'Stressed and extremely undervalued': Underpaid nail salon worker had to take preschooler to work at night
The owner of a nail salon has been ordered to pay her migrant worker $35,187.
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Image problem: What iwi leaders will tell Chris Hipkins about co-governance
Co-governance is seen by some as a way to limit Maori ambition.
'It's not going to take much': Thunderstorm watches issued for Auckland, Coromandel - high risk of more slips
Heavy showers are approaching the northern regions this afternoon.
Crowd-control business faces prosecution after owner found guilty of misconduct
She had a certificate but not a licence and is now suspended until further notice.
Faces of the flood toll: Retired teacher among four killed
Four men have been killed in the deadly weather disaster.
'Happiest years of his life in NZ': Retired teacher swept to death in floods
Retired high school teacher was a devoted husband, father and grandad.
Weather: 'Here it comes' - weather system that caused deadly deluge tracking back over top of North Island
Warnings and watches are in place for regions across the top half of the North Island.
Waikato crash: Accident closes part of State Highway 1 near Tirau
Motorists travelling towards Cambridge are being warned of lengthy delays.
Waitomo District state of emergency: Te Kūiti Pā helping with accommodation
Te Kūiti Pā is assisting with accommodation for whānau needing to evacuate their homes.
Waikato police investigating after group targets Hamilton service stations
The group were armed with a steering lock.
Poultry factory electrician who fell foul of the rules was justifiably sacked
He put himself and others at risk when fixing a frayed electrical cable.
Horror chainsaw accident: MP bounces back from disaster
'Pretty rural bloke' who broke his neck is now ACC spokesman.
Man accused of urinating on goods at supermarket, causing $15k loss
Its alleged the 31-year-old has also pinched thousands of dollars worth of grocery items.
Northland player involved in dramatic finish at Hamilton Sevens
Heartbreak as Brady Rush denied winning try by TMO in sevens final.
'They're just kids': Furious parents slate Soundsplash organisers over queues
A 17-year-old says she felt faint and nauseous after waiting in the sun for seven hours
No drugs, no alcohol: 5000 Christians (and Steve Braunias) prepare for music festival
Steve Braunias meets those planning a Christian music festival at Karapiro.
Raglan Soundsplash festival ‘a shambles’: Thousands queue for hours without water
Festivalgoers have described long waits to get into the Waikato gig.
Māori entrepreneur’s sweet taste of success adds to growing cupcake business
Revealed: The secret to a good cupcake
A Pacific home in Hamilton that is open to all
Pasifika-focused services to all and a centre for community and cultural events.
Marokopa mystery one year on: Details of possible sightings emerge
Tom Phillips and his three children have been missing for over a year.
Fleeing driver rams police car after potential firearm seen in Hamilton
The police chase ended when driver crashed into fence and car caught fire in Claudlands
‘Disruptive, distressing’: Youths cause road mayhem from Auckland to Hamilton
The four failed to stop for police and drove three stolen vehicles before being arrested.
‘I was lonely’: Man’s repetitive indecent assaults on two boys
Glen Foreman's offending against the young boys stretched over 19 months.
'I had bills to pay': Former teacher targets elderly in burglary, theft spree
The woman spent the stolen funds on groceries, alcohol, and cigarettes.
Fine weekend ahead as forecasters keep eye on potential for more rain next week
It comes as communities across the country face a clean-up after Cyclone Hale.
10 youths among dozen people arrested after Waikato service station robbery
The 10 young offenders are aged between 9 and 15.
'At least I didn't kill her': Man tells police over assault on partner
The trio smashed their way into businesses in Tamahere, stealing money and alcohol.
Waikato police search for 'dangerous' man after machete attack on shopkeeper
Police say 19-year-old Trayd Tahau is dangerous and should not be approached
North Waikato truck driver charged over cyclist's death
The 35-year-old's first appearance in court will now happen next month.
AOS helps Waikato police arrest man, three youths for aggravated robberies
13-year-old, two 17 year olds and 29-year-old arrested for months of alleged offending.
'I fought for my life': Why farmer ordered his son to chop off tip of teen intruder’s finger
Bill Burr says shooting the teen was a last resort and he's glad he didn't have to.
Meter reader seriously injured, car burned in Waikato
A man is in hospital after being found with head injuries in Kihikihi yesterday.
Hamilton dairy worker held up at gunpoint, police arrest teen
Police are investigating an aggravated robbery on River Rd.
How speed limit reviews could affect your holiday journey
The Herald analyses the impact speed limit changes could have on journey times.