Complaint about rival Waikato District candidate forwarded to police
A Waikato councillor complained rival candidate was influencing voters, Police involved
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A man will appear in Hamilton District Court tomorrow in relation to a stabbing on Sunday
Stadium lockdown: Man suffers life-threatening injuries in stabbing
Waikato stadium went into lockdown during the incident.
Rugby: Both Heartland Championship table leaders upset in penultimate round
Top four completely rearranged again in one of the most competitive seasons in 14 years.
'It's a cop-out': Frustrated father pleads for swim ban
If councils can outlaw dog poo, they can ban swimming in danger zone says grieving father.
Holi-yay: Sunshine on way after bleak week
It's good weather news for most Kiwis, after a dire start to the school holidays.
About 30 gang member swear and fight on Main St in Huntly
Higher police presence in Huntly after gang fight.
Cold case killer Menzies John Hallett dies in custody
Hallett was convicted of the murder more than 30 years after the crime.
Ratepayers pay $5200 for councillor to attend course days before election
Ryan Hamilton won't get to use his newly gained skills in council if he is not re-elected.
Police appeal for information over missing Ngaruawahia man
Michael Murdoch was last seen a week ago, police and family have concerns for his welfare.
Delays due to digger on fire on State Highway 1
One lane has reopened and traffic is being directed with Stop-Go signs.
Dairy scientist loses bid for retrial in fraud case
Court of Appeal says Trevor Lock would have been wise to plead guilty in SFO case.
Extra crews called in to battle Morrinsville house fire
Extra crews are on their way to the fire just outside of Morrinsville.
Festival organisers collapsed owing $200,000
Waikato Cherry Tree Festival organiser is trying to get a loan to repay everyone
Council candidate unknowingly rented out illegal property
Council candidate says he did not know the dwelling he was renting out was illegal
Hamilton man jailed again for possession of child sexual abuse images
Andrew Floyd Williams has been jailed a second time for child sex abuse images.
Mongrel Mob: Women's mob won't wear patches
The Mongrel Mob says its new women's chapter won't be wearing back patches.
New Zealand's unopposed politicians - and their salary bill
Hundreds of local politicians are elected unopposed to positions worth millions a year.
No Ranfurly Shield for Waikato despite promising improvements
Waikato put in a difficult shift and never gave up the fight.
Rugby: Top sides win inter-island games in sixth round of Heartland Championship
South Canterbury and West Coast hold off low-ranked home sides to keep top spots
Mongrel Mob sets up first women-only chapter
The largest Mongrel Mob chapter in the world is establishing an all-female chapter.
River of dreams: Water taxi plan floated for Waikato
Meet the man who wants to see Waikato River return to being a bustling transport route.
Traffic chaos concerns as part of busy Waikato expressway closes for six weeks
Commuters should expect delays during morning and evening peak traffic periods.
Father who drowned in Tairua River: 'A dad that every kid could wish for'
Steven Jongmans says his father was his idol and will always be kept in his heart.
Hamilton councillors snapped using mobility parks for council event
Hamilton councillor says he moved his car after he was told he was in a mobility car park
All fell apart in the second half
Backline were excellent in set play and managed to pile on early points.
Rugby: Heartland Championship's week five sees teams upset across board
Only one team gets a victory over a side who was ranked below them on the points table.
Waikato Cherry Tree Festival goes into liquidation as organisers promise to fix it
Organisers of failed Waikato Cherry Tree Festival vow to make it up to ticket holders.
One dead in crash in Maramarua Forest, Waikato
A man has died in a crash in the Maramarua Forest in the Waikato.
Vehicle rolled, person trapped in Waikato forest crash
Police said it appeared one person was trapped after their vehicle rolled.
SPCA staff shocked: Skeletal puppy unable to move
Hamilton SPCA says Cricket's case was one of the worst of its type it has ever seen.
Trial date set for Raglan murder accused
The man remains in the care of Waikato mental health staff.
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