Meatworks facing fine after worker suffers seizure, falls to death
Jared Te Whare was on a 2.4m high stand when he suffered a seizure and fell to his death.
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Teen hit by vehicle on way to school, suffers serious injuries
The pupil was airlifted to hospital.
'Tell my kids I love them': Man's last words before death
An internal investigation found the officers involved in the arrest did nothing wrong.
Jury begins deliberations over fate of father, son after teen's finger chopped off
Aggressive violence out of revenge or self defence? Deliberations continue tomorrow.
Piopio home invasion: 'I asked them to remove him from the scene' - paramedic
St John staff noticed blood splatters on kitchen cupboards and up the wall.
Home invasion trial: 'I was lying in his blood', teen burglar tells court
The 17-year-old got upset at recalling the grisly details of that day.
'Give me your keys or I will f*****g kill you,' teen burglar's threat
The teen admitted going into the bedroom armed with a knife, bottle, broom and torch.
Teen's finger severed by father and son after burglary goes wrong
The Crown say attack was retribution - defence counsel say the actions were out of fear.
Drug-driving man avoids jail after killing best mate in Piopio crash
Marshall Higginson had three different types of drugs in his system that day.
Otorohanga road rage murder: Two accused to fight charges, head to trial
A two-week trial has been set down for October next year.
'No jail term will be long enough': Victims of $2.5m fraud left waiting on compensation
Despite the near $2.5m theft, Sharon Bradley is yet to pay a cent back.
Convicted $2m Te Kuiti fraudster admits further $425k theft
Sharon Bradley's latest offending was discovered by a forensic accountant.
Search base stood down but hunt continues for missing family
Thomas Phillips and his three young children were last seen on September 11.
Man admits drug driving causing best mate's death
The crash happened at Piopio on December 30, 2019.
Communities shocked, baffled as to what has happened to missing Otorohanga dad and kids
Community 'in shock' over family's disappearance.
Te Kuiti crash: One person dead after truck, car collide
Two people are seriously injured after the crash in Te Kuiti this afternoon.
Popular Waikato tramping site marred by dumping, vandalism
DoC is urging the public to report illegal dumping at Mangaokewa Reserve in Te Kuiti.
$2m swindle: Identity revealed of fraudster who took 47 overseas trips
Sharon Margaret Bradley failed in her bid to keep her name permanently secret.
Kaivolution food rescue has busiest day ever
Foodstuffs donates food galore after huge trade expo in Hamilton ends.
'Dark times and dark thoughts': Small town fraudster jailed after $2m theft
The 50-year-old also has to serve half her sentence in prison.
Te Kuiti's Dr Keith Buswell wins 2018 Peter Snow Memorial Award
Te Kuiti GP Dr Keith Buswell is the recipient of the 2018 Peter Snow Memorial Award.
Te Kuiti buzzing over $7.3m Lotto win
The winning ticket is yet to be claimed, a Lotto spokeswoman said.
Local Focus: Kitten season off to an early start
Waikato SPCA 'unable to cope' if can't get new cages. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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Taranaki-King Country candidates and some questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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Local Focus: No more Te Kuiti Campground
Residents struggling to find somewhere to live. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Where will Te Kuiti campground residents go?
Less than a week before residents are forced out. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Koroneihana at Tūrangawaewae
Celebrations in Ngāruawāhia this weekend. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Campground closure heartache in Te Kuiti
"They don't care about locals. It's all about money." Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Easter opening debate divides Waitomo
Should Waitomo businesses be allowed to open on Easter Sunday? It's a question currently being considered by the council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Doctor strike preparations under way
Waikato District Health Board is postponing around 500 patients' appointments because of the strike.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Lead is the sweet treat that kills native birds
Kākā numbers are on the rise, looking for food around houses and farms. But these curious birds will eat anything, including lead which makes a sweet change from totara berries. Made with funding from NZ On Air.