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Police officer injured in Hamilton crash, man charged with assaulting police, failure to stop

16 Jul 05:57 AM

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Young couple with baby escape blaze but lose everything they own

16 Jul 05:01 AM

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Nothing’s changed since crackdown on unruly tenants - Kāinga Ora resident

16 Jul 04:32 AM

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Defence Force plans $490m upgrade of Waiōuru housing stock

16 Jul 12:01 AM

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Waikato showjumper inducted into Equestrian Hall of Fame

15 Jul 11:30 PM

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Traffic delays as SH2 protesters hit the road

15 Jul 10:58 PM

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Anaru Eketone: Weaving history and story-telling and getting to the truth

15 Jul 09:08 PM

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Star-crossed lovers at centre of Māori drama

15 Jul 08:30 PM

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Biggest kiwi translocation in NZ 'great news' for species recovery

15 Jul 06:30 PM

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Why students say a $55m university campus is 'pretty empty'

15 Jul 05:01 PM

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High school counsellors were awarded $1.8m for workplace stress - now that's being challenged

15 Jul 05:00 PM

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Police officers in three districts are facing far more assaults than rest of NZ

15 Jul 05:00 PM

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Who killed Wiremu Birch? Third trial over 11-year-old Taupō murder begins

15 Jul 05:00 PM

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Public funded commercial wharf is off limits to the public

15 Jul 03:20 AM

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Vehicle takes scenic route, crashes into clifftop viewing platform

15 Jul 02:52 AM

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Police seize cannabis in lolly packets

15 Jul 02:21 AM

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Photos: 'Beautiful home' takes supreme award

15 Jul 02:02 AM

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Bakeries square off over custard credentials

14 Jul 09:25 PM

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'Hasn't sunk in yet': George Dodson crowned Young Farmer of the Year

14 Jul 09:14 PM

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Kimi Manaakitanga is making its mark on Waikato youth

14 Jul 08:14 PM

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Lotto luck for Te Aroha player

14 Jul 07:43 PM

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Rundown Whangamatā cottage sells for $495,000 - cheapest sale in beach town in years

14 Jul 06:15 PM

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'Polar vortex' to influence NZ weather patterns as intense downpour forecast

14 Jul 04:07 AM

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Meet the Waikato athletes heading to the Olympics

13 Jul 09:30 PM

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Residents float idea of swimming pontoon near the banks of Tairua

13 Jul 08:00 PM

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New Zealand beat France in rare continental shearing test

13 Jul 06:27 AM

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'What a coward': Judge lambasts young man who beat pregnant partner

13 Jul 04:00 AM

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Boxing: IBF crown defence a first for Hamilton

13 Jul 02:00 AM

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Regional tourism organisation calls for $100 tourist levy

12 Jul 11:00 PM

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Out of the sea and into the Oceans Festival

12 Jul 09:00 PM

Sport

Stake races on the cards for Hastings sprinter Wewillrock

12 Jul 06:00 PM

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Kiwi brothers out of Thai prison, back in NZ after roadside struggle with cop

12 Jul 05:00 PM

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What events are on in Waikato this weekend?

12 Jul 04:58 PM

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Marist look for fourth consecutive title

12 Jul 04:45 PM

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'Go f*** yourself': Rapist abuses judge, walks out of sentencing

12 Jul 07:00 AM

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Alleged carjacker arrested after stealing two vehicles, ramming police car

12 Jul 06:55 AM

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Tall order for zoo-to-zoo giraffe delivery

12 Jul 03:20 AM

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Person and pet budgie rescued from Hamilton motel fire

11 Jul 10:25 PM

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Maru Energy Trust receives funding boost

11 Jul 10:00 PM

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Sanctuary Mountain closure a 'travesty' for biodiversity

11 Jul 09:45 PM

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Truck driver speaks after fatal SH2 crash: 'I had no time to react'

11 Jul 08:03 PM

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Shoplifter pees on shelves as he walks down supermarket aisle

11 Jul 07:00 PM

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Multiple failures in lead-up to death of mental health patient, coroner rules

11 Jul 06:06 PM

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Culinary Fare draws in more than 500 young competitors from around NZ

11 Jul 05:30 PM

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'All hell broke loose': Jury agrees with teen who texted mates after fatal crash

11 Jul 05:00 PM

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Govt’s promised gang-busting squad still in ‘design stages’ week out from launch

11 Jul 05:00 PM

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Transport Minister coming for NZTA's ‘out of control’ road cone use

11 Jul 05:00 PM

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David Tamihere intending Supreme Court bid as murder convictions upheld: 'I’ll keep at it'

11 Jul 05:39 AM

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'The task ahead is complicated': Synlait lives to see another day – what next?

11 Jul 05:18 AM

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Pro-Palestine protest disrupts opening of migrant Settlement Centre

11 Jul 04:53 AM

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Vehicles seized, charges laid in 'enforcement phase' after Ponsonby gunman's funeral

11 Jul 04:43 AM

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Monster high pressure system sets new national record

11 Jul 04:39 AM

Sport

Cortez Ratima eyes test rugby debut off the bench

11 Jul 03:59 AM

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Tokoroa teacher killer 'happy to die' in prison as he goes before parole board

11 Jul 03:52 AM

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Independent arbiter needed for code of conduct complaints, mayors say

11 Jul 02:15 AM

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Māori scholar awarded honorary UK doctorate

11 Jul 02:00 AM

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'Tell us where to find Heidi': Police challenge David Tamihere as murder convictions upheld

11 Jul 01:46 AM

Lifestyle

Will NZ's best wellness retreat really transform me?

11 Jul 12:00 AM

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Hamilton's family's sporting dynasty grows with All Blacks halfback call-up

10 Jul 11:40 PM

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He tried to kill and threatened to decapitate his ex to stop her giving evidence - it didn't work

10 Jul 11:13 PM

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SH2 fatal crash victim named

10 Jul 09:35 PM

Business

A2 Milk to vote in favour of Bright Dairy loan to Synlait

10 Jul 09:06 PM

Lifestyle

Beat the winter blues with zesty greens

10 Jul 09:00 PM

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Powerful movie tells important story from Māori perspective

10 Jul 08:00 PM

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Māori to the front of leading indigenous peoples rights

10 Jul 07:03 PM

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NZ First minister forced to apologise after acting ‘contrary to law’

10 Jul 06:25 PM

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Kiwi aged 22 reveals how she beat the odds and bought her first home

10 Jul 06:15 PM

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Supercars announces dates for 2025 New Zealand rounds in Taupō

10 Jul 06:00 PM

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Luxury home is newest member of city's elite $4m club

10 Jul 06:00 PM

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'All hell broke loose': Jury to decide if woman and teen had murderous intent

10 Jul 06:00 AM

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Rubbish, rates and housing behind huge number of submissions to council plan

10 Jul 05:15 AM

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Key BOP-Waikato highway to close for maintenance

10 Jul 05:00 AM

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Ohakune's Top 10 in the top five

10 Jul 02:21 AM

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Cathedral Cove to reopen in summer after $5m 'short term' fix

10 Jul 02:14 AM

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Vote now! Rotorua in running to host Six60 show

10 Jul 01:10 AM

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Police chose not to charge teacher with child exploitation material on his school laptop

10 Jul 12:41 AM

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Missing Marokopa children: Police tried to get other family members to join appeal

10 Jul 12:31 AM

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Rotokura Reserve walk had 'precious' experience in store for local walkers

09 Jul 11:20 PM

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New actors wanted for vintage play

09 Jul 09:28 PM

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Who's best in the BoP? Finalists in hospitality awards announced

09 Jul 09:22 PM

Business

Waikato Business Awards draw in record number of entries

09 Jul 06:30 PM

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Builder's Covid renovation transforms $1m plaster home he wanted to bowl

09 Jul 06:15 PM

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Has school holiday boredom struck already? Head to Ruapehu this winter

09 Jul 06:00 PM

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'Adrenaline will be pumping': Dennis Main's last chance to win Young Farmer title

09 Jul 05:00 PM

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Families desperate after ‘miracle' eczema cream forced off shelves

09 Jul 05:00 PM

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Waikato council changes tack on representation proposal

09 Jul 06:15 AM

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Young Farmers prepare to take over Waikato for grand final

09 Jul 02:30 AM

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Hamilton on track for 520 new state homes this year, hundreds more planned

09 Jul 02:06 AM

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Olympic snub of young mountain bike star overruled by Sports Tribunal

09 Jul 01:10 AM

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Judge questions lack of alcohol education services for young drink-driver

09 Jul 12:00 AM

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Teachers go outdoors for enlightenment

08 Jul 11:49 PM

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'Desperate': Mum confirmed for $180k surgery in Germany this month

08 Jul 11:48 PM

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Beanies and bus stops the talk of the town

08 Jul 09:31 PM

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Once-timid cat seeking cosy home for winter

08 Jul 09:10 PM

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Taupō embroiderers sew 40 years of memories

08 Jul 08:30 PM

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Taupō sheep dog trial raises $30k for rescue chopper

08 Jul 08:30 PM

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Motorcyclist in critical condition after early morning Hamilton crash

08 Jul 07:57 PM

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Mum of three reached the bottom, now she's on her way up

08 Jul 07:07 PM

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Waikato vet launches special education kit for kids

08 Jul 06:30 PM

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'Just let it happen': 67yo's words about rape to schoolgirl on bus

08 Jul 05:00 PM

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NZ beach destinations that are actually better in the bleak mid-winter

08 Jul 07:00 AM

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Man narrowly avoids jail for burgling his rugby club

08 Jul 05:30 AM

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Sad history of rainbow comedians laid bare

08 Jul 02:12 AM

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Waikato Expressway update: Horotiu southbound on-ramp to close for several weeks

08 Jul 02:00 AM

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TGH gets into the energy business as its Ruakura Superhub flourishes

08 Jul 01:37 AM

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Govt considers new Ruapehu marae and cultural hub after ‘flawed’ engagement with iwi

07 Jul 11:00 PM

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Young Farmers gear up for national final in Hamilton.

07 Jul 10:00 PM

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Hauraki community gets behind jammy campaign

07 Jul 08:30 PM

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Waikato win! Lotto luck for Ōtorohanga player

07 Jul 07:46 PM

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'We used the pools for a hot shower': Families go months without power because of non-payment

07 Jul 05:00 PM

Sport

Joelle King breaks 32-year-old record in Tauranga

07 Jul 04:29 PM

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'We need to pay': Seven new roads may be tolled

07 Jul 03:10 AM

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Speedway racing deserving of more attention

07 Jul 02:00 AM

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'Rowdy' duo get Opshop bonus for fundraising gig

06 Jul 10:00 PM

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Waikato police find two teens 'safe and well' after disappearance

06 Jul 06:59 AM

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Father of Ross Bremner dies before inquest into 2016 family stabbing

06 Jul 04:36 AM

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First he targeted jewellery stores. Then teen crim graduated to prison stabbings

05 Jul 11:31 PM

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Waikato visitor destination among world's most magical places

05 Jul 10:00 PM

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Waikato club rugby: Pirongia headline Colts semi-finals

05 Jul 09:45 PM

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Watch: Taupō McDonald’s goes viral after being hailed world’s ‘coolest’

05 Jul 08:33 AM

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'God will never forgive you': Mother of Tesla crash victim takes aim at killer driver

05 Jul 07:00 AM

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Watch: Arsonists set house on fire - one may have been injured

05 Jul 05:27 AM

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Median barriers: Residents protest on SH2

05 Jul 12:45 AM

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Waikato's volunteers honoured for keeping the wheels turning

04 Jul 09:51 PM

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Freezing Friday: Auckland's temp still in single-digits, after parts of NZ drop below zero

04 Jul 08:19 PM

Sport

New club rugby trophy honours legacy of Waikato All Blacks greats

04 Jul 08:00 PM

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Tama Potaka blames Willie Jackson for Whakaata Māori budget cuts.

04 Jul 06:44 PM

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Hamilton Long-Term Plan adopted with focus on balancing the books

04 Jul 06:30 PM

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Hauraki Gulf protection: 20 years of advocating gets green light

04 Jul 06:27 PM

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Taupō walkers venture to Rainbow Point, Wairakei and Two Mile Bay

04 Jul 05:30 PM

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Large-scale drug operation next door to daycare busted in north Waikato

04 Jul 05:06 AM

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Hamilton Gardens among top 1% of things to do in the world - again

04 Jul 05:00 AM

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Taupō Times closes after more than 60 years

04 Jul 04:20 AM

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Anti-gang laws softened but still likely to breach Bill of Rights Act

04 Jul 02:26 AM

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'Strong lines of inquiry' into fatal 'road rage' crash

04 Jul 01:54 AM

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Scouts doing best to grow their group

04 Jul 12:30 AM

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Altrusa fundraiser a night for friends and frivolity

04 Jul 12:30 AM

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All Blacks squad naming: Razor's surprise call, veteran returns

04 Jul 12:04 AM

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Digitisation service preserves brass band history

03 Jul 10:30 PM

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Hauraki District Council jumps on Antenno bandwagon

03 Jul 10:00 PM

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Govt unveils plans to 'flood' cities with more housing

03 Jul 09:56 PM

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Freezing! Region's temperatures dip below zero under clear skies

03 Jul 09:29 PM

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Rosemary and Dandelion go from solo kittens to inseparable besties

03 Jul 08:30 PM

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Crews battle 'well involved' house fire in Tokoroa

03 Jul 07:11 PM

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Nerf Wars: Holiday fun for Te Awamutu kids

03 Jul 06:30 PM

Sport

Racing: Legarto has building blocks to construct solid campaign

03 Jul 05:45 PM

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No U turn on No Right Turns: SH2 barrier works going ahead

03 Jul 04:44 PM

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'Rug up': Forecasters warn to brace for colder conditions in coming days

03 Jul 07:13 AM

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'Cruel and brutal treatment': Mother who murdered toddler claims sentence is unjust

03 Jul 07:00 AM

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Waipā rates up almost 15% in tough times

03 Jul 06:00 AM

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Whopper battle: The town weighing up Burger King and Starbucks

Courier driver avoids conviction for crash that left motorcyclist dead

Woman hit by car in Hamilton then taken away in same vehicle

Five people injured after car and truck crash

Multiple explosions heard as vehicles burn in possible arson attack

The world will be watching for Taupō's Ironman

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Pōkeno cannabis grow house goes up in smoke, leads to police raid

Whangamatā pool short of $46k for renovation

NZ Olympic team finalised for Paris

“Untapped potential”: Golden triangle regions call for greater collaboration

Museum gearing up to celebrate half a century

Regional fuel disparities have residents alleging ‘plain theft’ by gas stations

'I lied': Eye witness changes statement about boyfriend's killer

Police officer injured in Hamilton crash, man charged with assaulting police, failure to stop

Young couple with baby escape blaze but lose everything they own

Nothing’s changed since crackdown on unruly tenants - Kāinga Ora resident

Defence Force plans $490m upgrade of Waiōuru housing stock

Waikato showjumper inducted into Equestrian Hall of Fame

Traffic delays as SH2 protesters hit the road

Anaru Eketone: Weaving history and story-telling and getting to the truth

Star-crossed lovers at centre of Māori drama

Biggest kiwi translocation in NZ 'great news' for species recovery

Why students say a $55m university campus is 'pretty empty'

High school counsellors were awarded $1.8m for workplace stress - now that's being challenged

Police officers in three districts are facing far more assaults than rest of NZ

Who killed Wiremu Birch? Third trial over 11-year-old Taupō murder begins

Public funded commercial wharf is off limits to the public

Vehicle takes scenic route, crashes into clifftop viewing platform

Police seize cannabis in lolly packets

Photos: 'Beautiful home' takes supreme award

Bakeries square off over custard credentials

'Hasn't sunk in yet': George Dodson crowned Young Farmer of the Year

Kimi Manaakitanga is making its mark on Waikato youth

Lotto luck for Te Aroha player

Rundown Whangamatā cottage sells for $495,000 - cheapest sale in beach town in years

'Polar vortex' to influence NZ weather patterns as intense downpour forecast

Meet the Waikato athletes heading to the Olympics

Residents float idea of swimming pontoon near the banks of Tairua

New Zealand beat France in rare continental shearing test

'What a coward': Judge lambasts young man who beat pregnant partner

Boxing: IBF crown defence a first for Hamilton

Regional tourism organisation calls for $100 tourist levy

Out of the sea and into the Oceans Festival

Stake races on the cards for Hastings sprinter Wewillrock

Kiwi brothers out of Thai prison, back in NZ after roadside struggle with cop

What events are on in Waikato this weekend?

Marist look for fourth consecutive title

'Go f*** yourself': Rapist abuses judge, walks out of sentencing

Alleged carjacker arrested after stealing two vehicles, ramming police car

Tall order for zoo-to-zoo giraffe delivery

Person and pet budgie rescued from Hamilton motel fire

Maru Energy Trust receives funding boost

Sanctuary Mountain closure a 'travesty' for biodiversity

Truck driver speaks after fatal SH2 crash: 'I had no time to react'

Shoplifter pees on shelves as he walks down supermarket aisle

Multiple failures in lead-up to death of mental health patient, coroner rules

Culinary Fare draws in more than 500 young competitors from around NZ

'All hell broke loose': Jury agrees with teen who texted mates after fatal crash

Govt’s promised gang-busting squad still in ‘design stages’ week out from launch

Transport Minister coming for NZTA's ‘out of control’ road cone use

David Tamihere intending Supreme Court bid as murder convictions upheld: 'I’ll keep at it'

'The task ahead is complicated': Synlait lives to see another day – what next?

Pro-Palestine protest disrupts opening of migrant Settlement Centre

Vehicles seized, charges laid in 'enforcement phase' after Ponsonby gunman's funeral

Monster high pressure system sets new national record

Cortez Ratima eyes test rugby debut off the bench

Tokoroa teacher killer 'happy to die' in prison as he goes before parole board

Independent arbiter needed for code of conduct complaints, mayors say

Māori scholar awarded honorary UK doctorate

'Tell us where to find Heidi': Police challenge David Tamihere as murder convictions upheld

Will NZ's best wellness retreat really transform me?

Hamilton's family's sporting dynasty grows with All Blacks halfback call-up

He tried to kill and threatened to decapitate his ex to stop her giving evidence - it didn't work

SH2 fatal crash victim named

A2 Milk to vote in favour of Bright Dairy loan to Synlait

Beat the winter blues with zesty greens

Powerful movie tells important story from Māori perspective