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Many victim impact statements were read to the court, paying tribute to those killed.
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Mayors reveals startling projections that Waikato could reach 640 cases in six weeks.
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A new dawn awaits the iwi, says negotiator Peter Te Matakahere Douglas.
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A US doctor asked to take an English test had called out bureaucratic 'nonsense'.
Problem for Sandra Goudie: Only vaccinated allowed on council premises
Mandate will cause problems for the district's mayor, Sandra Goudie.
Businesses 'very distressed' by potential impact of checkpoints
It's the difficult balancing act between keeping Northland safe and the economy thriving.
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Beach-lovers rejoice, a scorching Saturday's on the way.
Live: 95 new community cases as two people in hospital die with virus
One person died at Middlemore Hospital overnight, and another at Auckland City Hospital.
Waikato councillors censure chairman over racist comments, tell him to perform better
Waikato Regional councillors have distanced themselves from their chair's racist comments.
'We hold no anger towards you', officer's family tell man who shot at him
Shannon Joseph Henry has to serve 50 per cent of his seven-year, eight-month term.
Young Waikato rugby player avoids conviction after slapping baby
The promising young rugby player has been granted a discharge without conviction.
Drug-driving man avoids jail after killing best mate in Piopio crash
Marshall Higginson had three different types of drugs in his system that day.
Māori leader fears group of young people putting community at risk
King Country leaders fear Covid could continue to spread throughout the community.
Pair flee after pointing gun at police in Hamilton
The man pointed a firearm at officers while they were arresting a woman.
Hobbiton Film set to host Halfling half marathon
A Lord of the Rings themed race will be run through the Waikato film set.
Waikato Council chairman accused of 'racist' comments suffers Xmas party snub
Poor attendance at the regional council's elected Christmas party at the weekend.
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Waitomo mayor worried as Covid continues to spread in his community
"It's a real struggle, all this, for us in a small community," says Waitomo mayor.
About 10 per cent of midwives still to provide MoH with vaccine evidence
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Three-strikes: Govt can't rule out reviewing worst crims' jail terms
Warning ministers will have 'blood on their hands' if a freed criminal kills.
The region warned about huge spike in Covid cases this month
Principals have been warned they may need to help manage their community's Covid response.
Waikato council chairman accused of 'racist' comments against Māori
Rimmington has 'unreservedly apologised' for offence caused by his comments about Māori.
Live: 172 Covid cases ahead of traffic light move; 10 new cases near Nelson
Eighty-six people are in hospital and nine are in intensive care.
Waikato DHB cyberattack: MoH investigation still to get under way
Independent review into crippling IT hack won't start until the end of the year.
Live: New virus locations, iwi roadblock plan due to Govt's 'recipe for disaster'
New Zealand recorded 134 new cases while the PM's Waikato visit was met with protesters.
'Less stress' for students sitting NCEA
It is uncertain how many Northland students are sitting for their NCEA exams this year.
Northland home-based childcare providers fear closing business as vaccine mandate bites in
Private home-based care won't have government funding or safety checks.
NZ's booster shot rollout: All you need to know
The ministry said officials were assessing the latest information on the new variant.
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Covid-19 cases continue to plateau, but new, more infectious virus variant sparks concern
Most new cases are still in Auckland, where another person has succumbed to the virus.
Kawerau records first Delta case
The case was one of four announced in the Bay of Plenty today.
'Surreal': Friends mourn sport identity's Covid death as Auckland reopening nears
There were 173 new community cases yesterday, less than the seven-day average of 187.