Waikato berry grower fined $76K for exploiting workers
Labour Inspectorate says most were migrant workers who were not aware of their rights.
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Coronavirus: Gull boss tells truckies - you can use our toilets: Mobil says yes
Gull boss Dave Bodger is urging all franchisees to let truckies use their toilets.
Covid-19 coronavirus: New cluster identified in Matamata
There are nine cases of Covid-19 in the Waikato town.
'Ramming banks is not essential!' - Car smashes bank in
A person has been arrested over the incident in the Waikato town yesterday.
Coronavirus: Two Auckland children among 78 new cases
There are 78 new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand, bringing the total to 283.
Tim Roxborogh's Travel Bugs: Can we still dream of travel?
Let's holiday in NZ while we wait, wash and wonder when we can start travelling again.
Coronavirus: New grads bring police up to 10,000
The patron of the wing is Dr Ashley Bloomfield, Director-General of Health.
'I'm so relieved' - Stranded Kiwi gets home
Tess Johnson was finally allowed to fly home from Australia after Herald inquiries.
'Be mindful': Warning to those ditching city for baches ahead of Covid-19 lockdown
Fears for areas with high number of elderly as people switch city for bach.
Coronavirus: The latest cases and their travel histories
Fifty new cases of Covid-19 today - here's what we know about them.
Australian passport locks Kiwi out of home
Teacher Tess Johnson is stranded in Australia, a country she has no connection to.
Travel deadline extended to Friday as stranded students struggle to get home by lockdown
Students trying to rush home as part-time jobs disappear or flatmates desert them.
Brandt Shortland moves from coroner role to District Court judge
Kaikohe gets its first resident District Court judge - Brandt Shortland.
Rest home resident contracts Covid-19, staff in isolation
Rest home outside Hamilton in lockdown after resident tests positive for Covid-19.
Person dies in fiery Waikato crash
The vehicle caught fire shortly after the crash in Karapiro.
Coronavirus: NZ officials probe possible community cases
Elderly told to stay at home, pubs and clubs to stay open - with restrictions.
'It was a no brainer' - couple cancel wedding day before nuptials
Wedding canned at emotional and financial expense but couple says it's the right decision.
'A very sad time' - Hobbiton closes leaving hundreds out of work
241 permanent, fixed and casual employees at the Hinuera business face redundancy.
'I'm extremely worried', daughter pleas for parents stranded at sea
One Auckland woman is terrified for the wellbeing of her retired parents stranded at sea.
No suspension for gynaecologist accused of STI testing woman on first date
Dr Naylin Appanna is allowed to continue practising, despite the allegations.
Potential new coronavirus case keeps man from court
The man's lawyer said someone connected to the man had tested positive for the virus.
'What legends!': The Kiwi brewery making hand sanitiser to fight shortage
The brewers are aiming to have the first 1000L batch ready by Monday - and it'll be free.
Coronavirus: School remains open as child tested for Covid-19
Latest suspected case of Covid-19 a child being tested in Hamilton.
Two seriously injured in SH5 crash near Rotorua
State Highway likely to be closed for some time.
Coronavirus: Christchurch has first confirmed case
Woman in her 40s arrived from London on Monday.
Waikato coronavirus cases arrived from Sydney, Europe
Waikato cases of Covid-19 flew into New Zealand from Europe and Australia.
Police hunt fleeing driver in Eureka
Police are still hunting for fleeing driver who ditched car and took off on foot in Eureka
Labour MP self-isolates over coronavirus concerns
Nanaia Mahuta joins a growing list of MPs in isolation after returning from Australia.
Chiefs lose final match before league stops
It could indeed end up being the last game Warren Gatland's men play for some time.
Decision about being in a place to grow and be happy
Knowledge, experience and composure that Lienert-Brown has will be critical.
All aboard? New Hamilton-Auckland train journey 2 hours 20 mins
Te Huia train between Hamilton and Auckland to take its first trip in August.
Drowned in Waikato River: Police failed in duty to help fugitive
The IPCA found officers "did nothing to help [the man] when it was most needed".
'There is mould, broken windows ... and fleas': Single mum's plea to landlord
Property manager says $400pw for house with borer and broken windows 'modestly' priced.