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World Cup stars visited a Rotorua school to share the importance of staying active.
Search on for Raglan man 'loved by everyone'
The 64-year-old was last seen at 1pm today in Raglan.
Police arrest three youths accused of stealing car, assaulting woman
Last Friday a woman was assaulted by thieves attempting to steal her car.
NZ's biggest builders: The contenders with $100m-plus workloads
They're nipping at the heels of the biggest operators.
Don’t ski, won’t ski: Enjoy an alternative winter break in Waikato
Head to Waikato this winter for Matariki, FIFA World Cup and more.
Students want strikes to end: 'We are calling for our right to education'
“While you battle over pay and conditions, students are being sent home."
'Kids lived in fear': Mum's years-long abuse of children with cords, spoons and fists
The children had black eyes and sores.
Young dad-to-be who raped sleeping woman gets sentence reduced
A man found guilty of raping a sleeping woman has had his sentence cut by one year.
Three areas where REINZ sees recovery: House price changes
Auckland is now at $995,000, the third month in a row its median is below $1m.
Pedestrian fights for life after being hit by car in Counties Manukau
The road is now closed while the serious crash unit investigates.
'Repulsive': Osteopath performed sex act on patient while child sat in corner
'I now see my thinking and actions not only as wrong, but repulsive and ridiculous'.
'I haven’t met anyone who’s wet or whiny': Hipkins reacts to Luxon comments at Fieldays
The PM was all too pleased to stick the boot into National's Christopher Luxon as well.
‘She is lying’: Physio denies straddling patient on plinth topless
Accused tells tribunal he's unsure if taking off his top is in his character.
‘His body was touching mine’: Woman claims physio straddled her
The woman claims the physio was barefoot and topless.
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Ready to relax? These are 5 of the best hot pools in the North Island
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Discrimination or dishonesty? Paramedic, St John in job rejection fight
Woman claims St John withdrew a job offer because of her medical condition.
'Terrifying': Obsessed man tries to pull his ex from her car at 100km/h
Darren Matthews had breached a protection order against his former partner eight times.
Waikato University talent to audition at Sydney Opera House
The six students will audition as part of a new degree.
‘I’m lucky to move my hands’: Worker falls from bunker, goat farmer boss fined $75k
The man's injuries were so severe, he may never work again.
Iwi circle in on Auckland Council assets
Tainui will take all Auckland Council shares up for grabs.
Special Olympics athletes take off to Germany
The 39 athletes compete in the Special Olympics World Summer Games from June 14.
Kids go crazy for adventure-filled weekends in South Waikato
Replace screen time with scream time.
'I’m created by God': Covid bleach accused refuses to accept he's a defendant
Roger Blake had no problem taking on a district court judge - but got kicked out.
Sao Yean murder trial: Four accused guilty of all charges
Sao Yean was badly beaten before his death.
Ram raid, crime spree ends in arrest for youths aged 15-17 after police spike stolen car
Four teenagers have been arrested after having their car spiked in Waikato.
Huntly's railway station damaged by suspicious fire
Waikato District Council is now guarding the remaining pieces.
Sao Yean murder trial: Jury deliberations to continue next week
The jury got in half an hour of deliberations before they were adjourned.
Body discovered on side of road in Putāruru
The death does not appear to be suspicious, a police spokesperson said.
Paranoid 'rookie meth user' not the killer - Defence
The Crown and defence have presented closings in the trial for the murder of Sao Yean.
Waka Kotahi says abuse is putting SH1 road workers at risk
Motorists drive through live work areas to avoid queuing.
Cyclone Gabrielle's legacy will rock Hamilton this summer
Hamilton leaders are excited about big event opportunity next year.
Five people injured in horror three vehicle crash on Waikato Expressway
The crash blocked southbound lanes of the Expressway.