Prisoner who nearly died after meth bag burst inside him caught with the drug again
He had been released from prison to attend a tangi when he ingested the drugs.
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Police appeal for help finding missing 24yo Hamilton man
Herewini left his home address on Monday and hasn’t been in touch with family since.
Permanent suppression for teen killer partially blinded in ‘prison napalm’ attack
He was sentenced to three years' imprisonment, allowing him to begin applying for parole.
Kinleith Mill will see 230 jobs cut
About 230 workers will lose their jobs at Kinleith Mill in Tokoroa. Video / Mike Scott
Chiefs v Blues line-up that’s a ‘tough team to crack’, coach says
The Chiefs will take on the Blues in the first week of Super Rugby 2025.
Police name victim of three-vehicle crash in Ngāhinapōuri
Police said the incident was reported to emergency services around 2.20am on February 5.
Confirmed: 230 workers to lose jobs as Kinleith Mill shuts paper production
Staff were called to an open-air meeting on the Tokoroa mill’s grounds.
Phil Gifford: The big selection questions ahead of opening weekend
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Kinleith Mill job cuts decision looms for 230 workers
Workers were called to an open-air meeting at 8.30am in Tokoroa.
'Please, let me stay': The cyclone survivor living in caravan on red-zoned land
For Waikato Gray, Esk Valley is more than just a home. It is five generations of history.
Matamata outing perfect timing for NZB Kiwi hope
Stephen Marsh’s in-form stable will have an array of stakes contenders in action.
Bloodsuckers and beyond: Inside the intriguing world of NZ’s pests
New Zealand is home to a fascinating range of blood-feeding creatures.
‘Nothing I could have done’: Driver’s plea after fatal crash
In February 2024, the region's road death toll was zero.
Reports of dogs being walked on pest-free island sparks DoC outrage
Two members of the public alerted DoC to the incident that ocurred on February 8.
Cyclone Gabrielle tragedy: The questions the probe into 14 deaths wants to answer
Two years ago Cyclone Gabrielle brought death and destruction.
Police boost presence for Mongrel Mob reunion in King Country
The gathering will take place over five days in the Taringamotu valley area.
‘Completion, not competition’: Father-son duo tackle epic race
Gisborne-East Coast athletes were well represented in the Coast to Coast adventure race.
‘Worst on record’: NZ city’s 11-day heat streak raises alarm
Heat alerts aren't triggered, but heat stress risks remain high.
Hot air balloon festival returns to South Waikato
The balloons will also visit the Waipā District this year.
NZ Army award caps stellar year for local fencer and recruit
Gisborne fencer Tim Garrick goes from top fencer to top soldier.
Society Insider: First photos of revamped SPQR; heir’s hens' party eviction
Exclusive look at Jacuzzi, formerly SPQR, which has its launch party next week.
Napier prepares for first Super Rugby game in four years
The last Super Rugby game in Napier attracted 9226 fans. Can the Bay beat that next week?
Police name victims of weekend Ngāhinapōuri crashes
The two single-vehicle crashes happened about 13 hours apart.
Mum's drug funding hope for 3yo son with cystic fibrosis
'The earlier children receive Trikafta, the better their long-term health outcomes.'
Star mare out as Richardson eyes juvenile debuts at Te Aroha
Snazzytavi missed the Herbie Dyke Stakes due to a virus.
Police to monitor five-day gang reunion
Extra police staff will ensure safety and minimise public disruption.
‘We were that close’: Couple narrowly avoid $270k scam after lawyer’s email hacked
The scam involved a fake invoice from their law firm's compromised account.
‘Very strong symbols’: Urgent push to save historic Rātana temple
The aim is to complete the restoration by the Raetihi church's centennial in 2026.
‘Can’t courier $1m of drugs’: Police under scrutiny over testing of 11kg meth find
A defence lawyer says all of the drug haul should have been driven to ESR in a police car.
Tough battle: Surfers face small waves at Billabong Grom Series
Mount Maunganui's Tao Mouldey won, beating Macka Hazard in a tiebreak.
Honda’s father-son duo dominate opening NZ Superbike round
Mitch and Tony Rees dominated the opening round of the NZSBK in Southland.
Murder charge after Waikato arrest, BoP police raid
A 34-year-old man has been charged with Turipapa Tukere's murder.
F1 icon on being a dad at 94 and why Trump is ‘the best thing’ for the world
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