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Watch: CCTV captures teen dairy robbers - then they boast online
Dairy owners claim criminals are "getting younger and vicious" thanks to social media.
Caution in traffic light decision urged despite easing pressure
Case numbers dipped slightly below 10,000 yesterday.
Thai sex workers jailed for fleecing elderly men of $250k
The two sex workers were jailed today in the Hamilton District Court for their offending.
Enchanter family face tragedy of double funeral
'They will be sorely missed by their families and friends.'
Prison corruption: Convict's partner avoids jail for part in bribing guard
In sentencing, the woman was given credit for being a first offender.
Hamilton alleged kidnapping: 'I had a threat against my baby ... it was too risky to call the cops'
A woman allegedly kidnapped says she was reluctant to call police out of fear.
Fatal dog attack on baby: Accused changes plea - again
The man is now fighting the charge again, while his lawyer also has a battle on his hands.
Stanley Group liquidators suing directors after $17.9m failure
Directors understood to have engaged counsel, strenuous defence expected.
Waikato Expressway assault: Why Tribesmen attackers haven't been arrested
A former police officer outlines the path that the investigation would take.
Police callout response times soar
The average response time for police to attend jobs has more than doubled in five years.
'Gamechanger' - so why are Kiwis starting to ignore the booster?
Almost 73 per cent of the eligible population have been boosted.
Alleged kidnapping: 'I've never had that feeling of waiting for death to happen'
GPS data from an EM bracelet has given an outline of how long one accused was there.
Tuku Morgan returns as chair of Te Arataura, the legislative council of Waikato-Tainui
Morgan is back in the role he held from 2006-2012, after Linda Te Aho stepped down.
School van used to ram raid local dairy
The Waihou Dairy and Takeaway was badly damaged after a school van ploughed into it.
Exclusive: Widow's heartfelt message to Enchanter sinking survivors - and plea for captain
Richard Bright, 63, was one of five men who died after the Enchanter capsized.
Group robbed, stripped naked and forced to hug, Crown says
The accused wanted money - and 'were out to get it any way they could', the Crown says.
Collaboration the key to curbing invasive fish
The project aims to fill knowledge gaps to assist in managing koi numbers
City's food waste collection back in full swing
Production of compost from Hamilton's food waste will also resume next week.
Revealed: The biggest house price losers outside Auckland
Property values are on the slide across the country, but reasons for drops are varied.
Entrepreneur Ezra Hirawani named Young New Zealander of the Year
Ezra Hirawani is the co-founder of Māori power company Nau Mai Rā.
'She died alone': Families reveal heart-wrenching lockdown deaths
Researchers spoke to 22 whānau who had lost loved ones in hospital during lockdown.
'Not the smartest idea': Man drinks six beers in car wreckage to ease pain of broken pelvis while waiting for help
Raglan community board member gets warning from judge after drink-driving charge.
Murder in the stables - the cruel death of Helen Meads
Herald podcast A Moment in Crime looks at the domestic violence murder of Helen Meads.
New Zealand's first Pan Pacific hub is shaping up in Hamilton
Pacific Island community trust K'aute Pasifika hosted a site visit for selected invitees.
State housing development in Hamilton delayed by several years
Kāinga Ora is warning completion date for Hamilton housing complex may move again.
Police crack down on street racers, 200 infringement notices issued
About 500 people gathered for illegal street racing.
What was the point? The impact of vaccine mandates in Northland and their purpose
Covid-19 modeller explains the need for introducing and removing vaccine mandates.
Firefighters battle scrub fire in Tūākau
The fire is around five hectares and is currently not endangering any properties.
Moorby makes Hurricanes debut
From small Waikato town Te Awamutu to New Zealand's capital among All Blacks.
Alleged milk tanker attack; Boy racer facing multiple charges appears in court
The 18-year-old man made a brief appearance in the Hamilton District Court.
Hamilton man admits fatal driving charge
Michael Barugh Way's driving killed one woman and injured another person.
Man who photographed unsuspecting women showering, getting changed in his home is jailed
Anthony Baker covertly took photos of five women in a state of undress in his home.
Wanted: Global manhunt for NZ gangster on the run
Image of fugitive Shane Ngakuru published for the first time.