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Franklin residents split between district councils
Franklin residents will be split between the new Auckland Supercity, Waikato and Hauraki district councils.
Six injured in hospital after three-car crash
Six people have been taken to hospital after a three-car crash in the Waikato this morning.
Deals on wheels in staff carparks
P-cooks are increasingly setting up P-labs in workplace carparks so staff can buy the drug during their tea breaks, a drug detection agency says.
Fire Service increasingly sent on ambulance callouts
The Fire Service is increasingly being sent to emergencies when an ambulance has been requested, statistics show.
French tourist in court after fatal smash
A French tourist will appear in court today after a fatal crash in Waikato on Saturday.
Sevens: Newcomers feature in Kiwi squad
New Zealand sevens coach Gordon Tietjens has named a clutch of newcomers in his 16-strong training squad.
Woman sought after 'child kidnap attempt'
Police are seeking a woman after a reported attempted child kidnapping in Hamilton.
Franklin Zoo: A walk on the wild side at Tuakau
The zoo provides a home and rehabilitation for at-risk animals as well as chances for visitors to interact with the animals every day.
Man on run after alleged P-lab raided
Police are hunting a man for breaching bail and burglary after discovering an alleged methamphetamine lab yesterday.