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‘I feared for my life while in prison’, complainant tells jury
Jesse Whitiora feared for his life while in custody and serving a home detention sentence.
Kurawaitī developing next generation of Waikato River kaitiaki
The next cohort of rangatahi are schooling up their wai.
Can AI make art? Artwork by machine makes award shortlist
The artwork was made with AI and Photoshop, the artist said.
Man's 'cold blooded and callous' murder of partner brings life sentence
Peter Vi brutally murdered his partner. Now he's been jailed for 11 and a half years.
Driver dies in crash between car and tanker near Tirau
Emergency services are at the scene.
‘I had a shotgun to my head': Complainant recalls beatings, gunpoint car trip
Jesse Whitiora had a gun to his head as he was told he was going to die.
Man admits murder of Cambridge woman
The 42-year-old man will be sentenced for the murder in August.
‘Exaggeration and fabrication’: Road-rage attackers jailed
Frank and Ben Sweeney were sentenced in the High Court at Hamilton to jail today.
Teen motocross rider airlifted to hospital from Tokoroa in critical condition
South Waikato Motorcycle Club said the crash happened at their first meet for the year.
'Time is of the essence': $30-40 million bridge to replace SH25A Coromandel
There are three options for a permanent solution to fix the highway.
Witness recalls accused talked of 'revenge' after friend's drug death
The Crown claims Sao Yean was murdered as retribution for a drug death.
'Cruel and inexcusable': 70 cattle left to starve to death
A 52-year-old woman has been fined $6000 for wilfully neglecting the animals.
The US answer to camping is... cocktails!
All in favour of swapping long drops for campgrounds with resort facilities say aye.
What to do in Waikato when you think you’ve done it all
Paddle or pedal in the Waikato with Riverside Adventures.
Grave fears: More embalmers, funeral directors needed
One young embalmer was poached from the hospitality industry, but more are needed.
'I should bury you': Filthy Few gangster kidnaps man for violent beating
He later leads police on dramatic Christmas Eve chase through suburban Mount streets.
'Unresponsive' prisoners dragged, carried from cells by guards during riot
Parata Taite, 26, and Manutaki Kameta, 29, have been jailed for their roles in the riot.
Waikeria prison riot: Trio guilty of most charges
The verdicts have brought the 11-week trial to a close.
Old Town Road has unusual travel problem
The Race by Grins runner-up struggles on the homeward leg.
'I got your guy': Overdose sees innocent man targeted in alleged murder
Sao Yean had nothing to do with 'bad drugs' that led to a death. He paid with his life.
Suppression lifted for man accused of murder in Hamilton street
The 48-year-old accused pleaded not guilty to the charge today.
Live: Part of SH1 closed at Dome Valley, Harbour Bridge could close if wind worsens
Northland Civil Defence says Top Energy NZ and Northpower are reporting some outages.
Live: Auckland, Northland, Coromandel brace for month's rain in two days
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says he has a close eye on sub-tropical storm.
Weather warnings upgraded: Upper North Island, Bay of Plenty in firing line
Heavy downpours coming over next few days, with possible flooding; slips expected.
Four youths, some as young as 14, arrested after Hamilton ram-raids
Four youths, aged between 14 and 18 years old, were taken into custody.
Trial date set for former St Peter's teacher facing indecency charges
The teacher will head to trial next year on multiple alleged sexual assault charges.
Why a 'burnt-out' new teacher who quit after three terms may try again in Australia
More than 27,000 teacher practising certificates have expired and not renewed since 2018.
Man jailed for ‘massage’ that turned into sexual assault
Cheol Min Hong drove at such speed to the woman's home he got a speeding ticket.
Livestock injured after truck rolls in Waikato
The truck was on its side and police were on scene.
Waikato police seize six vehicles after illegal street racing
The vehicles weres seized after police executed search warrants.
Officer justified in punching teen in face as he reached for hidden bong
'It was his favourite bong, and he did not want it to be taken by police.'
Tama Potaka: When you look at Māori communities, the peaks are under Bolger and Key, not Clark and Ardern
National MP on why he believes National is best for Māori.