Combined cleaner-security roles at Waikato hospitals raise safety fears
Cost savings from the scheme fell short, saving $137,300 instead of $207,300.
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The family campground split by a 100km/h highway
Motutere Holiday Park is a prime spot for camping, watersports and heavy traffic.
'Over the moon': Taplin's first win with father watching
Jack Taplin rode his first winner aboard Pacifico at Tauranga on Saturday.
Police seek sightings of two missing teens last seen in red vehicle
Concerned families urge anyone with information to contact police on 105.
Get in behind: Charity dog trials to raise funds for new chopper
Last year's winner, Murray Child, will judge this year's competition.
Tainui Group Holdings welcomes new CEO
The news comes a year after previous chief executive Chris Joblin announced his departure.
Putāruru to host historic lightweight title fight
Waikato boxer Jadene Treadaway will take on Tricia MacKenzie.
Naitoa Ah Kuoi stays with Chiefs for another year
Ah Kuoi made his debut for the Chiefs in 2020 and has since become a fan-favourite.
Netball: HGHS Old Girls clench win over Waikato Uni Premier Reserves
The promotion-relegation game was tightly contested.
Lord Spencer storms to victory at Te Aroha, impresses ahead of features
Lord Spencer won the Silver Fern Farms Hurdle at Te Aroha on Sunday.
Jockey honours late father's promise with steeplechase win
Emily Farr fulfilled a promise at Te Aroha, guiding Leitrim Lad to victory.
37 players split Lotto Second Division win – where the tickets were sold
The locations have been revealed.
Hill farming and Arabian horse breeding in Taumarunui
The Duncans breed Crabbet Arabians, known for their stamina and agility.
Crusaders claim Super Rugby Pacific title
The Crusaders saw off the Chiefs in a physical encounter in Christchurch.
Nurse conned $112k from workmates for gigs, gambling
Angelina Reyes also took bereavement leave – but her mother and father are still alive.
'It was my calling': Inside the Taupō farm taming wild horses
There are 93 horses still facing an uncertain fate.
My father was a community hero - he also sexually abused me
Two sisters fight to expose their honoured father for sexually abusing them as children.
Tūrangi homicide investigation: Man arrested after woman found dead
The 27-year-old is expected to appear in court today.
Thirty-one players win $12k each in Lotto's Second Division draw
The $25 million Powerball prize was not struck and will now roll over to $30 million.
Probe into man who abused girl as he read her stories led to another sinister finding
William Seddon had a collection of child abuse images, said to have led to the assaults.
Winter fire warning for seniors after Waihī death
People aged 60-plus accounted for 55% of all house fire deaths over the past 5 years.
Hate skiing? Try these snow-free winter adventures in NZ instead
If you need a break from the slopes or don’t fancy a ski, there’s still a lot to do this.
'I will kill you all': Woman carried child while shoplifting, threatened to stab staff
The 24-year-old shoplifted 19 times last year, stealing more than $12,000 in goods.
Meth, ammunition, homemade taser seized in dawn police raid
Armed Offenders Squad and drug detector dogs executed two search warrants on Wednesday.
Cold showers, decontamination for workers at scene of truck crash
'The clean-up was thorough and there is no ongoing risk.'
'Serious and violent': Six injured in brawl after burnout confrontation
A 22-year-old was charged with aggravated robbery.
Devilskin, Matariki events and theatre – here's what's on in Waikato
What events are on in Waikato?
Big four power firms near deal to secure Huntly's back-up role
New Zealand's big power generators want to offset dry-year risk.
'Technology has come so far': Drones could be coming to farms and beaches near you
Drone Zone displays how technology is revolutionising farming, fishing.
Drones could be coming to farm sheds and beaches near you
At Fieldays’ first Drone Zone, manufacturers and businesses had the chance to showcase how drones are revolutionising farming and fishing. Video / Maryana Garcia
'Life-changing': International flights return to Hamilton Airport
Jetstar's first planes to Sydney and Gold Coast have taken off from Hamilton this week.
Father, daughter steal $190k in ATM heist, $159k still missing
The pair's sentencing was delayed to give them time to recall where the missing money is.
Super Rugby teams: The squads tasked with clinching the title
How the Crusaders and Chiefs will line up in the Super Rugby Pacific final.
Missing Phillips children's harsh winter: Fourth birthday on the run
The King Country bush is cold and wet, making conditions very harsh.