Thai sex worker trial: Mixed verdicts for women accused of $250k fraud
The jury returned with their verdicts just after 5pm today.
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Thai sex worker trial: Jury sent to begin deliberations
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NZTA green light: Funding for safer school corridor
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Latter-Day Saints to send supplies to Tonga
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One dead and two injured after serious crash near Putaruru
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Hamilton proposes alternative Three Waters entity
HCC approved a submission proposing a joint regional organisation with Tauranga.
Covid-19: Trial aborted as lawyer deemed close contact
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Rototuna welcomes 'beating heart' of community
Work on the Rototuna library and community hub started this week.
Thai sex worker trial: 'I'm still waiting for my money back,' man in 90s tells court
The women were offering a Thai massage 'with magic fingers', the 84-year-old testified.
Covid creeps into more schools, new vaccine under way
And protesters say they are camped out at Parliament for the long haul.
Sick girl receives a Hell of a day out
Satan's Little Helper programme takes special Waikato girl out to see dolphins.
Alleged $1.8m fraudster enters pleas, suppression continues
The 41-year-old was granted further interim name suppression when she reappeared today.
Councils defend Lake Ngāroto stewardship
Regional and district council respond to Lake Ngāroto management criticisms
Melville High School and Intermediate likely to be merged
The Government proposes a new joint school for years 7 to 13 in Melville, Hamilton.
Section of SH1 blocked after crash
Motorists are being asked to expect delays or travel at a later time.
Thai sex worker trial: 'I was bloody stupid,' victim of alleged fraud tells court
The man said his massages often finished with a 'happy ending'.
State Insurance data reveals top 10 suburbs for collision
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Thai sex workers on trial accused of defrauding three men of $250k
The accused aged 63 and 67 allegedly gambled away their fraudulent gains, the crown said.
Royal watcher paints tribute to Her Majesty
Royal portrait a tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Take a Chance On Me - Mamma Mia!
Credit to Hamilton Musical Theatre for having the guts to put on a live performance.
East Auckland restaurant and Rotorua fast-food joint named as latest high-risk locations of interest
Schools are being hit by new Covid-19 cases within days of opening this year.
Te Awamutu murder: Accused's name suppression lapses as case continues to trial
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Rush on bushman's toilet paper could wipe species
NZ Association of Tree Nurseries urging the public not to panic-buy rangiora.
Rangiaowhia born All Black Bill Cunningham
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City's Victoria on the River precinct extension attracts national interest
Four will provide overview of their concept and how it aligns with council's vision.
Waikato DHB prepares for Omicron peak
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From dreams to jail: Why cannabis growers got involved in 'massive' $4.2m syndicate
Why they did it. The masterminds behind a massive drug-growing syndicate are sentenced.
Long weekend traffic: When the roads are expected to be the busiest
NZTA predicts the busiest traffic times as long weekend approaches.
SH29 Kaimai Range road works to continue after Waitangi Day
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