Alleged child murderer was trespassed from Hamilton motel before death of 8yo
Police have notified the IPCA of these events 'in the interests of transparency'.
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‘Outstanding job’: Politicians pay their respects at Kīngi Tūheitia’s tangi
Thousands of mourners have gathered at Tūrangawaewae Marae over the past five days.
'Show them heart': How Turangawaewae Marae feeds thousands
'All of it’s enjoyable. The people here are all working for the same cause.'
'Expect congestion': Waikato River off limits for Māori King's funeral, road detours in place
A section of the Waikato River between the Pūkete Boat Ramp and Huntly will close.
Thames-Coromandel to have Māori ward at 2025 elections
Thames-Coromandel will have a Māori ward at the 2025 local elections.
Man angry about wheelie bin contract ploughed into road worker with kids in his car
Finn Higgins admitted six charges in the High Court at Hamilton today.
Police refer Tūrangi double deaths to coroner
Two people were found dead at a residential address on August 15.
Woman died in hospital because cardiac alarm volume was turned down
It took staff several minutes to notice the woman's monitor alarm had been activated.
Hamilton teenager all set to take on the world's best billiards players on home soil
Alexandria Endres, 19, has been playing pool since she was 12.
Review: The Marlow Murder Club a fun 'cosy crime' series
The series, written by Richard Thorogood and director Steve Barron, is streaming on TVNZ+.
Waikato Hospital patient waits more than a month for triple bypass
NZ's health crisis has patients in for long wait for life-saving surgery.
Governor-General praises Kīngi Tuheitia's legacy of bringing people together
Marae gates open to welcome iwi paying respects to Kīngi Tūheitia.
Taupō bypass receives $6.6m safety improvement
The improvement marked the completion of the second of three stages.
PM pays tribute to Māori King Tūheitia in moving speech
PM Luxon said he'd anticipated becoming quite emotional as he spoke of the fallen monarch.
From a truck driver to a unifier for Māori - Kīngi Tūheitia’s legacy
Kīngi Tūheitia did not know he would succeed his mother until she died.
Residents invited to cross Hamilton's newest bridge before it opens to traffic
The bridge is part of the Peacocke Programme, which will eventually house 20,000 people.
Ben Westenberg misses Paralympics after training crash
The New Zealand Para-cycling team arrived in the Paralympic Village last week.
Waikato FPC v Auckland Storm: Team changes and milestone caps revealed
Lela Ieremia and Tafiau Fetalaiga to earn their 10th Waikato cap, receiving Mooloo Bell.
'A symbol of hope': Waikato memory meadows in full bloom on Daffodil Day
Two Waikato parks have transformed into a sea of yellow daffodils.
Seven Waikato athletes to shine at Paris 2024 Paralympics
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'Dig his own hole': Kidnapped, beaten and shot at – drive-by victim seeks retribution on wrong man
Valley Harrison told the man he'd snap his fingers, shoot him and make him dig his grave.
'Kamikaze killing mode': More than 30 sheep killed by roaming dogs
It's in a dog's DNA to kill says a farmer left with 16 dead stock.
Waikato vs Auckland: Stan Thomas Memorial trophy clash in Bunnings NPC
Two potential debuts as Waikato as aim to continue their strong defence of the trophy.
Retired Hamilton guide dog and 'reading buddy' wins title of NZ's 'Top Dog with a Job'
Greta’s calm presence and persona have been key in helping autistic children learn.
Police believe Hamilton house fire was deliberately lit, three men arrested
Police have now arrested three me in relation to the fire.
Waipā welcomes new chief executive Stephanie O'Sullivan amid major council decisions
It's been a busy start to the job for the new Waipa District Council CEO.
Public walking access to Cathedral Cove to be restored in time for summer
Work to restore Cathedral Cove access will be followed by a more permanent solution.
Te Awamutu College rugby team claims second trophy in 2024
Coach Poolman praises team’s character after comeback from 10-0 down to win final.
Mountain biking event returns to Whangamatā
Hundreds of mountain bikers will take on a 20km course in Whangamatā.
Foster mum of seven children jailed for $221k benefit fraud
'She has taken advantage of the benefit system for her own personal gain.'
Waste-to-energy plant application called in by Environment Minister
The plant is proposed to be built in Te Awamutu.
Warnings still in place for river that turned orange
Warnings remain in place for the Ōhinemuri River.
Lake Taupō shrinks away as dry winter takes its toll
The lake is more than one metre lower than it was at the beginning of the year.
Piarere roundabout to be in use from September
Construction of the roundabout got underway in January.