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Tens of thousands of dollars spent on briefing this term's councillors
Five Waikato councils whisk councillors away to retreats to brush up on council business.
Mother charged with murdering toddler
Southern Thompson, 26, is accused of killing Comfort Joy Thompson-Pene in July last year.
Drone used for the first time in arrest of Northland man
Police-operated drone tracks fleeing man across paddock in a first for Northland.
'AK47s breathing down our necks' - Innocent Hamilton mechanics raided
Police raided Riverlea Wreckers looking for a wanted Mongrel Mobster. He'd left hours ago.
Nine-year-old girl dies after falling out of tree
The girl, 9, died from her injuries on October 20, weeks after falling at a Taupō property
Police arrest on-the-run Mongrel Mob gangster with large facial tattoo
Cody Keenan has "Mighty Mongrel Mob" tattooed in large letters across his face.
Police looking for gang member with hard-to-miss face tattoo
'I wonder if anybody will recognise him.'
Dramatic photos: Armed police descend on wreckers yard
A witness said "police with dogs and guns pointing at around five people".
Boy airlifted to hospital following Waikato crash
A three-car crash in Mangatawhiri at 3.15pm today left three people injured.
Waikato DHB settles one legal case by Nigel Murray
Official documents show former health board boss always wanted investigation kept secret.
107-year-old's secret to a long life revealed
Te Kauwhata man Bob Moorfield, 107, still lives an independent life.
Body pulled from submerged vehicle
A body has been pulled form a vehicle in the Mangaokewa Stream
Helicopter called, serious injuries after quad bike crash
Police were notified of the crash on Te Kopia Rd just before 6pm this evening.
Concern over Police Armed Response Team in suburban area
Residents fear new armed police teams are being used for lower-risk responses.
3300 lightning strikes, Auckland Airport grounds flights
Stormy cold front passing over NZ brings wild weather, overnight lows forecast to drop.
Employers stealing from staff a widespread problem - expert
Wage theft occurs in the shape of unpaid overtime, unfair charges or unpaid holiday pay.
School board backdown: Government set to abandon hub proposal
Education 'hubs' no longer expected to take control of schools.
Mongrel Mob's PR boost
She has no gang experience - but she's just signed up to do PR for the Mongrel Mob.
Body found on Mt Pirongia in hunt for missing Waikato man
A man's body has been found on the summit of Mt Pirongia.
Board member on $5000 course after being sacked
Waikato DHB board member took taxpayer-funded course after board was sacked.
Rugby: NZ Heartland XV lose to Vanua XV in second clash
Errors and penalties in slippery conditions prove costly in rematch with home side.
Mongrel Mob and us: High-profile guests at convention
Mana Wahine - a women's group in the Mongrel Mob Kingdom - has organised the event.
One Hamilton bar, one night, 12 cases of mumps
Latest mumps in Waikato linked to a bar where three Waikato Uni students were infected.
Private school helping 70 students battle vaping addictions
Waikato school is helping teenagers quit nicotine addiction after being exposed to vaping.
Rugby: NZ Heartland XV defeats Vanua XV in Lautoka
Humid conditions and committed opposition means victory had to be grinded out.
'On a rampage': Tavern smashed by man fleeing police
Police chase took place through the early hours of this morning in Morrinsville.
Police car rammed: Officers open fire on pursuit vehicle
Police have taken a 55-year-old man into custody following the incident.
Fireworks shot from cars as Guy Fawkes night looms
No public fireworks displays on Guy Fawkes night raises risks of mayhem.
Rugby: NZ Marist defeat NZ Heartland XV in Te Aroha
First victory by the Marist side in the annual fixture since 2011.
Campsite thrill: Lotto winner's road trip of a lifetime
Hamilton's Gordonton had a lucky ring to it.
Slow crawl home for returning holidaymakers
A break down, fire and heavy congestion as the country heads home after Labour weekend
McLaren Falls death: Offender has jail term quashed
Woman jailed in relation to gang killing has sentence quashed due to unfair court report.
North Otago too strong in Meads Cup
Home town side reverses round robin defeat to lift Heartland rugby's ultimate prize.