Fog-bound State Highway 1 closed at Waikato after crashes
Heavy fog has resulted in multiple crashes on SH1 Waikato Expressway early today.
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Te Huia train ride an absolute breeze
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Waitakaruru Arboretum is Waikato's secret outdoor gem
Seeds of Renewal offers workshops, and talks around trees, seeds, plants and gardening.
Tairua boat rage: Accused's suppression lapses, granted bail
John Dixon gave up his name suppression bid when he appeared in court today.
'Poor communication': University apologises for Covid-19 email scare
The Ministry of Health and Waikato DHB confirmed there are no community cases.
Team spirit strong despite losing mum to cancer
Family says everyone going through cancer deserves more help and recognition.
Former Hamilton mayor David Braithwaite dies
Family has a long history of service contributing to the evolution and growth of the city.
Waikato homicide: Accused, 42, facing further charges
The man now faces a total of five charges.
Zuru Nightglow will be spectacular festival finale
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Failed suicide pact: Elderly man admits attempted murder of wife
The man tried on more than one occasion to take his and wife's life.
Waihī Beach drowning: Charges laid over Hamilton student's death
Those charged will appear in the Hamilton District Court in May.
Man, 42, charged after death in Morrinsville
No one else is being sought in connection with the man's death.
Te Awamutu road closed after cyclist found with serious injuries
The cyclist was found just before 8.30am today.
Red Fox trial: Former top suspect not near tavern in 'crucial hours' before homicide
Investigating cop: 'This was a high-profile case. New Zealand wanted to know.'
Waikato axe attack trial: Gasps in public gallery as man found not guilty of murder
Justice Mary Peters summarised the case before sending the jury out about 1pm.
Council looks at elected members' childcare costs
Hamilton City Council to vote on giving elected members a childcare allowance.
Red Fox Tavern murder trial: Police officer says investigation eliminated another suspect
Some people were nominated based on hunches or maliciousness, a court has heard.
Brakes on: Police impound 7 boy racer vehicles
Seven vehicles have been impounded but more action is promised, police say.
NZ fatal beach and coastal drowning rate 48pc worse than Aust
Gut-wrenching that, as with the road toll, most fatal drownings are preventable.
Winner of $8.25m Lotto ticket sold in Matamata comes forward
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One person dead after crash in Waikato
Police are investigating two crashes, one fatal, in the Waikato area this morning.
Red Fox Tavern trial: What the unnamed accused told a prison mate
'He was paranoid about being wired. Rightly so as it turned out.'
Follow your dream says award winning jewellery designer
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Convicted double murderer's threat; 'Everyone in that house is dead'
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Missing Hamilton teen found overnight
The teen was last seen by family on Monday night.
Men left clinging to chilly bin praise cops for rescue
Pair were left clinging to a chilly bin but fortunately wearing lifejackets.
'I was slapping him, slapping him hard': Sister's emotional account of seeing dying brother
Rydell Tauapiki Martin is charged with murdering Phillip Macpherson with an axe.
Tīrau farmer fined $12,000 for neglecting calves
Anthony Brolly failed to feed, adequately treat and prevent parasites in 245 calves.
Regional council seeks public input on pest management
Plan a blueprint for a collaborative, cohesive and comprehensive biosecurity system.
Forest edge trial to shed light on bat behaviour
Scientists want to determine how bats respond to different colours of artificial light.
8.9% rates rise proposed in first year of city's long-term plan
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Matamata Lions auction and dinner will help make Wish4Fish come true
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Inexperience and infrastructure costs blamed for local government dysfunction
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