Lawyer son allegedly took $190k from mum's estate after she died
The lawyer also allegedly used $200k from a family trust to help his struggling business.
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Hauraki and Coromandel register record visitor spend for February
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Train service between Auckland and Hamilton is heavily subsidised - but roads are too.
Unruly behaviour mars Repco Beach Hop Festival
Beach Hop was marred by some unruly behaviour but police generally happy.
Bring Easter home with fresh hot cross buns
Get in the Easter spirit with a classic favourite.
Fears new Central Hamilton parking charge will encourage workers to stay at home
Business association says more paid parking could have a knock-on effect for the economy.
Blues close to securing Super Rugby Aupiki final against Chiefs Manawa
With 32 minutes remaining, the Hurricanes Poua only trailed 19-12.
Thames water supply damaged, residents asked to conserve water
Thames water supply disrupted following contractor incident.
Where to fill up your car in the Waikato for 50c cheaper
According to Gaspy, 91 could cost as much as $3.15 a litre in some stations.
Cambridge jetski racer to test new waters at overseas competitions
The 19-year-old has been racing for only 15 months.
Balloons over Waikato who? 19 kiwi take to Hamilton skies
Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari kickstarted its biggest kiwi translocation this week.
One dead after single-vehicle crash in Waikato
Police confirmed this morning a seriously injured person had now died.
Driver in fatal high-speed crash that killed young lawyer says he wasn't using Tesla's auto-drive function
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Let's go to the Hop! More than 110,000 expected
Traffic is building up as Beach Hop 2024 gets under way.
Missing girl found, say police
She was last seen in Matangi on March 19 but has now been found.
Farmers fined $23k after dead, emaciated cows found
Farmers gave cattle minimal grass and mouldy, rotten food, leading to seven deaths.
Large rubbish fire spreads smokey haze around Hamilton
Emergency services responded to a rubbish fire on Ellis St in Frankton on Thursday.
Special car raffle to raise funds for Hospice Waikato
Hospice Waikato needs help to bridge an ongoing operational shortfall of $4 million.
Fieldays waiting in the wings
The 56th iteration of the event will feature more than 1000 exhibitors.
Te Waitere Classic 2024
Multiple farm and forestry owners share amazing landscapes with riders during the classic.
'Larger than life': Why Antarctic scientist inspired people all over the world
Craig spent 40 years studying microbial life. He died on February 29.
Power pole crash brings down lines, closes road
There were minor to moderate injuries police said.
Tūrangi fish farmers start new aquaponic vegetable project
The new system will be used for education, and to feed the community.
Two medals for Kiwis on opening morning of Para Cycling world Championships.
It was a successful opening day for the Kiwi athletes.
Huntly railway station repair costs add up to over $500k
One section of the building was set ablaze in an act of arson last June.
Life's a Beach Hop in Whangamatā
More than 100,000 people are expected to attend the 50s and 60s-themed event.
Joy not hate the theme for Taupō rainbow event
The family-friendly event returns for its second year, with even more on offer.
Bibbidi, bobbidi boo: Waikato kindy holds pumpkin challenge
This year's Giant Pumpkin Challenge saw a 64kg pumpkin take out a top spot.
Concerns raised over $1 million Coromandel fishing contest
Event organisers and fisheries officials happy with fish population and methods.
Ben Ross: Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong are the rail and road masters
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Freedom, fire and physics: Eliot Jessep shares his passion for ballooning
Jessep pilots Paula the Balloon at Balloons over Waikato in honour of his mum.
Whangamatā Area School scoops up win at inaugural surfing event
The inaugural New Zealand School Surfing Festival was held at Muriwai this week.
New vehicle a lifeline for rural communities
A community has banded together to raise money for a potentially lifesaving vehicle.