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Single-vehicle crash cleared on SH1 near Tokoroa
A single-vehicle crash has blocked one lane of State Highway 1 near Tokoroa.
Security guard attacked at Waikato Hospital lucky to be alive
A man alleged to have assaulted staff has been remanded for mental health assessment.
Measles outbreak officially over in Canterbury
"The only way we can stop measles from returning is to increase immunity in our community"
Security guard and four nurses injured in attack at Waikato Hospital
Four nursing staff and a security guard were physically assaulted by a patient.
Fees-free policy 'unfair' to apprentices
At least 55 apprentices missed out on free fees by enrolling early.
Hamilton couple saved by smoke alarms
Elderly couple escape house fire after being woken by their beeping smoke alarms.
Specialists in public and private face conflict of interest
Clinicians could abuse their power by pushing patients to private practise. So do they?
Hamilton mayor slammed over last-minute staff appointment
Hamilton mayor slammed for last-minute appointment of chief of staff.
Man critical after serious incident in Whakatane
He was flown to Waikato Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
'Why did he die?': Doctors busy or absent when C-section needed
Martin Walters is waiting for answers over the death of his baby son at Waikato Hospital.
Ex-principal made to wait months for $100k
Teacher trainers face long delays to get training plans approved and then paid for.
Crash victim's Waikato school friends 'reeling' from her death
School friends of the dead teenager are still coming to grips with their mate's death.
How 800 New Zealand cancer patients could be saved every year
Hamilton mum-of-five battling brain cancer wants New Zealanders to know there's hope.
Lucky ones: Why surviving cancer in NZ is a lottery
Emma Russell talks to researchers and patients about what needs to change.
What's driving Huntly: The town that's fighting back
The future is bright for Huntly according to local residents.
'The Trap': Murder trial hears gang member shot twice in the back
Rival alleged to have given shooter a place to hide and new clothes, court hears.
Fonterra's kind gesture life-changing for struggling family
For 15 years Andrew Oliver has greeted the milk tanker at his front gate every evening.
Fake psychiatrist says he was qualified for Waikato Hospital job
Mohamed Shakeel Siddiqui was arrested in July 2015 with the help of the FBI.
Two people die in Otorohanga crash
One person has died after a serious crash in Otorohanga.
Family's excitement over baby's 'special' birthday
Rivaan Pokharel's family won't let him forget he shares his birthday with the royal baby.
Economic juggernaut: The $1.4 billion iwi
"We see money as the enabler to advance social, culture and environmental wellbeing."
Crash causing delays on Auckland's Northern Motorway
The crash has closed at least one north-bound lane.
Hamilton mum and her surprise 6kg baby
At 175cm tall, Nicolina Newcombe's height was able to disguise just how big her baby was.
What's wrong with Huntly? The NZ town fighting its reputation
What does the future hold for Huntly as the Waikato Expressway nears completion?
'Lost for words': The district where 16 have died in 34 days
Something's got to change, mayor says, as deaths continue.
Ditch the winter coat - stellar weather to continue
Mild, settled weather not going anywhere.
Latham was given weeks to live. Now he's back at school
Latham Begovich, 7, had a life expectancy of "weeks not months" without chemo, says mum.
Triple fatal truck crash at Hātepe, south of Taupō
A truck and van have collided on SH1 at Hātepe about 4.15am today.
Formal complaint against Transpower for outage
Serious power cut in Waikato and Coromandel Peninsula provokes official action.
'His journey to recovery is really only just beginning'
Jim Zheng was shot in the head on Anzac Day, but is leaving hospital for rehab today.
Road crashes majority cause of injuries - trauma study
Study finds 47% of major-trauma patients have moderate/severe disability at one year
Team work saves Morrinsville woman's life
A diversion to the fire station rather than Waikato Hospital saved the woman's life.
'Still in shock': Family humbled by generosity after losing everything in fire
Sarah Bridge and her family lost everything in a house fire on Sunday night.