Officer justified in punching teen in face as he reached for hidden bong
'It was his favourite bong, and he did not want it to be taken by police.'
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King Tuheitia opened Rangiriri Pā Trenches last April.
Two men arrested after shots fired at police in Hamilton overnight
Police were responding to a report of an attempted car theft in Hamilton East.
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The raid on the store comes less than a week after a Chartwell store was hit.
One dead and four critically injured after two-car crash near Waitomo
Three helicopters and three ambulances responded to the crash just before 1pm.
Navy's wāhine camp encourages girls to seek a marine industry career
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Waikato state highway bridge the first built from timber in 50 years
The Onetai Bridge is an exciting move towards using climate-friendly materials.
Rugby: Surf's up for Ōhaupō
Ōhaupō Rugby Club remain top of division 1 after their unbeaten start to the season.
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Tainui Group Holdings delivers striking new Hamilton landmark for ACC
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Fonterra receives $2.5million boost for Hautapu site
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Plumber hires criminal mate, ends up in fight over 'sacking'
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Waikato’s most stolen cars revealed
AMI says Waikato is in the top three regions with the most car thefts in NZ.
Eggs-emplary community hero recognised
Te Awamutu local Diana Manutai-Esau is the inaugural Good Egg.
Moving Hamilton concert inspired by the spirit of Anzac Day
The concert includes the world premiere of a specially commissioned waiata
Going, going, gone: Hammers disappear as needles come out.
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Passing the baton at Anzac Day 2023 in Waikato
Annual gathering to honour fallen and returned servicemen and women.
Cyclone adds to problem of spinifex dune grass scarcity
Innovation in growing spinifex is needed to ensure the sustainability of plants and dunes.
'Not welcome at all': Man does indecent act in front of lawyer in court cell
The man was being interviewed in the cell following a crime spree.
Chiefs hope to make it eight in a row against Fijian Drua
Refreshed lineup sees several players make their season debut on Friday.
'High-level' addict: Jail for man who injected P
Daryl Walker was selling up to 135 grams of P a day.
Suspicious Kiwi Pies fire investigated
Suspicious fire temporarily closes iconic Te Awamutu bakery, two youths assisting police.
‘Not even a panadol’: Porsche theft accused hobbles into dock
The accused's lawyer says he should have at least been given an X-ray.
Tainui aims to develop new Tuumata community for 3000 residents
It will be a compact and environmentally superior development, close to an employment hub.
Motorist describes moments before fatal Waikato Expressway crash
A motorist was confused to see headlights coming towards her at speed on the highway.
Waikato meter reader attack: Two out of three men plead not guilty in court
Three men are facing charges after an assault on a meter reader in Kihikihi.
Lucky Loop: Coromandel tourism is open for business
Destination Coromandel launches a special lottery to get visitors back to the region.
Red Leap’s punk heroine teen back with a bang
The story places hope in the courageous adventuring of young people.
Football: Hamilton duo heading overseas for special summer games
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Te Awamutu Sports suffer first 2023 loss
Te Awamutu Sports Premier Development managed to get over their Old Boys counterparts.
Waikato farmer finalist in dairy women's award
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Last of the summer whine for drivers on Waikato state highways
NZTA says slow down for the safety of all road users.
Court order and fines for 'highly careless' farmer
Storage facilities discharged dairy effluent into tributaries of Te Mata Stream.