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'Be ready': Heavy rain lashes Auckland, more thunderstorms incoming
A wintry blast will envelop most regions.
Ministry of Education responds over claims school staff ate free lunches meant for students
Hard to learn right from wrong when ‘teacher’s nicking your lunch’, David Seymour says.
'He's done it again': Anger as crash victims learn driver has now killed another person
1982 crash victim's sister: “It’s just like, ‘you bastard, you brought it all up again’.
Excitement builds for 2024 NZ Secondary Schools Lacrosse Championships in Te Awamutu
Te Awamutu Sports thrilled to host national lacrosse event.
'Well-known and respected': Bishop Denis George Browne, 86, dies after long illness
He led the Hamilton diocese from 1994 to 2014 and a priest for more than 60 years.
'Keep safe out there': 'Intense' thunderstorms rattle Auckland as storm finally hits
Thunderstorms are creeping towards Auckland.
Retired Hamilton guide dog and 'reading buddy' wins title of NZ's 'Top Dog with a Job'
Greta’s calm presence and persona have been key in helping autistic children learn.
Senita Lauaki scores in Waikato Rugby debut, following brother Sione's legacy
Senita Lauaki, brother of late All Black Sione, debuts for Waikato in 26-20 win.
'A horrific childhood': The story of toil and triumph on the road to the 2024 Paralympics
Kiwi paralympians' struggle to qualify for Paris is captured in a gripping documentary.
Jury out in trial of former political figure accused of historical abuse
The former political figure is accused of sexually abusing two teenage boys.
Wheelchair rugby nationals in Te Awamutu: Four regions vie for glory
Four regions will compete for pride at the Low Point Wheelchair Rugby Championships.
Dog's life saved thanks to 12k social media followers
The paralysed pooch was diagnosed with help from his fans.
Waikato Rugby lends Christian Leali’ifano to injury-hit Auckland squad
Auckland Rugby thanks Waikato Rugby for loaning Leali'ifano amid injury woes.
Warning: Meth-laced lollies could kill - what to look out for
Potentially lethal dose of methamphetamine found in Rinda pineapple lolly wrapping.
Waikato clubs mourn Kiwi rugby player killed in Perth car crash
Simpkins was killed in a car crash in Perth on Sunday morning.
'No one listened to me': Mums share stories of birth trauma to help others
Kiwi mums have shared their stories of birth trauma in a bid to raise awareness.
Environmental disaster: Super-spreading seaweed could mean $150m hit for Hauraki Gulf
The world’s worst marine pest is 'the greatest threat facing our marine ecosystem.'
Man ran from mental health centre, stole SUV at knifepoint before fatal Waikato crash
Stunned motorists spoke of erratic, speeding driver before tragedy.
Motorist 'paranoid' after narrowly avoiding head-on motorway collision with wrong-way driver
'Your brain goes into overdrive and you start thinking, imagine if you had looked down.'
Person arrested after driving on wrong side of SH1, causing three-vehicle crash
After causing the accident, the driver pulled an about-turn then fled the scene.
'Given up': 16yo shut out of school in defiance of ministry directive
16-year-old says he has given up on ever finishing his secondary education.
Ninety Mile mussel spat on mission to save Hauraki Gulf marine environment
Ninety Mile Beach mussels helping to save Hauraki Gulf marine system.
Heavy rain watches, 10m waves as 'weather bomb' looms
High waves are also expected near the centre of the rapidly deepening low.
Weather bomb could brush past country, heavy rain watch for four regions
‘If this occurs, the media have permission to use the term “Weather bomb!’, says expert.
'Unlawful': Three schools defy Ministry of Education, refuse to enrol students
The Education Ministry instructed three schools to enrol excluded students. They refused.
Boxing: IBF crown defence a first for Hamilton
Two-division world champion Lani Daniels will fight in a homecoming match of sorts.
Tall order for zoo-to-zoo giraffe delivery
Preparing a giraffe for a road trip takes a bit of planning.
Vehicles seized, charges laid in 'enforcement phase' after Ponsonby gunman's funeral
Killer Beez member Hone Kay-Selwyn shot dead Robert Sidney Horne on Ponsonby Rd in May.
He tried to kill and threatened to decapitate his ex to stop her giving evidence - it didn't work
Kevin Marshall attacked the woman with a hunting knife in a failed bid to avoid prison.
First he targeted jewellery stores. Then teen crim graduated to prison stabbings
Two brazen daytime heists, both terrifying shoppers at crowded malls, netted $850,000.
'God will never forgive you': Mother of Tesla crash victim takes aim at killer driver
“He killed my daughter. I don’t want $7000. He killed my daughter.”
Hauraki Gulf protection: 20 years of advocating gets green light
The select committee has unanimously supported that the bill be passed.
'Rug up': Forecasters warn to brace for colder conditions in coming days
'The central parts of both islands are expected to be the cooler of the lot.'