Simultaneous raids: Cash, guns, vehicles seized in major organised crime operation
Six people arrested following raids in Whakatāne, Tauranga, Waikato and Auckland.
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Gang tensions rising in Waikato: Police increase presence
The death of a local gang member has seen a rise in activity in the area, police say.
Mum, kids booted out of campsite for terrorising tenants
Other residents say the family watched them on the toilet and threw stones at them.
Police ask public for help finding Freedom Davis as next step in search
Police have made a 'range of inquiries' in the past few weeks trying to locate the teen.
'My son was sick, I knew my son': Mum's instinct saves toddler
'Nobody would listen to me until he was almost dead in my arms,' says mum.
Waikato's Mt Pirongia a key site for More Birds in the Bush efforts
Ship rats compete with birds, bats, lizards and insects for the same food.
State Highway 1 partly reopened after crash south of Auckland
The crash happened just south of Hampton Downs.
Murderous May: Spike in homicides following Covid-19 lockdown
Thirteen people have been killed by others since Covid-19 level 4 lockdown ended.
Big Read: Where Winston Peters will hunt for votes this election
Election 2020 is coming - what will NZ First promise this election - and to who?
Two deaths in 24 hours - man in court and one person on the run
Police ask for public help in Waikato as a man appears in an Auckland court.
US doctor accused of sex with patient, finds work in NZ
Two American psychiatrists who worked in NZ were accused of having sex with patients.
SkyCity Hamilton loses fight to increase pokie machines; swap out Blackjack tables
The gaming giant lost its fight to swap Blackjack tables for pokie machines.
Abrupt closure of Waikato wedding venue leaves lovebirds in limbo
Coopers Function Centre has been shut by owners keen to 're-purpose' it.
Pedestrian hit by vehicle in central Hamilton
The injured pedestrian has been taken to Waikato Hospital
Bowel cancer 'not just old person's disease'
"They say we're not in the risk category but it's everywhere," says 37-year-old.
Firefighter broke ribs, punctured lung in lockdown rescue
Bruce was helping in a lockdown rescue when helicopter basket swung towards his head.
Covid-19 latest: Testing centres closing, no new cases as elimination looms
Kiwis are out and about, with only one remaining active case in the country.
Police warn of traffic delays after two people seriously injured in Karangahake Gorge crash
Holiday-makers have been told to avoid the area.
Chiefs preparation the key to success as Super Rugby Aotearoa approaches
Assistant coach Neil Barnes has had a difficult time trying to contain the excitement.
Deals aplenty for long weekend domestic travellers
Queen's Birthday weekend bargains galore on tourism activities, campervans and hotels.
Vanished without a trace: New evidence in hunt for missing man
Michael Murdoch went missing seven months ago.
Rise in drug-related incidents near school
Parents warned about rise in drug-related activity near Waikato school.
Police search Hamilton property in relation to 40-year-old's death
Police are searching the property in relation to a man found dead at a rural property.
Little life, big loss: Miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal death in New Zealand
Thousands of parents go through the loss of a baby each year - why don't we talk about it?
Seeya, sunshine: Rain on way as high heads east
Our good run of weather had to come to an end.
'Cruel act': Three puppies found drowned, legs and mouths taped shut
Someone must know who deliberately and cruelly drowned these puppies.
'Ludicrous nonsense': MP steps in as council tries to take land for $1
A law that allows land to be taken without compensation sets an unusual precedent.
Fresh calls for public holiday to mark NZ Land Wars
There are fresh calls for the New Zealand Land Wars to be marked with a public holiday.
Kiwi folk art up for grabs
Rare sculptures, early colonial pottery, even a Jim Beam 'Hone Heke' decanter at auction.
A quarter of Northland kids still at home
Attendance shows south-to-north pattern: 90 per cent in deep south, 75 per cent in north.
Students head back to school
School went back on Monday this week and Te Awamutu students were happy.
Looming recession tipped to boost polytechs
Polytech and wānanga domestic enrolments forecast to jump 33 per cent.
Dolphins on Piako River stun Waikato locals
About 60 dolphins travelled along the Piako River this morning
Principals 'pleasantly surprised' by 79% turnout
Principals "plesantly surprised" by school turnout of just under 80 per cent.