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Waikato road warning: Caution urged in foggy conditions
Hamilton firefighters are urging caution after two recent car crashes.
Cyclist critically injured after Waikato fall
A rescue chopper is at the scene of the crash.
Waikato pipeline will not save Auckland from water restrictions
Jaduram said a drought will always trigger messages to save water.
A mates' trip to New York, a rugby team and a stag party - NZ's 16 Covid-19 clusters
Many are linked to big events, described as 'a mixing bowl for infection'.
'We will open for one child': Kindergartens expect numbers to build
Most early childhood services will open despite coronavirus fears and low numbers.
Matamata man who died after catching virus named
Denis Albert Moore was a World War II veteran who moved to New Zealand four years ago.
Raglan beach blaze: Camp fire cause of fire which swept across cliff face
Fire and Emergency is urging people to take more care now it's an open fire season.
Family lose everything in suspicious house fire
Police are investigating a suspicious fire that destroyed a family home.
Special recording of the 'Last Post' to play during Anzac lockdown
Musicians are determined to make sure this Anzac Day won't be without a soundtrack.
Police investigate devastating house fire in Whangārei
A person was seen running from the scene where a fire damaged a Whangārei home.
Second helicopter called in as firefighters battle massive blaze at Raglan
A second helicopter has been sent to the scene.
Auckland schools: 'We'll do our bit for the recovery'
Schools expect only 5 to 10 per cent of students to turn up in alert level 3.
Waikato couple's wedded bliss: 70 years and still going strong
Roy and Joan Suisted are today celebrating 70 years of marriage.
Jacinda Ardern's former school is not happy with her back-to-classroom plan. How she responded
Morrinsville College principal's warning: 'Children can contract Covid and they can die'.
Serious crash Waikato: Car in flames after hitting power pole, one person critically injured
Debris has been strewn for about 50m all around the crash scene.
Covid-19 coronavirus: Te Aroha Four Square owners deliver groceries to vulnerable, elderly
Adam and Alyce Phimester have come out from behind the checkout to hit the road.
Waikato Regional Council leaders give 20 per cent of their salaries away
Waikato Regional Council CEO and chairman are also giving away 20 per cent of their pay.
Man killed, child in hospital after both receive electric shocks
The incident happened in Ngatira, in South Waikato.
'We are holding our breath': Doctor warns of 'serious catch-up' after Covid crisis
A man who had a heart attack delayed going to ED because he didn't want to be a burden.
Dirt bike crackdown: Reckless riders ordered off the road
None of the riders were on "essential" business when they were stopped by police.
Waikato DHB ramps up Covid tests at supermarkets
The DHB can now test up to 800 Covid-19 samples a day - one of the best capacities in NZ.
Mooloo's overseas international XV
Waikato rugby players who have played for overseas international teams over the years.
Hamilton council CEO does U-turn on pay cut
Richard Briggs bows to public pressure and gives up 20 per cent of his pay packet.
Revealed: NZ's Covid 19 'hotspots' for targeted testing
More testing is taking place in Auckland, Queenstown, Canterbury and Waikato.
Lockdown breach: Dirt bike seized, rider referred to Youth Aid
A dirt bike rider lost their motorbike after police tracked them down and seized it.
Matamata coronavirus cluster results in death
Man in his 90s linked to Matamata cluster of Covid-19 one of two deaths confirmed today.
'Kiwi ingenuity at its finest': Hope for 250 new ventilators by end of month
Machines cost about $8000, compared to the standard ventilator which costs about $100,000.
Nurse caring for Covid-19 patients tests positive
Health authorities are attempting to trace any community contact.
Waikato's $2.875 billion plan for post-Covid 19 future
The Waikato has put forward a multimillion-dollar list of projects to boost the economy.
'Deeply upset': Air NZ flight attendant speaks out as Bluff wedding cluster nears 100 cases
Ninety-two infections are now linked to each of the two significant clusters.
Homicide probe launched after body found in Waikato
The victim was found at a rural property in Horsham Downs on Monday, April 13.
Accused shoplifter charged with assault after spitting at police
"It's something our officers shouldn't have to put up with."
Easter road toll officially zero - for just the second time
But police found more than 600 people breaking the lockdown rules at the weekend.