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Outgoing chief executive reflects on 30 years at council

Outgoing Hauraki District Council boss reflects on 30 years of service.

Police searching for white T-shirt, track pants in child homicide investigation

This is the second appeal police have made to residents of the neighbourhood.

Explained: Why would Kmart expand in this tough retail environment?

Boss from across the Tasman explains the reasoning behind Kmart's expansion here.

‘You believed in me’: Te Pāti Māori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke gives moving speech as politicians pay tribute to Kīngi Tūheitia

Kīngi Tūheitia passed away in late August.

'It was retaliation': Brother allegedly killed in armed Mongrel Mob hit

Mitchell Te Kani was struck in the head with a crowbar. Now 10 people are on trial.

'Astounded': Drink-driver allegedly caught twice in four hours

'It’s extremely concerning that people are continuing to make reckless decisions.'

Former political figure has name suppression lifted, still can't be named

The man has been found guilty on eight charges of sexual assault dating back to the 1990s.

Child dies in Waikato driveway incident

Emergency services were not able to revive the child.

Review: The Lesson - a gripping British thriller

Suspenseful thriller explores class divides and personal ambition in a chilling setting.

Shane Te Pou: Time for PM to reflect on Kīngi Tūheitia’s call for unity

OPINION: Now to discuss the place of Māori in our culture and politics in the future.

'Would be playing with his cousins': Family files complaint against police after alleged murder of 8-year-old

Police also notified the IPCA the alleged killer was trespassed on the day of the murder.

Aunty of driver blames police for lack of action before dog walker killed on SH23

Woman says the vehicles of interest never left the accident scene.

'What a waste of my life': Gang member says he's ready to change after kidnapping mate

Tane Milne wants to be a role model and show 'the young fullas this ain’t the life'.

Person injured after being trapped in machinery at Waikato animal feed plant

One ambulance crew responded and treated a patient with minor injuries at the scene.

'I can’t get my head around it': Brother questions mysterious circumstances around death

Cranston, 43, died when he was struck by a vehicle while walking his dog in Raglan.

Dog walker filmed walking in middle of dark road shortly before being fatally hit

The man can be seen holding up traffic as he walks with his dog in the dark.

Madagascar Junior set to dazzle at The Woolshed Theatre with TALOS juniors

Madagascar Junior rehearsals continue at The Woolshed Theatre.

Excitement builds for 2024 NZ Secondary Schools Lacrosse Championships in Te Awamutu

Te Awamutu Sports thrilled to host national lacrosse event.