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![Undie-cover operation: CCTV camera catches clothesline thief](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Undie-cover operation: CCTV camera catches clothesline thief
A burglar caught on camera stealing items from a clothes line is wanted by Waikato police.
![Police chase ends with three arrests](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Police chase ends with three arrests
Three people are in custody after an hour-long police chase from Auckland to Huntly.
![Local Focus: Electrical beginnings spark a documentary series](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Local Focus: Electrical beginnings spark a documentary series
The fascinating stories behind NZ power stations. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Family airlifted to hospital after multi-car crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Family airlifted to hospital after multi-car crash
A father and his two kids were flown to hospital after multi-car crash.
![One dead after Matamata car crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
One dead after Matamata car crash
A person has been killed and three others injured after two separate crashes overnight.
![Showers set to continue through next week](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Showers set to continue through next week
Showers due in north and south today, but mainly fine in central New Zealand.
![Four dead: Home detention for driver in fatal street race](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Four dead: Home detention for driver in fatal street race
A young man has evaded prison for his part in a street race that killed four people.
![Police can appeal 'joke' child abuse sentence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Police can appeal 'joke' child abuse sentence
"If my daughter hadn't stopped him, he could have killed my grandson."
!['These kids just want to be the same' - Oranga Tamariki CEO asks for help](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'These kids just want to be the same' - Oranga Tamariki CEO asks for help
All New Zealanders have an opportunity to help.
![Measles alert: Hamilton residents warned](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Measles alert: Hamilton residents warned
A person infected with measles may have spread it around Hamilton, authorities warn.
![Polio outbreak: How NZ coped with killer disease](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Polio outbreak: How NZ coped with killer disease
In New Zealand's worst year for polio fatalities, 173 people died.
![Vehicles collide near Hamilton's CBD](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Vehicles collide near Hamilton's CBD
Emergency services are at the scene of a two car crash in Frankton, Hamilton.
![Police release images of failed Hamilton robber](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Police release images of failed Hamilton robber
Police are trying to find a man who attempted to rob two stores in Hamilton.
![Risk to Taupo rescue helicopter big surprise to sponsor](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Risk to Taupo rescue helicopter big surprise to sponsor
Main sponsor of threatened Taupo rescue helicopter speaks out.
![The Auckland blackouts that lasted five weeks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
The Auckland blackouts that lasted five weeks
We look back at the six worst power cuts that have plunged Auckland in the dark before.
![Boeing flying contest lures Kiwi inventors](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Boeing flying contest lures Kiwi inventors
The race to develop a personal aircraft is on and New Zealand inventors are lining up.
![Hamilton robber left empty-handed after two failed hold ups](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Hamilton robber left empty-handed after two failed hold ups
Waikato Police are looking to locate a man who went on a failed crime spree on Sunday.
![More wild weather to come: Thunderstorms and heavy downpours](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
More wild weather to come: Thunderstorms and heavy downpours
Auckland's wet and wild weather isn't over yet.
![Six new speed cameras rolled out around NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Six new speed cameras rolled out around NZ
Counties Manukau, Canterbury, Auckland Central, Waikato are getting new speed cameras.
![Local Focus: Cambridge Brass band needs help to get to France](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Local Focus: Cambridge Brass band needs help to get to France
$78,000 needed to get the band to centenary celebrations. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
![House gutted by fire after bungled heat pump installation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
House gutted by fire after bungled heat pump installation
Devastating blaze ignited by welding spark 'horrible for all involved' says fire official.
![Local Focus: Replica Model T made at 'old boys' play-school'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Local Focus: Replica Model T made at 'old boys' play-school'
Katherine Mansfield Garden to feature a Model T-Ford. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Fatal crash in Hamilton](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Fatal crash in Hamilton
Cordons are in place on River Road, near Kay Road, after a fatal crash in Hamilton.
![Local Focus: Replica T-Ford made at 'old boys' play-school'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Local Focus: Replica T-Ford made at 'old boys' play-school'
1912 T-Ford will be put in the Katherine Mansfield gardens in Hamilton. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
![Ten of the worst storms to hit New Zealand](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Ten of the worst storms to hit New Zealand
Ten of the worst: the misery inflicted in New Zealand by rain, wind and snow
![Waikato hero cop's identity revealed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Waikato hero cop's identity revealed
Te Awamutu police Sergeant Rob Pierce is being praised for his heroic actions.
![Heroic policeman drives into path of ill driver to protect public](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Heroic policeman drives into path of ill driver to protect public
He put his vehicle in the path of an out-of-control driver in Waikato.
![Too costly: Waikato DHB cans controversial online doctor service](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Too costly: Waikato DHB cans controversial online doctor service
Waikato DHB has canned its controversial multi-million dollar virtual health service.