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'One shot would have been plenty': Inquest into death of man shot by police resumes
'It's not a given that the first shot will do the job.'
'I'm mighty Mongrel Mob': Niece describes events leading to fatal brawl
The now 22-year-old was scared for her 8-week-old baby inside the house.
'Incredibly disappointing': RSA bosses condemn Matamata blackface incident, issue apology
The Waikato district president is working through the issue with the unrepentant branch.
'It's called humour': Waikato RSA defends guest who sported blackface at quiz night
The blackface costume choice has been labelled insensitive and racist but not funny.
Waikato farmer fought for his life to fulfil farming dream
Farmer Matthew Macdonald was diagnosed with blood cancer in high school.
Witness says 'more than 30' Mob members walked up driveway 'barking'
The mobsters were heard, and seen, barking and shouting as they walked up the driveway.
'Pulled around like a rag doll': Woman injured, dog killed on beach walk
A $1000 reward is being offered to find the dog that attacked Oscar.
Guidelines tabled as Waihī residents irked by ‘un-pheasant’ sounds
Loud bangs are used to scare birds away from crops in rural areas.
Person dies on Mt Ruapehu, rāhui in place
Local iwi has placed a rāhui over the ski area of the mountain.
Speech champ joins fellow successful alumni
Te Kanawa Wilson continues Nga Taiatea Wharekura's legacy.
Nga Taiatea Wharekura legacy continues
Te Kanawa Wilson is the latest champion of the Pei Te Hurinui Jones tāonga, continuing the legacy and success of Nga Taiatea Wharekura on the national Ngā Manu Kōrero stage.
Court hears 111 call from man allegedly murdered in group mob hit
Upset whānau could be heard in court where 10 people are on trial for murder.
'I am not a criminal:' Couple accused of migrant rort want compensation after winning appeal
The court process destroyed their marriage and reputation - they want compensation.
Electric wheelchair fire leaves one person critically injured
The man was transported to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition by helicopter.
Police seek footage of fatal SH5 crash
One person died at the scene and three people were seriously injured.
All Blacks barefoot kicking legend still celebrated with annual tournament
Hundreds of golden oldies are expected at the annual tournament.
After Māori King's death, waka crew pay tribute
'It was everything. It was magical. And fitting for a king.'
Tairua dog attack: Man charged
A 54 year-old man has been charged with owning two dogs who mauled a woman.
NZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth
'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'
Witnesses sought in fatal accident of Steven Cranston on State Highway 23
Police enquiries into the death are ongoing.