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Dog walker killed in Waikato crash
Polise said the man died after being hit by an unladen truck and trailer unit.
Car hits pedestrian, 70, and crashes into fence in Hamilton
A 70-year-old woman was seriously injured after being hit by a car on Hukanui Rd.
Police swarm Pak'nSave carpark after man seen with gun
Armed police officer spotted running across busy Hamilton road at lunchtime today.
Tenth consecutive title for Uni Premier
Uni Premier secured their 10th consecutive title against Verdettes Marist.
Petition targets library access
The petition was created two weeks ago by the primary school students
Digital option planned for Ag Day
Tamahere Model Country School has come up with a new solution for the future of Ag Days.
Hamilton Women's Ethnic Centre host neighbourhood events
The first of four events took place last month at the Western Community Centre
Former police officers in the baby business
The couple resigned last month to focus on family and their one-year-old business Milkbar.
Hamilton new waste plan given green light
Hamilton's new waste plan will begin in 2020.
Football: Hamilton derby points shared
Hamilton Wanderers and Claudelands Rovers shared the points on derby day.
Wealthy Waikato has a neglected side: Shane Jones
Shane Jones urges Waikato Inc. to tend to communities in need of financial stimulus.
Man dies after New Plymouth crash, van driver killed near Morrinsville
Sixth dead on the roads in two days.
Waikato mum's 'entitlement' in $90k benefit fraud brings home detention
Judge lambastes Dione Jean Millen's self-entitled attitude after defending her fraud.
Waikato REDA summit aimed at boosting region
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones will open the summit at Lake Karapiro.
Epic coast-to-coast run for charity
"I just like running... long and all day." Made with funding from NZ On Air.
45 applications for $8m for Waikato River clean-up projects
Two of the applications are for more than $1 million, another two for more than $500,000.
New Zealand gangs relish a 'resurgence' in numbers
Rising gang numbers will eventually lead to an increase in crime, says criminologist.
Family of missing teen extremely worried about her
Hui Kereopa's family are extremely worried about her and want the public's help.
Kiwi mum in coma in Bali: Family's plea to get her home
Hamilton family must raise $160,000 for special flight to fly seriously ill mother home.
Netball: Close scores in Hamilton as premier indoor finals approach
Perseverance pays off for Fraser Tech Netball Centre Premier Reserve.
Win the ultimate father's day gift
The prize action package will go to the entry judged the best.
The church serving up meals for all
Always a meal on a Monday eve for those in need. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kids kept warm thanks to donated Pyjamas
The event provides donated pyjamas to foster children.
Hamilton woman wins top plastics apprentice award
Hamiltonian Robyn Rawson has been named Plastics Apprentice of the Year
Experience brings Otago within reach for scholarship recipient
Joseph Graham is midway through his first year at the University of Otago
Battle at the beach: Surfers dodge gunshots - 'Locals think they own the sea'
Boaties share similar accounts after trio shot at off remote break.
Wintec CEO on sick leave
Wintec chief executive Mark Flowers is on sick leave until mid-October.
Netball: Quality skills on display as top teams clash
Crucial intercepts make the difference for Marist Verdettes Old Girls.
Shots fired at Waikato surfers: Police
Police say shots have been fired at surfers riding waves in Taharoa in the Waikato.
Claudelands ends season on high note
Claudelands Rovers will end their season on a high note after a tough 2018 campaign.
Allergies: Washing hands after eating better than being nut free
Even touching certain foods could cause a child with allergies to break out in hives.