Cyclists encouraged to 'take the lane' at roundabouts to keep safe
Inquest into the death of retired teacher and cyclist Mike Leach continues today.
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Hamilton man in court after fatal crash on outskirts of city last year
The 67-year-old made a brief appearance in the Hamilton District Court today.
'I saw a gap and put my foot down', truck driver's fatal assumption prior to crash
Truck blind spots and wrong road markings are key issues in the inquest, the coroner says.
Live: Omicron's grip - daily cases could be almost 100k; expert's warning for age group
Rod Jackson says the only numbers that matter are hospitalisations and deaths.
Ōtorohanga homicide: Police investigating road-rage attack appeal for dashcam footage
No arrests in homicide which saw man die in road-rage incident.
Road rage homicide victim a 'hard-working' father of 6
Witnesses said the man was attacked on the town's main street.
'Shocking' attack: Man killed in front of families in town's main street
A homicide investigation has been launched after an attack in front of families.
Watch: 22,535 new Covid cases, five deaths
Latest deaths in Tauranga, Waikato, Dunedin and Middlemore bring toll to 67.
Covid stand-off: 220 unvaccinated ministry staff set to be sacked
MSD is getting advice on a recent court decision before firing sacked staff.
Waikato DHB fearful of fuelling copycat attacks
People's safety and fears of informing hackers among reasons for Waikato DHB's secrecy.
'Too much boob': Physiotherapist accused of touching breast
A physiotherapist is accused of touching a woman's breast three times during a massage.
Novavax vaccine approved: How it differs from Pfizer
When might you be able to access a shot of Novavax?
PM: 'Rapid advice' incoming on isolation rules
Advice on how isolation rules might change for arrivals was expected shortly.
'We're out of options': Rental crisis hits families as rents up, supply down
To protect themselves, landlords are only taking on people with a perfect history.
Five deaths, record 12,011 new cases - nearly double yesterday; 237 in hospital
Of the 12,011 new cases, 3807 were detected via PCR tests and 8223 were by using RATs.
Council gives $200,000 towards saving New Chum Beach headland
The charity that purchased the headland wants government agencies to fund some of it.
Historic human remains found on Waikato construction site
A local iwi will uplift the human remains.
'It's just completely derailed me': Rape complainant's angst over court delays
Case is one of more than 80,000 to be adjourned or rescheduled in six months.
Meth cook's mum's unwitting involvement in son's P production
Steven Griffiths had a reputation as a good P cook in the drug world.
Paeroa business owner 'overwhelmed' after fire destroys store
Fire spread from store to post office and burger bar.
National MP breaks arms, fractures spine after falling from platform
National MP out of action after suffering multiple injuries.
'Huge backlog': Covid testing sites swamped - 10% of results taking longer than five days
Some community testing sites continue to face high demand leading to delays in processing.
Man's shocking admission 13 years after death of wife
Greg Meads murdered his wife in 2009. Now he is seeking parole for a second time.
Psychiatrist rejects criticism care was 'lax', 'cavalier in the extreme'
Forensic psychiatrist Dr David Chaplow is giving expert witness testimony at the inquest.
Deputy PM on protest violence, says NZ set to enter phase 3 of Omicron outbreak
The Ministry of Health reported 2365 new community cases of Covid-19 in NZ on Monday.
Rapid antigen testing to be available in second region
As testing demand grows, rapid antigen testing will be rolled out in a second region.
Psychiatrist thought man shot by police was stable
Inquest into mentally unwell man's death hears psychiatrist thought he was stable.
'More should have been done': Fatally shot man inquest reopens
Vaughan Te Moananui's inquest reopens after his psychiatrist rejected criticism of care.
Explore the Waikato River eight different ways
With twisting waters, bridges, lakes, and dams, adventure awaits on the Waikato River.
Why $100m new Te Huia rail service may not last: report
Analysis claims the service costs more than taking a car and creates more carbon.
The Auckland problem: Higher infection rate, lower booster uptake
Unboosted Aucklanders eligible for their third jab need to get it now, expert says.
Revealed: Which regions have the highest - and lowest - booster rates in NZ
More than 25,000 booster shots were given across New Zealand yesterday.
Live: 1901 new Covid-19 cases as Omicron continues its surge
That brings the number of active community cases across the country to 11,601.
A man's haunted life after serving as a Dutch intelligence officer
The 40-year-old has a month to get to terms with his name being published.