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Thieves steal Maori weapons from well known leader
The owner fears if they are not found soon they will be sold or taken overseas.
Meremere Dragway death first in 46 years
Meremere Dragway mourns death of drag racer Laurie Webster who died racing on Saturday
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'It can go wrong in an instant': Veteran drag racer killed at Meremere named
Veteran motorcyclist who died at Meremere was well-known within the racing community.
Waitomo: A mudder of a trail
The only things gritted are competitors' teeth, writes Justine McLeary.
Waitangi Day weather: Cool in south, warm in north
It's a mixed bag weather-wise for our national day.
Tragic day: Three dead, 13 hurt in vehicle incidents
Police confirmed a third death tonight, in a black day around the country.
One dead, two serious after quad bike crash
The quad bike is understood to have rolled on its driver.
Speedway: 'Lucky omen' returns to Hawkeyes roster
The Hawkeyes are on track to capture their third title in four years.
Police close section of state highway
It is not known when the section of highway will reopen.
Local Focus: Caution at Hamilton’s five-legged intersection
The intersection has a low incident rate. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Five-way intersection takes a turn for the worse
'Almost like you take your life into your own hands.' Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Ex-principal wrote fake 'virus' letter after students said they found porn on phone
Teacher Tim Jenkinson said his phone had a virus. It didn't.
Rountree tackles Australia
Whanganui's James Rountree in the thick of Oceania Challenge Cup at Motocross Grand Prix
Former coal pit planned as mine host for water sports
Former coal mine to be restored back to lake. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Kimihia mine restorer hopeful for SH1 interchange
Former coal mine to be restored back to lake. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Mercury's $75m plan to squeeze more juice from Karapiro
The company will spend close to half a billion dollars on its Waikato power stations
Battle looms to end 'winner and loser' schools
Schools are roughly evenly divided over proposals for a radical shakeup.
Massive historic 'birthday card' goes online
A birthday document signed by nearly 13,000 Aucklanders has been put online
Two dead, three seriously injured in Waikato crash
Another three seriously injured in the two-car crash on SH4 which has closed the road.
'Unruly tourists' pack their bags after hell-raising week
Four of the group were expected on an international flight due to leave this afternoon.
One critical, road closed after Waikato crash
A person has been critically injured in a crash in Ngaruawahia.
Hamilton high-rise houses on the rise
About 30 new consents granted each week. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Local Focus: Hamilton house construction on the rise
More density in inner-city Hamilton. Made with funding from NZ on Air
'We are scared to move': Unruly tourists now in hiding
Family member says they are essentially in hiding north of Wellington.
Patient charged with assaulting Waikato Hospital nurse
The Hamilton man will reappear in court in March after allegedly assaulting the nurse.
Stolen car hits tractor after fleeing police
The driver then crashed a second time on a bridge near the Taupiri cemetery.
Police seek witnesses to fatal crash near Taupiri
People with information can call Detective Richelle Brownlie on (07) 870 7057.
One dead in crash at Taupiri
The three-car crash happened on Gordonton Road at about 1.30pm.
Fatal crash north of Hamilton
Police have asked motorists to avoid the area and diversions are in place.
Person in critical condition after medical event at orchard
It reportedly happened at a Waikato mushroom farm.
Measles outbreak in Hamilton
Waikato DHB has been notified about six cases in the past week.
Warning to retirement villages after door-knocking scam
The scam sees door-knockers claim to be from the DHB and ask to inspect medication.