scouse took a boy to a church and performed a sexual act on him.
'Large volley of gunfire': Man dead after exchanging shots with police
Residents report hearing multiple gunshots.
Te Kuiti crash: One person dead after truck, car collide
Two people are seriously injured after the crash in Te Kuiti this afternoon.
Watercare set to take an additional 50 million litres a day from the Waikato River
Tuakau will from tomorrow provide Auckland with up to 50 million litres of water a day.
Rangatahi now aiming for military careers
Te Wānanga O Aotearoa helps youth gain life-changing experiences.
Sao Young murder: Man admits kidnapping, wounding GBH charges
Manuao Tchetan Kirkwood has admitted his role in an earlier assault on a second victim.
Aucklanders escaping the city set sights on the 'Ponsonby of Hamilton'
About 25 per cent of Cambridge's house sales this year have been to Aucklanders.
Political Roundup: The Democratic and equity deficits in Three Waters reforms
Equity problems in the Government proposals, Representation and governance concerns.
Man arrested after cop shot, police car stolen in Hamilton
During a routine traffic stop, a passenger allegedly fired a shotgun at a police officer.
First home buyer confidential: 'The dream of ownership has quickly drifted away'
Wannabe first home buyers on life on the frontline of New Zealand's housing crisis.
Waikato student knocked unconscious during school fight
Police are now investigating the fight at an unnamed school.