Witness recalls accused talked of 'revenge' after friend's drug death
The Crown claims Sao Yean was murdered as retribution for a drug death.
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'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.
Rangiriri Pā Trenches open to tourists a year after the due date
King Tuheitia opened Rangiriri Pā Trenches last April.
Multiple Anzac Day crashes as holiday-makers attempt to return home
Two people died and multiple people were seriously injured in crashes across the country.
Two men arrested after shots fired at police in Hamilton overnight
Police were responding to a report of an attempted car theft in Hamilton East.
Hamilton Michael Hill raided: Taupō store also robbed overnight, youths arrested
The raid on the store comes less than a week after a Chartwell store was hit.
One dead and four critically injured after two-car crash near Waitomo
Three helicopters and three ambulances responded to the crash just before 1pm.
Woman hit by car in Tīrau, in serious condition
An employee of nearby Caltex Tīrau said he could see an elderly woman lying on the ground.
One person dead following crash near Whatawhata, Waikato
Police are calling for witnesses to a crash on State Highway 23 this morning.
One person critical following motorcycle crash in Hawke’s Bay
The crash occurred on State Highway 2 this afternoon.
Chamber boss: Businesses are frustrated with infrastructure progress
Businesses will be keen to see how parties respond ahead of the upcoming general election.
Plumber hires criminal mate, ends up in fight over 'sacking'
'It’s been a long time coming my bro. This just ain’t the place for employment for you.'
Watch: Police escort smirking man from Hamilton mall after armed heist at jewellery store
A group of offenders armed with weapons entered the Chartwell store.