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Hamilton police launch homicide investigation
An investigation is underway after a man believed to be in his late 50s or early 60s was found dead in Hamilton this morning.
Miranda: Unexpected delight in world of flight
Miranda's many birds are a delight to watchers, writes Jim Eagles.
Three arrested after woman kidnapped
A 16-year-old and two men have been arrested after burglars allegedly assaulted a man and kidnapped a 28-year-old woman.
What the cluck? Bar bans hen party
A group of hen-party guests is accusing a student bar of ageism, saying half their party was turned away for being "too old".
Antique robbery, antique suspects
Police are hunting two elderly men, suspected of stealing 19th century collectibles from a Waikato antique store.
Waikato: I am the Stig
Heather McCracken is no girl-racer, but life will never be the same after a driving experience with a super Italian diva at Hampton Downs Raceway.
Pilot project to burn NZ coal underground
Solid Energy says that gas produced from burning coal deep underground in Waikato will help boost our energy security.
Groom attacks father with axe
A man has been jailed for attacking family members with a replica medieval axe on his wedding night, after he was caught kissing a bridesmaid.
Suspicious Hamilton death probed
Police in Hamilton hope a post mortem examination will shed light on a sudden and suspicious death.
Groom jailed over wedding day attack
A Waikato groom has been sentenced to five years' jail for confronting family with an axe on his wedding day.