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'Look after each other up there': Young couple killed in fiery Hamilton crash
The couple died at the scene while six others were taken to hosptial.
'I abused her love for me': Father jailed for sex with teen daughter
The man had a sexual relationship for more than a year with his 19-year-old daughter.
Need a family activity these school holidays? Waikato's waterfalls are a must-see in winter
Take the family for some fresh air with a visit to these six stunning waterfalls.
'Get down': Man wakes up to ram raiding teens arrest on front lawn
Jaden Sullivan woke to popped tyres and a spiked car crashed in front of his property.
Two people fight for their lives after fiery truck and car crash
The pair were pulled from the car by police officers as it went up in flames.
Police heroes: Two lives saved in fiery crash after quick actions
Emergency services staff are being treated for smoke inhalation.
Waikato Bay of Plenty farmer makes history in Young Farmer of the Year competition
Emma Poole won the competition after three days of challenges.
Waikato Museum celebrates 200-year-old waka Te Winika
Te Winika made her final journey on the Waikato River in July 1973.
17 Spots for unbelievable stargazing in NZ
Star trek across Aotearoa at these stunning stargazing locations.
'Beam of sunshine': Alleged murder victim had a 'great future ahead of her'
Her employer said 'huge sadness' swept through the office following her death.
All he wanted was a truck ride - now 40 truckies are coming to the party
Support from kind-hearted truckies for a surprise birthday convoy is on a roll.
Med school at Waikato uni is National's election promise
National's plan will also include more medical school placements at Auckland and Otago
‘No empathy’: Woman who bludgeoned neighbour says killing was justified
Christine Morris killed her neighbour with a hammer in 2010.
'It warms our heart' - Truck convoy to turn up to lonely boy’s party after mum’s desperate plea
She wanted to give him a truck ride. 60 truckers answered the call.
'I'll keep your pics in my folder': Porn addict tells undercover police officer
The 33-year-old said he wanted to buy pictures of young teen in tight, short clothing.
'Close to the breadline': Couple's Kiwi pension clipped due to time spent in UK
Couple argue deduction of UK pension is discrimination against immigrants in New Zealand.
One dead after vehicle crashes into tree in Waikato
Police were called after a car crashed into a tree in the Waikato late last night.
'I just flipped out': Mentally ill man stabbed to death refugee fisherman
Abdul Kareem was a New Zealand resident having arrived as a refugee from Myanmar in 2018.
Bitter(n) end for rare wetland bird
A rare wetland bird had to be euthanised after being shot near Kāwhia Harbour.
Man extorted money from woman, then posted sex tapes online anyway
Tuhewa Earl Downs extorted nearly $4000 from the woman.
'Lifestyle, cars, money and his uncle' drew man into Mongols gang
Kane Ronaki is the last of 11 Mongol gang members to be sentenced this week.
New $14 million trades training centre blessed and named
The centre aims to provide growth and investment in the region.
'Ramsey the chef', 'Rhino' among Mongols associates jailed for drug op
A number of gang members and associates are being sentenced this week.
'A jolly good time': NZ's second-oldest person marks 109th birthday with a song
Ella Wilson had a song in her heart as she marked her big birthday.
Hit and run killing: Jury finds woman guilty of partner's murder
The jury could only reach majority, or 11-1, verdicts this afternoon.
Drugs and a shoebox full of cash: Gang chief gets 12 years in prison
Police op targeted gang's nationwide distribution of meth and other drugs.
Retirement company's new village gains consent; ex Cabinet minister joins board
New director has 'vast financial and economic skills and experience'.
Machete-wielding youths target fans leaving rugby in Hamilton
The alleged offenders were arrested by police.
Dairy wars: Competition for milk just got tougher, Fonterra sounds warning
The newcomer already plans a second Waikato plant: is the South Island also on the radar?
Labour MPs stake futures on winning Māori electorates
Two Labour MPs are opting for an electorate-or-nothing approach this election.
Hit and run killing: Did woman know driving 50km/h into partner would kill him?
Zhane Faiers contends she didn't realise her ex-partner could die by being hit by her car.
Watch: Skipper fined after boat launches midair, capsizes
Skipper Maurice Johnson was fined $900 and made a donation to the Coastguard.