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Former senior policeman faces theft charges totalling $136,000

The accused was remanded on bail to reappear in court later this month.

'Each year the confidence grew': Former business manager quietly stole $900k

The 49-year-old stole just over $900,000 over a nine-year period.

'Hideous violence': Man who stabbed partner to death in front of children finally named

Cory Purutanga can finally be named as the man who stabbed his partner to death.

Waikato planners set sights on fast passenger rail to Auckland

Tainui Group Holdings is among those planning for fast rail.

Council supports landowners in planting millions of trees

Landowners have retired the equivalent of 21 average-sized farms.

Hamilton kindergarten shuts down after multiple incidents with abusive neighbour

A parent is upset by the lack of communication from the Waikato Kindergarten Association.

'He was just a skeleton of a baby': Family moves to Australia to save starving infant

Gideon's body started 'eating itself' to survive - 'He was essentially starving to death.'

Mystery surrounds body found in Waikato river

Police are making enquiries after a dead body was found in the Waikato river.

'I was in disbelief': Eyewitnesses in Te Awamutu spot 'tornado'

MetService experts said it looks to be a funnel cloud and was not picked up on radar.

'This is no simple shoplifting': Kmart robber jailed after violent attack on staff

Judge John McDonald said Kitia Toimata's offending was too serious for home detention.

Company culture: Boss told to 'get f****d'; worker told good riddance

ERA's decision on penalty was influenced by the firm's "culture of swearing".

'Under 12 months old': Young man's child abuse collection involved babies, bestiality

Some of the victims were less than 12 months old.

'We understand people will be looking for answers': NZTA responds to SH1 concerns

Waipa's deputy mayor called for the transport agency to act 'swiftly'.

Cambridge crash: One person dead, SH1 closed in spot labelled as a 'death trap'

This is the second fatal accident to occur in the spot in less than a month.

Teen who killed man thinking he was a serial killer not guilty by reason of insanity

The 18-year-old was still deemed to be a danger to society by the judge.

Community stalwarts want to spark disadvantaged kids to find their purpose

Graeme Mead and Carl Haa launch holiday programme to get kids back on the right path.

'Slamming doors' prompted woman to stab neighbour as she hung out washing

Despite the sentence, she will be released today on a time-served basis.

Orini milk tanker attack: Judge wants to hear victim's story

The Judge wants the teen to meet with the victim before his fate is decided.