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Hamilton mum Jynelle Northover will be farewelled in Whatawhata, west of Hamilton, this morning.

NEW ZEALAND

Long wait for answers in woman's mystery death

20 Jun, 2018 3:05pm
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Toxicology and results from ESR testing were still likely to be about a month away.

Shannon Earle Makowharemahihi hasn't been for 18 days now. Search crews will get back into the bush later this week. Photo/Supplied.

NEW ZEALAND

Searchers rested 18 days into hunt for Coromandel man

18 Jun, 2018 12:43pm
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Search and rescue crews are being rested as stormy weather approaches from the west.

Police say there were no signs of injury on the body of Jynelle Northover who was found dead at her Hamilton home early Sunday.

NEW ZEALAND

Hamilton woman's cause of death a mystery

18 Jun, 2018 12:06pm
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Police say there were no signs of injury on the body of Jynelle Northover.

Every day Richard Davies rides past the spot where his friend was killed in a cycling accident on Te Atatu Rd. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

Death of mate doesn't deter GP cyclist

18 Jun, 2018 5:00am
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Dr Richard Davies is pleased to her Aucklanders' attitudes are changing towards cyclists.

Auckland Council says it is investigating possible

NEW ZEALAND

Council investigating 'potential inconsistency' with Hobsonville factory construction

17 Jun, 2018 3:17pm
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Council looking at the approved resource consent and a "best-outcome" consent notice.

The Holden Wellington man Dave Christensen was issued a ticket for driving using a cellphone. It turned out it was instead being used by the Royal Police Training College.

NEW ZEALAND

Police college admit using licences for training

15 Jun, 2018 5:00am
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Dave Christensen had a suspicion there was more to what police were telling him.

Residents of the Riverview Apartments, in Victoria St, were seen standing on the footpath outside the building. Photo / Google

NEW ZEALAND

Power worker suffers burns, electricity cut to properties

14 Jun, 2018 11:04am
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Wel Networks says it's still investigating what happened.

Inside Waikeria Prison where today the minister of Corrections Hon Kelvin Davis announced an increase in the prison capability. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

Mega prison scrapped - new 500-bed unit, featuring 100 mental health beds, instead

13 Jun, 2018 4:00pm
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The Government has dumped the mega-prison for a smaller unit focusing on mental health.

Hobsonville Primary School has discovered a 12m building will be going up close to one of its boundaries.

NEW ZEALAND

School 'disappointed' after 12m factory plans for next door

12 Jun, 2018 3:29pm
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Hobsonville Primary School found out just a week before construction starts.

Coromandel man Shannon Makowharemahihi hasn't been seen since June 1.

NEW ZEALAND

SAR crews in search for missing Coromandel man

12 Jun, 2018 11:06am
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Police have concerns for 37-year-old Shannon Makowharemahihi missing since June 1.

Paul Jonathan David Nimmo, 51, has been jailed for sexually abusing a 9-year-old boy who was under his wing in a North Island scouting organisation. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'I hate that this happened to me': Victim's pain as youth leader jailed

11 Jun, 2018 2:54pm
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Paul Nimmo jailed for 5 years, 3 months for sexual abuse.

The Eastland Network posted this image of a trampoline in power lines on Facebook. Parts of the Te Araroa township and East Cape were without power as a result of the trampoline.

NEW ZEALAND

Gisborne on alert as storm threatens deluge

11 Jun, 2018 10:19am
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An already saturated East Coast is set for more huge downfalls overnight.

Police at the scene of the fatal fire in Mangere Bridge. Photo / Jason Oxenham

NEW ZEALAND

Fatal fire: 'So fast, I can't imagine how anyone could escape'

11 Jun, 2018 8:37am
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Neighbours anxious to learn the cause of the fire after turning off all their heaters.

A document showed a comment by management reminding the dancers they were

NEW ZEALAND

Former stripper lays bare Calendar Girls' rules and fines

17 May, 2018 4:32pm
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Threatening fines is the only way the dancers will listen, club's former director says.

Todd Robert Potter was sentenced over non-payment of tax.

NEW ZEALAND

Hamilton developer pays outstanding $867,145 IRD debt

17 May, 2018 12:42pm
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Hamilton man Todd Potter has since paid all of the outstanding $867,145.01.

Naz Khanjani and her dance partner, Shae, pictured after being told they were voted off on Monday night. Photo / Supplied

ENTERTAINMENT

Telcos take slice of DWTS text profits before charity

16 May, 2018 2:05pm
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They're dancing for charity, but the charity doesn't get all the profits.

'We only have one hour left', Norwegian chefs get busy creating their new world record, 85m2, pavlova. Image: Facebook/@TineKjokken.

NEW ZEALAND

Sjokk skrekk! Norwegians set pavlova world record

16 May, 2018 11:51am
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Conflict has risen after the Norwegians stunned Kiwis with their ginormous pavlova.

Vagrants were known to be sleeping in the rear of the building where the fire started. It was still unclear late this morning whether any bodies are inside. Photo / Belinda Feek.

NEW ZEALAND

Former Hamilton strip joint goes up in flames

15 May, 2018 3:37pm
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Fire began at the rear of Calendar Girls, where homeless people had been sleeping.

Paul Brown, pictured, was killed by the associates of Daniel Tai Houia, who was today jailed for the aggravated robbery of Brown's beloved Ford Fairmont.

NEW ZEALAND

'They wanted your car ... Just your car'

15 May, 2018 2:26pm
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Daniel Tai Houia a "disgrace to Māoridom" says murder victim's sister.

The fire was at times ferocious with flames exploding through the building at various times initially. Photo/Belinda Feek.

NEW ZEALAND

Blaze erupts in central Hamilton strip parlour

15 May, 2018 2:10am
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The fire was contained by about 2am but crews remained at the scene overnight.

Kresten Stephen Fitness didn't apply for bail and instead pleaded guilty to 12 charges after the drunken and high speed escapade through Hamilton on Thursday evening.

NEW ZEALAND

Drunk Ngāruawāhia man fled with employer's horses, killing one

14 May, 2018 4:12pm
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Worker's alcohol issues flagged after only one of two horses survive high-speed joyride.

Truck driver Alfred Price appeared in the Hamilton District Court where admitted a charge of careless driving causing death. Photo / Belinda Feek

NEW ZEALAND

Truckie looking for entrance when pedestrian fatally struck

14 May, 2018 9:50am
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Truck driver was busy looking for Mitre 10 entrance when he fatally struck pedestrian.

Children's Commissioner Judge Andrew Becroft says the link between disadvantaged children and poor mental health in Kiwi kids is

NEW ZEALAND

Poverty link to kids' mental health

14 May, 2018 5:00am
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Children's Commissioner Andrew Becroft says some Kiwi kids are in a worse position.

Researcher Ivana Mlinac discovered there was a need for locally written books that Kiwi kids could identify with. Photo / Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

Book penned for kids with parents in jail

13 May, 2018 11:30am
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Ivana Mlinac hopes her book will help children deal with parents being in prison.

The 82-year-old died after arriving at hospital. Police say it's too soon to say if any charges will be laid.

NEW ZEALAND

'She looked hesitant to run out onto the road' - man witnesses woman's death

11 May, 2018 12:36pm
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Thomas Swarts watched as a woman ran out in front of traffic.

NEW ZEALAND

Doctor jailed for drugging, assaulting patients loses licence, fined

11 May, 2018 7:41am
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Disgraced doctor David Lim still maintains his innocence despite now being behind bars.

Wellington bus driver Dave Christensen's bemusement turned to anger after calling the Ministry of Justice 11 times to dismiss a ticket issued for using a cellphone in Porirua while driving a Holden station wagon, at a time he was actually driving a bus from Otaki to Naenae. Photo / Carjam

NEW ZEALAND

Police training bungle a 'nightmare' ticket for bus driver

10 May, 2018 5:39pm
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Police training bungle caused "absolute nightmare" for innocent Wellington bus driver.

Carol Waa enters the High Court at Hamilton this morning for sentencing for the manslaughter of her husband Gerald Waa last year. Photo / Belinda Feek

NEW ZEALAND

'Brutalised': Woman avoids jail for fatal stabbing of abuser husband

10 May, 2018 10:23am
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Carol Waa stabbed her previous partner 35 years ago, but he survived.

The Raglan Surf Emporium on Wainui Rd was hit by burglars just before 6am today. Image/Google maps.

NEW ZEALAND

Burglars smash way in to Raglan surf shop

10 May, 2018 7:48am
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Burglars have set their eyes on a different Raglan surf shop - the Raglan Surf Emporium.

The fire at Repco, Te Kuiti, was put out about 8.30am but not before it gutted the building. Photo/Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Repco confirm no staff were on site when big blaze began

9 May, 2018 7:51am
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Fire safety investigators looking into cause of blaze.

The Morrinsville Police Station is closed temporarily due to the damage allegedly caused by a man today granted bail and name suppression after he appeared in court.

NEW ZEALAND

Police station rammed: Accused in tears as bail granted

8 May, 2018 8:39pm
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The man was granted further name suppression until his next appearance in June.

Hamilton man Gerald Christian Albert is serving an 11 year prison term after sexually abusing a man with the mental capacity of a nine-year-old.

NEW ZEALAND

Support worker jailed 11 years for rape of intellectually disabled man

8 May, 2018 5:42pm
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Gerald Albert showed no remorse and continues to deny the offending, says judge.

The Morrinsville Police Station was boarded up after yesterday's alleged incident. Photo/Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Police station rammer accused in court

7 May, 2018 11:24am
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The 54-year-old faces eight charges.

Four people were killed in the crash on Ohaupo Rd. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Home detention for passenger who filmed fatal crash

3 May, 2018 11:14am
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Stephen John Jones was found guilty of attempting to pervert the course of justice.

This St Marys Rd property ended up selling for $600,000 over its rateable value during a tender process. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Derelict central Auckland house sells for millions

2 May, 2018 6:49pm
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A derelict 118-year-old waterfront Auckland property has sold for $3 million.

Amy Katu, 26, was cleared of any fault by a coroner for causing the crash which saw her and two of her friends killed on the outskirts of Te Kuiti in January 2016.

NEW ZEALAND

Coroner pushes for speed reduction after triple fatal

2 May, 2018 1:19pm
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Neither John Turner or Amy Katu had time to prevent a crash which killed three people.

A Hamilton father and son have admitted causing the death of Brent Paul Brown, pictured above, in August 2016.

NEW ZEALAND

Surprise admissions halfway through murder trial

2 May, 2018 10:44am
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Lance Bush Snr admitted murder, while his son pleaded guilty to manslaughter.

The BP service station at Horotiu was targeted by two car loads of offenders at 2.20am today. Photo/File

NEW ZEALAND

Two car loads of offenders rob BP Horotiu

2 May, 2018 8:02am
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The six men smashed their way into the station while the attendant hid in a back room.

Truck driver Alfred Price of Mt Maunganui leaves the Hamilton District Court after appearing on a charge of careless driving causing the death of a 91-year-old woman last year. Photo / Belinda Feek

NEW ZEALAND

Truck driver in court after elderly pedestrian killed by truck

1 May, 2018 11:06am
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Alfred Price has been charged after Margaret Stewart was hit while crossing the road.

A couple of tired and dejected looking LandSar members pictured at the Hikuai Hall, near Pauanui, in the Coromandel this morning after a body was found near the Tairua River. Photo / Alan Gibson.

NEW ZEALAND

Tairua man's fatal mistake in flooded ford

30 Apr, 2018 4:24pm
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The usually idle stream turned into a raging torrent, catching the owner off guard.

The Tairua Fire Brigade was busy yesterday responding to six callouts during the storm. An elderly man remains missing after his vehicle was found abandoned and under water. Photo/Tairua Fire Brigade

NEW ZEALAND

Man's body found under submerged vehicle

30 Apr, 2018 8:36am
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A body was found trapped underneath the 72-year-old's car.

Four youths, aged between 13 and 15, have been arrested after a ram raid at the Puniu Rd Dairy in Te Awamutu early today. Photo/Bethany Rolston.

NEW ZEALAND

Teens arrested after Te Awamutu ram raid

27 Apr, 2018 3:16pm
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A Waikato youth aid officer used his nous to bust four youths after a ram raid.

Cambridge fatal crash driver Cameron Thomas was jailed for six years and six months after the crash in September last year. Photo / Belinda Feek

NEW ZEALAND

He got out of jail in the morning. By the evening, he had killed his mate in crash

27 Apr, 2018 9:37am
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Shane Hohepa-Lennane was due to be married when he was killed in a crash.

Puniu Road Dairy was the target of a ram raid about 5.20am today. Photo / Bethany Rolston

NEW ZEALAND

Dairy ram raiders steal chocolate and cigarettes

27 Apr, 2018 7:29am
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Ram raiders dumped the car nearby.

Pallbearers carry one of two coffins from the Thames War Memorial Hall today where Anne and Ian Fielder were farewelled after they were both killed in a car crash last week. Photo/Alan Gibson

NEW ZEALAND

Mourners pack Thames hall to farewell popular couple

26 Apr, 2018 2:47pm
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It was standing room only as Ian and Jocelyn Fielder were farewelled today.

Alexander Ray suffered a severe head injury in the crash last week and has a horrific list of injuries to show for it. Photo/David Potter

NEW ZEALAND

Fundraising starts as cyclist begins long road to recovery

26 Apr, 2018 8:01am
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Elite New Zealand cyclist Alexander Ray has regained consciousness in hospital.

Nicholas Ramon Quaife donned a black wig and made alterations to a blue Chevrolet Blazer before robbing the ASB Bank at The Base shopping centre at gunpoint last month.

NEW ZEALAND

Armed bank robber fakes disability to get cash

24 Apr, 2018 12:25pm
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Nicholas Ramon Quaife had a BB gun hidden in his pants during the bank robbery.

From being ignored for 13 days to suddenly having four trucks and three utes of Vector contractors lining their street and property today is a welcome surprise to Shelley Cox and Wayne Emslie.

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland couple without power for 13 days - and counting

23 Apr, 2018 11:40am
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The Titirangi couple have been told it will be fixed ... by tomorrow night.

Brent Paul Brown was found dead on August 31, 2016. Two men are going on trial for his murder in the High Court at Hamilton. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Father and son accused of beating 'simple' man to death over beloved Ford

18 Apr, 2018 8:43am
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The crown say Brent Paul Brown was killed in order to steal his beloved Ford Fairmont

Mark Middleton outside the Whanganui Distrct Court after appearing to face a charge of threatening to kill in 1999. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Bereaved stepfather facing deportation once stood for Whanganui MP

16 Apr, 2018 11:00am
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Mark Middleton has been ordered to leave NZ, accused of overstaying for 30 years.

NEW ZEALAND

Campaigner to launch petition for Karla Cardno's stepdad

15 Apr, 2018 6:51pm
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Grant West believes Mark Middleton should have automatically become a NZ citizen.

An investigation into comments by lawyer Catriona MacLennan about a district court judge has been labelled

NEW ZEALAND

'Repugnant': Barrister calls for law committee to be sacked

15 Apr, 2018 5:14pm
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Benedict Tompkins labelled the investigation into Catriona McLellan "repugnant".

NEW ZEALAND

Karla Cardno's stepfather: 'My phone hasn't stopped ringing'

15 Apr, 2018 12:48pm
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Mark Middleton says he's received calls of support from all around the world.

Ram raiders used a car to smash their way into Fallen Front last month, [pictured above] but in their latest burglary, they smashed the windows by hand. Photo/Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Raglan surf shop targeted by burglars for third time

15 Apr, 2018 12:23pm
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Burglars smashed their way through the shop's front glass windows with a tool.

Accused illegal immigrant Mark Middleton, who has lived in NZ since 1962, faces deportation. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Exclusive: Karla Cardno's dad to be kicked out of NZ

15 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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Mark Middleton, Karla Cardno's stepfather, has been in NZ since he was 4 years old.

Scapa HQ premises in Bedfordshire. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Kiwi killed in horrific UK workplace accident

13 Apr, 2018 3:52pm
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The 45-year-old man worked at the factory that supplied adhesive-based products.

This Thompson Rd, Te Awamutu, home has been destroyed after a fire began from a spark during installation of a heat pump on Thursday. Photo/Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

House gutted by fire after bungled heat pump installation

12 Apr, 2018 2:51pm
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Devastating blaze ignited by welding spark 'horrible for all involved' says fire official.

Police serious crash unit investigating this morning's fatal accident on Oteha Valley Road. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

Two dead after morning crashes

12 Apr, 2018 8:10am
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Pedestrian killed on Auckland's North Shore and man dies in Hamilton.

Thames fire chief Greg Rendall describes last night's blaze as an

NEW ZEALAND

The 'perfect storm' creates massive Thames blaze

11 Apr, 2018 1:26pm
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Conditions have improved today but the fire still continues to burn.

Fairfield Bridge Dairy, Hamilton, was targeted by armed robbers early Tuesday morning. Photo/Belinda Feek

NEW ZEALAND

Hamilton dairy incident accused denied bail

11 Apr, 2018 1:11pm
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William Albert Tahere was denied bail after an alleged armed robbery in Hamilton.

Te Awamutu police Sergeant Rob Pierce somehow managed to stop a vehicle being driven by a man suffering a seizure yesterday. Photo / Waikato police

NEW ZEALAND

Waikato hero cop's identity revealed

10 Apr, 2018 2:44pm
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Te Awamutu police Sergeant Rob Pierce is being praised for his heroic actions.

Waikato police are currently dealing with two separate serious incidents, including a pursuit and another involving about 10 patrol cars near Ngaruawahia. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Hamilton police pursuit comes to crashing stop in Pukekohe

10 Apr, 2018 1:57pm
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After 90km, 90 minutes and four sets of road spikes, two male youths are in custody.