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'The whole thing was on fire': Massive blaze in Tūākau, 30m flames
"The fire is located in the building and completely involved."
Is the game up? Jurors asked as Crown case closes on Red Fox Tavern trial
'Thirty-three years later the question of whether the game is up is yours ... alone.'
Red Fox murder trial: Crown closing alleges unnamed accused threw murder weapon into sea
The Crown has begun closing its case today in the High Court at Auckland.
Tairua boat rage: Accused's suppression lapses, granted bail
John Dixon gave up his name suppression bid when he appeared in court today.
'Poor communication': University apologises for Covid-19 email scare
The Ministry of Health and Waikato DHB confirmed there are no community cases.
'It's a real shame': Bailey Junior Kurariki's cousin's tragic death
A 14-year-old boy who lived with one of New Zealand's youngest killers died tragically.
Hamilton opposes Auckland bid for Waikato water
Hamilton says "we have to put our city first".
Watercare says $160m needed if Waikato River take goes ahead
A permanent water treatment plant at Tuakau would need to be built.
Ghost of criminal Lester Hamilton looms in Red Fox trial
Robber poured whisky on horrific gunshot wound after his and Red Fox suspect's crime.
Waikato homicide: Accused, 42, facing further charges
The man now faces a total of five charges.
Failed suicide pact: Elderly man admits attempted murder of wife
The man tried on more than one occasion to take his and wife's life.
Waihī Beach drowning: Charges laid over Hamilton student's death
Those charged will appear in the Hamilton District Court in May.
Man, 42, charged after death in Morrinsville
No one else is being sought in connection with the man's death.
Te Awamutu road closed after cyclist found with serious injuries
The cyclist was found just before 8.30am today.
Red Fox trial: Former top suspect not near tavern in 'crucial hours' before homicide
Investigating cop: 'This was a high-profile case. New Zealand wanted to know.'
Not so fast but furious: Six people arrested in Raglan with stolen cars
One of the vehicles was spiked and three offenders were arrested near Ngaruawahia.
Waikato axe attack trial: Gasps in public gallery as man found not guilty of murder
Justice Mary Peters summarised the case before sending the jury out about 1pm.
Council looks at elected members' childcare costs
Hamilton City Council to vote on giving elected members a childcare allowance.
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.