He sexually assaulted a teen, claimed sexsomnia and walked free from court
The man was accused of sexually assaulting his partner’s teenage daughter.
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'She clearly cannot be relied on to be honest': Suspended nurse lied on Australian job applications
Maryam Rashidi wasn’t allowed to practise in NZ, so she tried her luck over the ditch.
Arrests, vehicles impounded after burnouts cause road damage costing thousands
Hamilton police are also looking at charges in relation to reparation for the damage.
Prime inner-city Hamilton site could be renamed to reflect 500 years of history
Local hapū Ngāti Wairere applied to restore the area’s name to Opoia Pā earlier this year.
New $340k fire pump truck likely written off in crash
It crashed and rolled on Thursday around 10am.
'No remorse': Group jailed for 'callous' murder of man dumped in water trough
The four people responsible for Sao Yean's murder were sentenced in Hamilton today.
New Te Kanohi strengthen mana whenua voices in Waipā
The council announced the representatives after appointments were put on hold in March.
Three-vehicle crash in Waikato
Initial reports suggested there were serious injuries, said police.
US study calls Hobbiton NZ’s biggest tourist trap, but is it true?
The study labelled Hobbiton as a tourist trap but the data tells another story.
Blazin’ master set to light up big night of group racing at Cambridge
Last season’s deferred New Zealand Derby set to run
Disruption caused by Waikeria prison riots to continue for two years
The $50 million disaster stretched six days and resulted in 17 inmates charged.
Te Huia the only train service sanctioned for running red lights
Te Huia singled out but Waka Kotahi knew of 8 other passenger trains that ran red lights.
Community reeling from double road death, amateur theatre mourns actor
Victim's mother and sister were following in car behind and were among first on scene.
Top dog has a quarry for an office
Terry is the assistant quarry manager at Atiamuri Sand and Pumice in the Waikato.
'Bittersweet' birthday for ski fields: Parties, ploughs and discount passes
There are bumper birthday celebrations at a couple of ski fields this week.
The smart science helping pull kākāpō back from the brink
Scientists gene-map most of NZ's kākāpō to create the richest dataset of its kind.
Inside the police investigation exposing Mongrel Mob member's drug 'charade'
Mark Griffiths was the public face of gang's claim for positive change. It was a charade.
Former Mongrel Mob senior leader jailed for meth ring kingpin role
Mark Griffiths was a senior Waikato Mongrel Mob leader at the time of his offending.
Knife-wielding Hamilton youth charged over carjacking and kidnapping
It follows an alleged incident on August 23 in Fairfield.
Six injured in crash on SH3 in Waikato
Police responded to the crash on State Highway 3 near Troopers Road, Te Mapara at 3.45pm.
Live out your biggest travel dreams from childhood
Food fights and mermaid-approved hotel suites worth travelling for.
'Total shock': Waikato man's mother accidentally cremated before funeral
'I cremated your mother today by mistake'.
'Hamilton is booming': MP signs off
Hamilton-based National List MP David Bennett gives his valedictory speech.
'Wonderful': Cancer patients grateful for free lodging as demand for services rises
"The Cancer Society - if they weren’t there, many people would have nowhere to go."
'Masters of camouflage' settle into new surroundings
Bunker, Ōtepoti, Motupōhue and Māhutonga stake their spots after exploring mountain home.
Company sentenced over ski bus crash that killed schoolgirl
The ski field company earlier admitted two charges brought by WorkSafe over the crash.
'Silo' effect meant doctors failed to detect cause of Carmen Walker's death
Pathologist claims Carmen Walker's death at Waikato Hospital 13 years ago was iatrogenic.
Waikato farmer critically injured and trapped for hours after tractor rolled
The Greenlea Rescue Helicopter flew the man, whose pelvis was crushed, to hospital.
Rainy days no more: Sun returns for last week of winter
An infrequent visitor has popped by Auckland today - the sun. But will it stick around?
One dead after truck-car smash in Waikato
Firefighters had to cut a person out of their vehicle.
'Average' rugby player excels with All Blacks-quality man caves
Rugby is the force that brings like-minded people together.