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Sixty sawmill staff lose their jobs, told over Christmas holidays
Putaruru sawmill goes into receivership owing up to $3m with 60 job losses.
Tidy Kiwi cleans up Karangahake Gorge single-handedly
Quinn Barker is a very tidy kiwi and he has 350 bags of litter to prove it
First photo: Mike King's horror injuries in motorcycle crash
Comedian and mental health advocate Mike King is recovering after the January 3 crash.
Do you know this woman? Police warning to keep an eye out for counterfeit cash
Keep any eye out for fake $100 bills circulating around Waikato.
Worker injured after digger rolls at Waikato workplace
Emergency teams are working to treat the patient.
Break from reality at NZ wellness retreat
With life weighing her down, Rose Garratt checked in for a women's only retreat.
Disgraced Kiwi priest dies suddenly in Sydney
James Cunneen was ordained as a priest in New Zealand in 1979.
Cruden's crucial leadership role
Elder statesman will be working to build talent and depth of young players.
One person trapped after car crash in Whāngārei
At least three people have been hurt in crashes this evening.
One person critically hurt in two-car crash in Waikato
Two others were also hurt and a helicopter has been called to the site.
Colville tree fall: Young girl seriously injured
She was flown to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.
Athletics takes a look back to look forward - and it's looking good
Whanganui athletes had an outstanding season with the second half yet to come.
Second woman charged with murder after Hamilton man dies
A second woman, 22, has been charged with murder after a man died in Hamilton.
Waihi Beach murder accused appears in court
A 21-year-old Matamata man faces a murder charge after an incident on January 4.
Three Waikato prisoners recover from campylobacter, health and safety review under way
The source of the infection remains unknown and a health and safety review is under way.
Comedian Mike King fractures ribs, busts shoulder in motorcycle crash
The mental health advocate came off his motorcycle after driving through an oil patch.
Holiday traffic chaos: The best and worst times to travel home this weekend
Data from last summer indicates when the roads will be most congested.
Sudden NY death: A bad batch of party pills?
Fundraiser launched for Chris 'Czn' Matatahi who died in early hours of New Year's Day.
Australian bush fires: Smoke and ash reaching Auckland at midday
Kiwis should expect more hazy skies for days to come.
Intense action at Oceanview
Friday night is qualifying and Saturday is set aside to decide the national winners.
One person critically hurt, six others injured in serious SH27 crash in Waikato
Emergency Services were alerted to the two vehicle crash at 12:05pm.
Good holiday news for the $1.6b Waikato Expressway
After a public open day on February 15 the new Huntly bypass opens to traffic.
Hawera youth advocate awarded QSM
"Uncle Sandy" Parata has been awarded a QSM for services to Māori, youth and health.
Spring Hill prison mass illness: source of the infection unknown
In total 47 prisoners have informed staff that they are unwell.
Man struck on head by rearing horse fighting for his life
The man was sedated at the scene, and remains critical.
The great NZ slowdown: When will all of the motorway roadworks be finished?
Within three years motorists will be able to drive 200km by motorway on SH1.
New Year's Eve and New Year's Day set to see best temps this week
Get beach ready - more fine and sunny days expected this week.
Major blaze in Coromandel believed to have started from fireworks
Officials warn that there is a total fire ban in the Coromandel after overnight fight.
Fight to save drowned woman's life: 'He did CPR for half an hour'
Tragedy played out over VHF radio.
Child flown to hospital after near drowning
The child is thought to have been in a swimming pool or inflatable pool.
DHB commissioner nets $30,138 in seven weeks
Waikato District Health Board commissioner looks to be getting paid about $1255 a day.
Cemetery Circuit hometown heroes
Whanganui has proven a breeding ground for talented motorcycle racers over many years.