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Police said an armed man entered a stranger’s home.
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Three crashes in Waikato have had serious impacts on those involved.
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Rude CEO swore at employee and ridiculed her in front of others
An HR manager also bullied the woman, who has now been awarded $36k in compo.
Police fatally shoot man threatening parent and child
Police say the male driver fled during a vehicle stop in Hamilton.
One person with serious injuries after three-vehicle crash near Matamata
One person has sustained serious injuries in a three-vehicle crash.
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With most of summer over, NZ is only beginning to get its most dangerous fire conditions.
Apathy plagues turn-out for Hamilton East by-election
Time is running out to vote in the Hamilton East by-election.
Longstanding Coromandel community journalist dies
The local community says goodbye to "a lovely person" and "exceptional editor".
Tuku Morgan: 'Whitewashing' to surreptitiously redefine Treaty settlement by stealth
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And then there were four: Another kākāpō removed from sanctuary
More than half the kākāpō in the mainland sanctuary trial have now been sent home.
St Johns: New and improved ambulance station for Waihī, temporary relocation for services
Planning and construction of the station was put on hold due to lack of funding.
Smart parking meters to replace old coin-operated machines in Hamilton
Two of the devices have been used successfully in Opoia Paa Carpark since 2022.
Get on your bike for February challenge
Aotearoa Bike Challenge Month is here and events are happening across Waikato.
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Remembering Gabrielle: Coromandel still recovering from cyclone
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Dangerous man with multiple arrest warrants sought by police in Waikato
Nepia Taonui is wanted by police on multiple weapons charges.
Six dead as influenza outbreak strikes NZ aged care facility
Six people died in the space of 12 days as a result of the outbreak.
Younger brother hopes to boost Parker family's boxing dynasty
After a 19-month hiatus, John Parker returned to boxing in December.
'Dreaming, planning and nagging' results in impressive new sports facility
Turf a welcome addition to Te Awamutu College’s other sports facilities.
Teen surfer rides wave of success with three in a row
The second round of this year's Billabong Grom Series at Whangamatā had a few surprises.
Two new assistants complete Chiefs Manawa coaching line-up
Waikato and Chiefs stalwart Dwayne Sweeney also named to assist Crystal Kaua.
'This is a Kangaroo court': Psychologist saw ADHD clients despite being under supervision
Gunther van der Heijden didn't turn up for the HDPT hearing.
'Intense rivalry' at Waihi's biggest golf event
The annual tournament is the culmination of a busy week for the Waihī Golf Club.
Graduates help combat rural vet shortage
Rural practices are not often the first choice for young vets.
Waikato-Tainui Iwi need strong leadership - Tuku Morgan
Waikato-Tainui has selected Tuku Morgan as its chair
Lotto luck for Taupō player and two Franklin punters
More Lotto luck for region as Taupō player wins.