'I had to choose between my brother and sister': Afghan interpreter
The extended families of some Afghan interpreters are not eligible for crucial services.
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Hamilton man's change of plea - admits owning dog that mauled baby to death
The man changed his plea once he was brought to court on a warrant to arrest.
Three dead, 11 hurt after three serious crashes in the North Island
In Waikato, two people died after a three-vehicle crash on State Highway 26.
Firefighters resume battling five-hectare blaze in Meremere
Crews were stood down at midnight last night but some returned this morning.
Firefighters battle blaze in Meremere
Fire and Emergency were alerted to the scene just after 7pm this evening.
Man dies in Waikato motorcycle crash
The road remains closed and an investigation is under way, police say.
Perfect anniversary long weekend weather for birthday regions
A ridge has fought off a front to keep the long weekend weather sunny and hot.
Locations of interest: Air NZ flights, Auckland Airport and Hamilton temple among new exposure sites
The Omicron exposure sites across NZ continue to grow at a fast rate.
Man dies in water incident in Te Puia Springs
A death in a Waikato beach town today has added to one of the worst summers in decades.
Leaders condemn anti-vax narrative invoking Holocaust
Leaders affirm remembering the Holocaust is now more important than ever.
Omicron locations of interest: Auckland to Nelson flight, Mt Maunganui polo event
Anyone on flight NZ5077 Auck-Nelson on Jan 16 is now a close contact of an Omicron case.
'It's devastating': Tourism faces another hurdle due to Omicron
Hospitality industry taking another hit as threat looms of a full-scale outbreak.
Waikato Soundsplash music festival likely a 'superspreader' event, says expert
Omicron confirmed for one of the five attendees who tested positive after the event.
North Island motorists warned of delays as people escape the city
Holidaymakers are in luck this long weekend but are being warned to watch out for delays.
Rare set of Captain Cook's 'Voyages' editions surfaces for sale
Auctioneer says the set is in 'remarkable condition'.
Man found dead in car in Raglan
Police want to hear from anyone who saw a white Mitsubishi Legume in Raglan yesterday.
Live: 34 new Omicron cases, infection at music festival, cluster grows to 90
Omicron cases have been detected in Queenstown as festivalgoers told to monitor symptoms.
Two youths in custody after two-hour Auckland to Hamilton dash in stolen car
The occupants of the stolen vehicle fled police for two hours before being stopped.
Live: 'Big super-spreader event' - concern over 51-hour Soundsplash festival
Waipa's mayor says it was inevitable someone would take Covid to one of these big events.
Covid 19: Wellington Domestic Airport latest exposure site
More locations added as nearly 1000 people isolate after contact with Omicron cases.
District Council changes vaccine policy, unvaxxed staff can attend 'critical' meetings
TCDC changes its mandatory vaccine policy a week after it was introduced.
Council considers exemption for unvaccinated councillors to attend meetings
Regional council could change policy so any unvaccinated members can attend meetings.
Wedding pulled together in just hours to beat NZ's return to red
One Kiwi couple decided to get in quick and say 'I do' - and guests arrived just in time.
Company directors charged after allegedly failing to pay workers
MBIE has not had a chance to serve papers on Sourav Sardana due to him being overseas.
Waikato DHB employee, friend avoid jail after $228k theft
The pair spent the money as quickly as it was stolen - now they don't have to pay it back.
Omicron protocols could see households isolating for up to 24 days
The change has come thanks to the move to isolation in the community.
Auckland gets consent to draw more water from Waikato River
Watercare now has consent for 300 million litres of water a day from the river year-round.
Bone Appetit! The rise and rise of people taking their dogs out to dinner
Ruff day? Take your pup to the pub for chicken stock beer and gravy sundaes.
Father, daughter relationship in tatters after crash claims unborn baby's life
Michael Eichler, 58, admitted 2 Land Transport Act charges and will be sentenced in March.
Spring Hill prison officer facing corruption charges gives up suppression bid
The Auckland man didn't pursue his suppression bid in court.
Woman killed by train was with her very young newborn
The baby killed in the Hamilton train tragedy was less than a week old.
Best of summer: Where to find the country's top 10 playgrounds
The finalists have been revealed, but who will you vote for as the country's number one?
'Extremely lucky': Teenage boy rescued by police from Waikato River
Police say the teenager was 'extremely cold' when found.
Entries open for Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award
Multi-disciplinary artist Eugene Kara is this year's judge