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Bid underway to collect most signatures ever on a rugby ball
After losing teeth playing rugby himself, Scholtz wants to help prevent this for others.
Hail, flooding possible in Waikato; 100km/h winds for Auckland this weekend
More wild weather is forecast as a trough of low pressure moves over the country.
Heroic rescue bid: Strangers come together, pull man from burning car
With just seconds to spare, they worked together to pull him from the vehicle.
Albany bus stop killing: Victim was allegedly 501 deportee from Australia
A 16-year-old has appeared in Youth Court charged with murder.
Waikato NPC break losing streak in Auckland
This means Waikato retain the Stan Thomas Memorial Trophy.
Budding netballers hone skills with idols
Te Awamutu Primary Schoool netballers get to meet their idols in Auckland.
Heavy downpours to hit North Island, tree falls in Herne Bay
As temperatures rise during the first week of spring, the rain will continue to fall.
Heavy rain watch: Northern NZ in for a drenching
It's a dreary start to the week as rain buckets down in Auckland.
Heavy rain watch issued for 29 hours in Auckland, Northland
MetService said heavy rain is possible in Northland, Auckland and Coromandel Peninsula.
Tropically-charged storm to usher in spring, days of rain and wind for top of NZ
After a sunny week, it's all going downhill - just in time for the weekend.
'Strong support' for Te Huia
After four week interruption, the Te Huia service into central Auckland recently resumed.
Te Huia the only train service sanctioned for running red lights
Te Huia singled out but Waka Kotahi knew of 8 other passenger trains that ran red lights.
'Beloved blue backyard': Govt bans bottom trawling for majority of Hauraki Gulf
Bottom-trawling and Danish seining would be banned from 89 per cent of the Gulf.
‘Keep a lid on that temper’: Teacher escapes conviction
Even the judge saw a glimpse of Tevita Hufanga's temper during proceedings.
Body found at Chartwell Shopping Centre: Large police presence outside Hamilton mall
Mall management said the incident happened outside and police were managing it.
How your team can win the Ranfurly Shield this season
An analysis of your team's chances of winning the Log of Wood this season.
Auckland Storm break Waikato's winning streak
Waitomo Group Waikato FPC have suffered their first defeat of the season.
The text that sent a Mongols gang member to jail for a long time
The Auckland man was jailed for 14 years and nine months.
Dance to bring story of birth, life and death to the stage
Mangawhai choreographer Gabrielle Thomas' work Tomo comes to Hamilton.
Hauraki Gulf marine protection area tripled, bottom trawling banned
New protection for Auckland's 'absolute treasure'.
Bottom trawling ban for Hauraki Gulf to be unveiled by Govt
Scientists have long warned about overfishing and pollution in the Gulf.
Te Huia train service offers free tickets with return to central Auckland
Free tickets on Te Huia's train service are up for grabs for a week.
Hamilton in for some two-wheeled action
Australian motocross stunt team Freestyle Kings are coming to New Zealand.
Tauranga-based artist wins National Contemporary Art Award
The annual award, founded by the Waikato Society of Arts, has been held since 2000.
Nats' $6b transport plan: Four-lane highways from Whangārei to Tauranga
National wants second tunnel as part of the 'Let’s Get Wellington Moving'.
One dead, another critical after Waikato crash
Police have closed Morrinsville-Tahuna Rd between Paeroa-Tahuna and Quine Rds.
Ban on Te Huia train travelling through Auckland lifted
KiwiRail said passengers will travel for free for one week from the relaunch.
What happens next at Whakapapa, Tūroa skifields: First liquidators' report out
Liquidators will keep trading through the 2023 winter ski season.
'Disgraceful piece of driving': Man flees at more than 200km/h with baby, partner in car
Tiyrone Ballantine weaved in and out of cars on the Waikato Expressway to avoid police.
Train service banned from Auckland metro area after collision concerns
The driver failed to obey safety signals, putting the train at risk of a collision.
All he wanted was a truck ride - now 40 truckies are coming to the party
Support from kind-hearted truckies for a surprise birthday convoy is on a roll.
Opinion: Hamilton to Auckland by Te Huia train? Why I’ll stick with my car, thanks
OPINION: Why this car-lover will be taking the Te Huia train on a need-to-go basis only.
'It warms our heart' - Truck convoy to turn up to lonely boy’s party after mum’s desperate plea
She wanted to give him a truck ride. 60 truckers answered the call.