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Police seeking witnesses after body found in burning car in Waikato
A woman parked on the roadside is of particular interest.
Statue honouring WWI warhorse Dolly delayed to 2027
The trust has raised $30,000 of the $300,000 for the Hastings statue.
Elliott Smith: Can a test in Chicago be part of a Grand Slam?
OPINION: Is it a Grand Slam if the All Blacks play Ireland in Chicago and not Dublin?
‘Her life had just begun’: Distraught family address toddler’s killer as she is jailed
The young woman became resentful over having to care for the 2-year-old.
The McKenzie motif: Why the Chiefs are playing ABs first-five at fullback again
McKenzie scored 20 of the Chiefs' 25 points in their round-one win over the Blues.
Genesis reports strong first half profit
Genesis net profit leaps past $70m in volatile environment.
Up the Wwahs: Hamilton 'lures' in three NRLW matches
After a five-year absence, the Warriors return to the NRLW.
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki facing family heartbreak
The church leader shared details online amid a week of increased attention.
Fatal fight: Jury reaches verdict on logger who claimed self-defence
A jury has reached a verdict in the Nathan Moscrip High Court manslaughter case.
They’re back! MTB Nationals return to Rotorua – all you need to know
The downhill competition will run for the final time over the famed Taniwha Trail.
SH3 closed: Person ejected after van hits tree
The crash involved a van hitting a tree near Maraetaua and Pukenui Rds.
Iwi voters back Ngāti Hāua Treaty settlement
The settlement includes statutory pardons for tūpuna wrongfully convicted in 1846.
Hamilton Arts Festival ready to make some noise in town
Over 800 artists – including local reggae band Katchafire – will come to Hamilton.
Man killed by police ‘planned mass shooting’
The 42-year-old's former wife claims he'd been planning the incident for months.
NZ rider triumphs in national ‘No Way in Hell’ motorbike race
Wil Yeoman won the ‘No Way in Hell’ race against 160 competitors.
Police seek witnesses with footage before fatal Waikato motorcycle crash
The crash involved a red Triumph Rocket III motorcycle.
Police pour cold water on potential new sighting of fugitive father Tom Phillips
Police were alerted to four people dressed in camouflage clothes.
'They’ll soon get the message': Time for crackdown on pitch invaders, ex rugby boss says
Sports watchers are fed up with the antics of pitch invaders, ex rugby union boss says.
'Meticulous' teen farm hand fatally electrocuted while installing fence
Jayden Disher was setting up a fence when the wire touched low-hanging powerlines.
'Not ideal': Overnight Napier health care in the balance as March 1 changes loom
It's just over a week before changes begin but Health NZ can't say what they'll be.
How fresh sighting of Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips and kids fits into timeline
Tom Phillips has been credibly sighted only a handful of times since disappearing in 2021.
Historic Waikato war battle site to be returned to descendants of Māori fighters
The Crown confiscated more than 486,000ha of land, including the site at Ō-Rākau.
Trial with $600k cash and 11kg meth: Man convicted on multiple drug charges
Guilty verdicts after police seize 11kg of meth, $600,000 cash, and 17 phones.
Kiwis return from overseas weight loss surgery with life-threatening complications
They clog up an already overburdened public health system, a surgeon says.
Boxing: World light heavyweight title fight in Taupō postponed
Lani Daniels was set to defend her world light heavyweight title in April.
Fresh sighting of missing Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips and his children
The father and his three children were spotted sitting in a layby on State Highway 4.
Police search for missing man after burned-out car found in Waikato
Police are searching for Travis Langford, missing since January 17.
Why property investors are turning to short-term rentals for gains
Auckland's average daily rate for Airbnb is just over $290, the highest in NZ.
Firefighters to return to Waikato bush fire after evacuations last night
The fire started on Maunsell Rd, spreading rapidly over 4ha.
Hamiltonian to walk in Relay for Life to help people 'open up' about diagnosis
Kezia Kurian's mother suspected she had cancer - but told no one.
'Golden ticket': Penman's meteoric rise to NZ's richest race
Trainer Stephen Marsh now has two confirmed starters, including Ardalio.
Defence argue for acquittal in major meth case, accuse police of failing to follow policy
The defendant was allegedly found with 11kg of meth, $600,000 in cash and 17 cellphones.
Rainbow crossing legal case about safety, not diversity
The Cuba St crossing was painted in 2018 to make Wellington more LGBTQI-friendly.