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'Transformational' joint venture to unlock Superhub's full potential
Tainui Group Holding's Ruakura Superhub receives major international investment.
'Lives changed irreversibly:' Ex-teacher jailed for sex acts with teen he met on Grindr
Victim's parents say he struggles with fear and confusion and feels unsafe leaving home.
'Unacceptable': Police crack down on reckless dirt bike riding
Three stolen dirt bikes were recovered in Matamata after a police warrant.
'A shortage of props': NZ Rugby seeks athletes for new Black Ferns pathway
Next Ferns seeks women aged 16-25 for four regional combines in May.
Down the drain: Ripped out water meters almost cost town drinking supply
Police are investigating and would like to hear from anyone with information.
The big chill: Kiwis wake to freezing temperatures as cold snap grips the country
Auckland had the highest early morning temperature at just 12C.
'Constrained' Ruapehu council sticks to 9% rate rise
'If things unfold positively, we pass it on to the ratepayers. It’s as simple as that'.
Taupō catches Supercars fever as town amps up for racing weekend
The third round of the 2025 Repco Supercars Championship, the ITM Taupō Super440, is here.
The injured stars set to return in round nine of Super Rugby
All the ins and outs ahead of the ninth round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Crash victim dies from injuries: Police seek witnesses
The crash happened just before 7.20pm on Friday, March 28.
Nervous for survival: Māori ward councillors prepare for critical elections
Forty-two councils will hold a poll for Māori wards in 2025 elections.
Resealing on Waikato Expressway at Cambridge requires 24-hour lane closure
Motorists can expect delays of up to 30 minutes at peak travel times.
Person in serious condition after crash near Ōhaupō
Hato Hone St John were notified of the incident at 07.46am.
First-time entrants win Waikato dairy award
They manage a 262ha, 1090-cow farm as equity partners and contract milkers.
Ex-All Black warns of 'weakened' French threat
Aaron Cruden says the All Blacks can't afford to take France lightly, despite omissions.
'Your last chance:' Judge warns man caught filming woman in Salvation Army changing room
The 38-year-old has a penchant for committing indecent acts.
Officer rammed skateboard-wielding suspect with car, punched him seven times
The IPCA found the police officer's actions were unjustified and could have been fatal.
Locals take NZTA median barriers fight to Parliament
Rochelle Zajko's petition calls for barrier gaps and safe turning bays.
‘You owe money’: Ex-inmate robbed at gunpoint by former prison buddies
The victim had no idea why he was being robbed or attacked.
‘Blatant discrimination’: Six-year-old with Down syndrome faces deportation
Six-year-old Luandre is the only one in the family of four that's been denied a visa.
Vehicle hits gas main in Morrinsville, road reopened
The road was closed between Anderson and Thames streets but has reopened.
‘I didn’t deserve it’: Cancer victim’s words from grave after violent patu attack
'This is not how I wanted to spend my last six months alive,' the victim wrote.
'Incoming!': Thunderstorms set to sweep over North Island
Civil Defence advises people to stay inside and secure loose furniture items.
‘Fresh energy’: Māori Queen inspires youth at poukai
It was the first poukai for Nga wai hono i te po since her father's passing in 2024.
Courier driver kidnapped by armed gang member, ordered to strip as parcels stolen
While the NZ Post driver was not injured, he was left 'scared for his life'.