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Key witness in gang-related murder trial arrested, made to testify
Woman did not come to court when summonsed because her safety had been threatened.
‘I just feel sick’: Woman who rescued kids off Matamata train tracks feared death ‘inevitable’
A local woman said she had pulled five toddlers off the same stretch of train tracks.
'I wanted to give something back': From award winner to organiser
Jessie Pope is helping organise the 2025 Dairy Industry Awards.
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A rare blood moon will be visible across New Zealand.
Police target remote settlement only accessible by boat in hunt for fugitive dad Tom Phillips
Police said they will be active in the wider Marokopa area over the coming days.
Dog joining your beach walk? What you need to know
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‘Beloved student’ fatally struck by train named
Matamata College has paid tribute to Sarie Morton.
Ernie Newman: Nicola Willis has the power to regulate supermarkets but will she?
OPINION: If not, consumers may need to rely on a class action.
Truck crash closes part of SH1 in Waikato, delays expected
Emergency services responded to the incident around 10am.
Cyclist injured in Coromandel crash, road closed
The crash involved a vehicle and a bicycle on Main Rd (State Highway 25).
Desert Rd to reopen after two-month closure for major upgrades
SH1 between Tūrangi and Waiouru was closed, forcing a 40-minute detour.
Hundreds sign petition to keep busy stretch of highway 80km/h
Mayor is urging NZTA for safety improvements on the highway stretch.
Mayor vows action after girl dies in train tragedy near Matamata College
Police and WorkSafe are making inquiries following the incident.
Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Taupō District Council move in together
The entities are now under the same roof in He Whare Hono ō Tūwharetoa.
Watch: Inside Beca’s new $300m global HQ in the Wynyard Quarter
Around 1400 staff left Pitt St for the waterfront Wynyard Quarter and five new levels.
Three veteran suicides in three weeks but no way to track how common it is
A veteran group plan to crowd-source suicide data to build database the Government didn't.
Tragedy: Young female student dies after being hit by train near school
Police said the young female died at the scene despite receiving medical attention.
‘Will cost lives’: Outcry over Govt’s bowel screening decision
Experts argue earlier screening for Māori could prevent more bowel cancer deaths.
Teen who gave underage girl drugs before unlawful sex too young to be jailed
The teen is now 20 and due to become a father. His victim was just 15.
Super Rugby team lists: Changes aplenty ahead of round five clashes
All the ins and outs ahead of the fifth round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Waikato boxer to make professional debut
The event will be held instead of Lani Daniels' world light heavyweight fight.
How an activist’s protest inspired a powerful new theatre production
Ngahiriwa Rauhina stars in the one-man show about prison life and personal stories.
Digger does its duty to deal with invasive weed
DoC is using a collaborative effort to remove an invasive weed species.
Etiquette 101: What kind of touching is appropriate at work?
Aucklanders have varied views on appropriate workplace touching.
Police renew search for Tom Phillips and missing children
Police say the search was not prompted by a new sighting of the young family.
Not a ‘popularity contest’: Top- and bottom-ranked Waikato mayors revealed
One Waikato mayor is ranked New Zealand's worst, only two local mayors are in top 10.
'It went past my hand’: B'day party fatal shooting witness describes chaos as bullets flew
The woman described the final moments before the victim was shot and fell to the ground.
‘You are the thief and one shouldn’t lose sight of that’: Judge to repeat shoplifter
The 24-year-old nabbed nearly $9000 worth of sunglasses in just one haul.
Why John Tamihere is standing firm amid Whānau Ora funding loss
John Tamihere believes losing the Whānau Ora contract was a Government attack on Māori.
Why this farmer is a 'beacon of community spirit'
Sharemilker Danielle Hovmand had no idea she'd been put up for an award.
Police seek sedan driver after Raglan aggravated robbery
The Bow St incident was reported to police about 2am on February 28.
BoP crash leaves one critically injured, road reopens
Two others were taken to Tauranga Hospital with moderate injuries.
Police investigate arson as cause of Frankton fire
It took 35 firefighters to put out the blaze.