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Man paid scammer $68k for fake Rolex watch worth $250
Nicholas O’Loughlin scammed two people, now he's on home detention.

Trail of blood leads to body of stabbed Mongrel Mob member
Te Reo Wickliffe-Heta was killed by a woman after he turned up at her home.

Three people trapped following truck vs car crash in Pukeatua
Three people have been extricated from a car, following a two-vehicle crash in Waipa.

Golfers to play Coromandel three-course tournament
It's been labelled the 'Paradise Coast' - a three-course golf event over three days.

Whangamatā, Onemana and Whiritoa fire crews get busy cutting
Whangamatā, Onemana and Whiritoa fire crews put their skills on display.

One Flew Over the Cuckoos’ Nest 'a brave piece' for Hamilton theatre company
Hamilton Playbox Theatre Company’s production explores issues of mental health, violence.

Tennis club marks its 100th birthday in style
The clubhouse has had a $270k upgrade and celebrates 100 years this weekend.

Review: Movie His Three Daughters reminiscent of King Lear
Jen Shieff says director Azazel Jacobs captured the intensity and pathos of a family well.

Kebab shop boss made underpaid migrant staff repay pay rises
Ripped-off workers owed thousands in unpaid wages, holiday pay and for the repayments.

'Our Chief': Tribesmen gang member dies in Waikato Expressway crash
A witness said the man's motorbike slid out and he went headfirst into the middle barrier.

Two men charged with 'multiple burglaries' across Waikato after early-morning traffic stop
Police say they hope to identify the owners of the property over the next few days.

Thames upset by Horowhenua-Kāpiti in high-scoring Heartland game
Thames Valley suffered an upset loss to Horowhenua-Kāpiti in Whitianga.

Surf club needs extra $300k for base upgrade
Whangamatā Surf Life Saving Club is still $500k short of the revised target.

Five arrested after four masked intruders robbed liquor store
The offenders stole alcohol, cigarettes and the till.

Mt Ruapehu's crater lake at record cool temps – but sudden eruption unlikely
Ruapehu's crater lake is unusually cool, while Whakaari's eruptive episode may be ending.

Stretch of Waikato expressway closed between Huntly and Taupiri after single-vehicle crash
Drivers asked to find alternative route.

Keeping up with the kākāpō: In the bushes with a New Zealand taonga
Since the kākāpō returned to the Waikato last year, they have been keeping rangers busy.

Tīrau Starbucks, Burger King proposal gains nationwide attention
Even South Island residents made submissions on the proposal.

NZTA advises Auckland to Wellington motorists to avoid SH1
A detour of 23km or about 16mins will be in place.

Former St Peter’s teacher guilty of historical offending including naked piggyback rides
Judge Tini Clark: "Their silence does not mean they forgot".

The city with the lowest home ownership rates in NZ
Housing is relatively inexpensive compared with other cities but ownership rates are low.

Coroner: Blood loss, drug reaction led to cancer patient's death
Waikato family shocked by coroner's findings; hospital acknowledges their loss.

Firefighter reflects on 60 years of service
Rex Cotter joined the volunteer fire service at 18 and vividly recalls the first day.

South Dunedin residents ‘encouraged’ to self-evacuate as flood waters rise
'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService

‘Exceptional situation’: Dunedin residents warned of overnight downpour, asked to stay home
'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService

Cash registers taken in supermarket ram raid
A vehicle was used to gain entry to the supermarket.

Game Animal Council welcomes new member from Waikato
He was appointed by Hunting and Fishing Minister Todd McClay last week.

Thames-Coromandel retains title of oldest average age
Thames-Coromandel the oldest population with high home ownership rate.

Coromandel school students celebrate with their own songs
Whitianga school students celebrate with album of original compositions.