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Heartland rugby: Week 4 sees big changes on points ladder
Robbie Smith the hero for North Otago with fulltime penalty kick maintaining unbeaten tag
How rugby saved a life: 'I feel free on the field'
An incredible story of Northland's Bron Hames coming back from the brink through rugby.
Motorist dead following crash on SH4, Waitomo District
Motorists travelling in the area can expect delays while emergency services investigate.
Waikato's leadership has some stern words
At this point, some would say that Waikato need all the help they can get.
Accident blackspot: Three people injured in car crash at Ngakuru
Three people have been taken to Rotorua Hospital after an early morning crash in Ātiamuri.
About 700 people expected at Mike McRobert's mayoral debate in Hamilton
Celebrity-hosted evening at Claudelands Event Centre expected to cost ratepayers $15,000.
'Country hick' mum got principal censured
Dyslexic boy's mum says principal regarded her as "a country hick".
Release of CEO spending report would compromise 'fair trial'
Dr Nigel Murray in battle to protect attempts to hide report into his spending while CEO.
Local food bag asks for help on the brink of closure
"This is not an easy thing to tell you, but we are having a tough time": Owner bares soul.
Difficult two weeks and not getting any easier
Difficult two weeks and not getting any easier in provincial rugby competition.
No break from heavy rain and thunderstorms in the North
There is a heavy rain watch is in force for Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.
Heartland comeback thrillers by unbeaten West Coast and North Otago
Teams welcome back their NZ Heartland XV players for games going right down to the wire.
Early thunderstorm: Thousands of lightning flashes, bleak day ahead
A widespread burst of thunderstorms brought over 1300 lightning flashes within an hour.
Mum went to doctor 16 times - but her baby still died
Waikato DHB has been ordered to apologise to Melanie Harding over the care of baby Riley.
Chinese tourists injured in crash in stable condition
Five Chinese tourists, including a child, were killed in a bus crash this week at Ngātira.
Tokoroa air quality improving but still not up to scratch: Report
Tokoroa is unlikely to meet national environmental standards next year.
The Great Kiwi Beer Fest to hit Hamilton
About 40 beer and cider producers will feature at the event at Claudelands Events Centre.
Whanganui rugby flavour
Strong Whanganui flavour to Jack Hobbs and NZ Barbarians schools 1st XV rugby tournaments.
Waikato DHB urges measles caution as Hamilton hosts All Blacks
Five of the 7 cases of measles are all from the same family who live outside the Waikato.
University of Waikato on measles alert after infected person visits campus
The part-time student contracted the disease from a family member.
Discipline proving costly for Waikato
A draw was probably fair following an up and down night for Waikato against Auckland.
Anti-vaxx debate: Vaccination rates plummet for NZ babies
Just 77 per cent of six-month-old babies are now getting their vaccines on time.
Rugby: Manu Samoa pull away to beat NZ Heartland XV
Rugby World Cup squad with some Super Rugby regulars is too strong for the amateurs.
Rugby: West Coast on top of Heartland Championship
Only West Coast and North Otago still unbeaten after two games.
Five of the country's DHBs post record annual high suicide figures
Waitematā, Waikato, Whanganui and Capital Coast DHBs all posted new record numbers.
Privacy breach: Personal details sent to 350 homes
Dog owners' personal details were sent to the wrong houses in the Waikato.
Smith plays crucial hand in Waikato 31-26 win
Waikato's bonus point victory not quite as comfortable as it looked like it would be.
Man seriously injured after an attack in Huntly
Victim taken to Waikato Hospital for treatment; police seek offender.
Heartland Championship kicks off
First round of games honours memory of All Black and Heartland legend Sir Brian Lochore
Auckland in with a chance to break wet weather record
Five more days of rain, Auckland. Can you do it?
'Beast from the East' weather looms - 24 straight days of rain
And September and October are not looking too great either.
Jacobson, Tucker in the mix for Waikato rugby
The Mooloo men need a solid result in Pukekohe on Saturday night.