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New Zealand gangs relish a 'resurgence' in numbers
Rising gang numbers will eventually lead to an increase in crime, says criminologist.
Family of missing teen extremely worried about her
Hui Kereopa's family are extremely worried about her and want the public's help.
Kiwi mum in coma in Bali: Family's plea to get her home
Hamilton family must raise $160,000 for special flight to fly seriously ill mother home.
The church serving up meals for all
Always a meal on a Monday eve for those in need. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: 'What a wonderful world' in Te Awamutu
Always a Monday meal in Te Awamutu for those in need. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Waikato AOS hit Huntly house in drug raid
AOS staff hit the Harris St house just before 5am today.
Bus drivers say they have to use a bucket for toilet stops
Union says drivers have been given buckets for toilets. The company says it's not true.
Southbound lane cleared, congestion remains at Meremere
The second crash was caused by onlookers not paying attention in the opposite lane.
Man's despair peaks into attempted 'suicide by cop'
A judge said the Te Aroha man's actions were "dangerous" but also out of character.
Editorial: Surf shooter must be caught
EDITORIAL: Gunshots are no way to lay claim to a surfing spot.
Armed men leave dairy empty-handed after failed robbery
Police are now asking for help catching the offenders.
Waikato Police resolve Tamahere firearms incident
Police spokesperson said callout has been resolved without incident.
Surf rage has never been 'that extreme', says sports psychologist
"As no one really owns it, no one regulates it, so the locals become the regulators."
Surf wars: Group chased off land by locals - 'we will shoot you'
Car club members saw men on hills above pointing firearms at them.
Two people are trapped after a car hit a power pole in Otway, Waikato
Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash about 1.30pm.
Witness C appeals perjury sentence
Witness C, otherwise known as Roberto Conchie Harris, argues his sentence was too high.
Battle at the beach: Surfers dodge gunshots - 'Locals think they own the sea'
Boaties share similar accounts after trio shot at off remote break.
Local Focus: Gun threats in Taharoa
Surfies running the gauntlet. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Wintec CEO on sick leave
Wintec chief executive Mark Flowers is on sick leave until mid-October.
Shots fired at Waikato surfers: Police
Police say shots have been fired at surfers riding waves in Taharoa in the Waikato.
Pathology dismantling 'threatens justice'
Little unmoved as forensic pathologists warn of break-up consequences.
'It was horrible': First responder details cyclist's sudden fall
The man suffered a heart attack midway through a Hamilton cycle race on Sunday.
Allergies: Washing hands after eating better than being nut free
Even touching certain foods could cause a child with allergies to break out in hives.
Killed Kiwi chopper pilot 'only days from coming home'
Joseph Tull got to speak to his father on the morning he died.
After brush with death, rugby prop focuses on living life
Hayden Anderson can't walk properly or run but he's happy to have woken up from a coma.
Issues remain rife at embattled St Kilda Care Home
Multiple failures have been found during an unannounced inspection in Cambridge.
Council to defend complaint alleging race-based policy
Waikato Regional Council to defend race-based policy claim.
Local Focus: Hamilton teachers strike in the rain
Hamilton teachers march for more pay. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Teachers strike in the rain in Hamilton
Hamilton teachers march for more pay. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Kawhia man fined after horse left in 'skeletal' condition
Christopher Tuaupiki has been banned from owning horses for seven years.
Kiwi as: Police catch wild boar on streets with KFC
The 150kg pig was pursued by local police through the small town on Sunday evening.
Sally Webb named as Waikato DHB's new chair
New board appointments at Waikato and Counties Manukau DHBs.
Parents line up childcare for teachers' strike
Youthtown will close most of its after-school services on Wednesday for lack of demand.