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Kawhia shooting: Accused questioned on why he didn't call 111 after violent home invasion
'I hadn't thought about ringing police yet,' Orren Williams told the jury.
Kawhia shooting: Accused sold 'pounds' of cannabis from family property, but not 'home'
Orren Williams says he sold 'pounds' of cannabis but it wasn't his.
Kawhia shooting: 'I thought that was me done' - Murder accused takes the stand
Orren Williams says he fired his gun out of fear and in the hope it would scare them off.
Kawhia shooting: Wife fled with children on hips as gunshots rang out in darkness
Orren Williams says he shot out of fear and was simply protecting himself and his family.
Waikato Uni racism allegations 'incorrect', but taskforce set up
Racism row sparks taskforce to address systemic issues at Waikato University.
Critic concerned over mental health review
Waikato mental health and addiction service system-wide review to kick off next week.
Sao Young death: Two more arrests made
Police say they are not ruling out further arrests linked to the homicide.
Disabled man couldn't get treatment until it became emergency
Man's family have had to battle system to get him urgent medical care.
Billions lost: Event organisers left with no show
Cancelled events due to Covid-19 have caused billions of dollars worth of lost business.
NZ bars manager for 86 new childcare workers
Childcare centre manager for 86 planned staff blocked by border closure.
NZ's first real Covid case: Seven-month confirmation longest expert has heard of
Covid-19 first came to our shores from Italy in late February.
Kawhia victim 'leaning forward, likely running' when shot in back
The first attending police officers and a pathologist have taken the stand today.
Jacinda Ardern dominates social media as Kiwis take political engagement online
The latest social media trends show who Kiwis are discussing the most online.
'Worst flea infestation ever': Tenant told to pay up for trashed rental
Cigarettes were stubbed out on the bathroom's basin and hair was found in the plughole.
'The rates are killing Te Kūiti' - debt burden too big
Rates are crippling residents of a rural district where council debt is $40 million.
Kawhia shooting: 'Lie with him, he's going to die', woman who hatched burglary plan takes the stand
Emma Salvation hatched the plan that proved fatal. She took the stand today.
Aucklanders in your area over the holidays? Get tested
Focus on workers who may encounter Aucklanders around the country during holidays.
Accused sold drugs from family home; shot at intruders: Crown
Orren Scott Williams shot at intruders. Today he defends his actions in court.
Waikato secures win ahead of stern Tasman test
Waikato will face that strong Tasman side this coming Saturday.
$34m reservoir relieves Auckland's drought - and mayor wants 50m litres more out of Waikato
The mayor plans to meet to discuss Auckland's water restrictions next week.
One Dilworth accused still teaching this year
The man, arrested over historical sexual offending allegations, was teaching until March.
Aroha, anger, pain and frustration: Racism row heats up as iwi descend on Waikato Uni
Hīkoi travelled six hours from the East Cape to stand in solidarity with iwi.
Ngāti Porou hikoi on Waikato Uni in support of Māori academics
Review into allegations of institutional, structural racism at Waikato Uni still underway.
Two to potentially make debut for Taniwha
Northland have to be at their best to beat defending premiership winner Tasman.
Separated by sickness, reunited by death: Brothers' Covid-19 tragedy
Mourners gather to farewell second Covid victim from same family.
One dead, others injured after overnight crash in Waikato
Two vehicles collided on a Cambridge road around 9.30pm.
Ohinewai being eyed for more housing
Sleepyhead not alone in housing development aim at Ohinewai.
Councillor banned from speaking with staff
Regional councillor whose outburst made staff cry says it wasn't aimed at anyone.
Tip-offs from neighbours see four meth labs bust
Community feedback helps police bust P operation in the Waikato.
Councillor misses one quarter of council meetings so far this term
Angela O'Leary says she's no slacker, and attendance records are a false representation.
Why I got Judith Collins tattooed on my leg - I wouldn't do it for Todd Muller
"I think it's great - I hope it becomes a trend," says flattered Collins.