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A neighbour was outside cleaning when she heard a 'loud bang'.
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Ngāruawāhia section of Waikato Expressway to close at night
The works will start on Sunday and are set to run until December 14.
South Waikato highway to close for resurfacing work
From November 13, there are several daytime road closures south of Tokoroa.
Artists from NZ, Japan add splash of colour to the city
Boon Street artists have created seven new murals.
Charitible trust rooted in kaumātua-centred vision by kaumātua, for kaumātua
Rauawaawa celebrated its silver jubilee with cake and kaikōrero.
Blue Spring track closed over safety concerns
Popular walkway at Blue Spring near Putāruru will be closed for at least a year.
Sports ace turns artist after serious road accident
Sam Livingstone discovered a new passion after an accident left him a quadriplegic.
'Absolutely thrilled': Waikato's winning wedding venue
Originally purchased as a family home, the venue has accommodated weddings since 2008.
Suits you, madam: Waikato woman makes Melbourne Cup fashion finals
Waikato doggy daycare owner Anna Campbell is one of only two international finalists.
Court told angry ticket holders result of event organisers' own actions
Defence claims no defamation in articles by Stuff about Cherry Tree Festival cancellation.
Wellington motorbike start-up quietly zooms to Hamilton
The electric motorbike business will move to Te Rapa in the new year.
Watch: Site blessing, waiata mark start of Founders demolition
Mana whenua blessed the site today with no protesters in attendance.
'Conscientious' tourism taking place in Waitomo Caves
Environmentally-friendly tourism in Waitomo is set to spread around the Waikato.
Gutted to lose him for the season: Chiefs boss on Sam Cane's Tokyo shift
Chiefs skipper takes break from NZ to play in Japan.
Fourteen guns and ‘plenty of ammunition’ stolen from safe at Waikato gun club
Police says power tools may have been used to break into gun safe.
Patient needing urgent care waits 10 hours to be treated at Waikato ED
The couple’s experience comes after Waikato had one of its worst days ever in July.
Joseph Manu proud to return to Waikato with Kiwis
Player hasn't forgotten his Tokoroa roots after many years on world stage.
Kangaroos welcomed ahead of Pacific league final
FMG Stadium Waikato will host the New Zealand v Australia PRLC final on Saturday.
Fonterra opposes waste-to-energy plant proposal
A decision on the proposal won't be made until next year.
Drone takes rook: Eye in the sky helps in fight against pest bird
Surveillance by drone helps to locate nests so targeted control can be carried out.
'Hate to do the flag an injustice': No Olympic regrets as Nyika returns to pro ring
David Nyika's career plan already changed once. He wasn't prepared to change it again.
Council rejigs portfolios after councillor elected as MP
Hamilton City Council has reallocated Ryan Hamilton's portfolios.
Kiwi return to Wairākei after extensive cyclone repairs
The first kiwi has set foot in Wairākei since Cyclone Gabrielle.
On and off ramps close as works switches to southbound expressway
Work begins on the southbound lanes after Sunday, November 5.
New heights: Treehouse for grownups nabs construction award
"Treehouse for grownups" at Cambridge Stud impresses judges at national awards.
Inside an animal shelter on Guy Fawkes night: Music, volunteers and calming sprays
What do animal shelters do on the loudest night of the year to help their furry residents?
Bulldozers to move in on Founders this week
Toti makes final appeal to save the historic building.
Emotional haka as council votes for Māori wards
The council just became the 10th local authority in Waikato to establish the seats.
'Harder than rugby': Messam training hard for Merewether bout
Messam says he's excited for Taupō's Merewether to test his boxing abilities.
Top dog: Waikato duo break records and win for late mate
Jecentho believed his friend was with him in spirit in Ashburton over the weekend.
Arrest made and man to appear in court after Waikato shooting
A 46-year-old man has been arrested after a shooting in Taupiri.
News stories resulted in online abuse, lawyer in defamation case claims
Plaintiffs say they suffered mental anguish and reputational damage following stories.
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'Expect the unexpected' - North Island highways flooded, Auckland cruise ship delayed by storm
Forecasters are warning that rain is expected to last until late Tuesday.
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Wild weather: Roads closed with over 100mm of rain, 130km/h wind gusts
Several places across the top of the North Island have recorded over 100mm of rain.