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Justin Rummel competes against World Chilli Eating Championship winner Shahina Waseem in the UK last week. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Waikato man proves he can handle the heat in World Chilli Eating Championship

21 Oct, 2019 2:10pm
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NZ's chilli eating champion bring winner brings back world champion belt

The hosts of Three's show The Project - Jeremy Corbett, Jesse Mulligan and Kanoa Lloyd - are among a number of MediaWorks employees facing an uncertain future. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

MediaWorks sale: Will Three's top TV talent jump ship?

20 Oct, 2019 5:38pm
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TV3 presenters will be brushing up their CVs and looking for work outside MediaWorks.

Police investigate the scene in Te Atatu Peninsula on Sunday morning. Photo / Dubby Henry

NEW ZEALAND

Alleged van heist: Owner who confronted thief acted in self defence - police

16 Oct, 2019 3:58pm
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The man who died after Sunday's altercation has been named by police.

NEW ZEALAND

Cause of death needs to be determined in Te Atatu burglary: Law expert

15 Oct, 2019 9:00pm
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Law experts say self defence valid defence only if a person personally under threat.

The Huntly community is rallying behind its long-serving paramedic John Holmes. Photo / Change.org

NEW ZEALAND

'Harsh': Support gathers for demoted paramedic

9 Oct, 2019 8:35pm
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More than 4000 people say St John was too harsh in demoting Huntly paramedic.

Waikato District Council candidate Kawena Jones strongly denies allegations he has influenced voters and says he has run a positive and pro-active campaign. Photo / Facebook

NEW ZEALAND

Complaint about rival Waikato District candidate forwarded to police

8 Oct, 2019 7:00pm
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A Waikato councillor complained rival candidate was influencing voters, Police involved

Police have been searching for a man who was last seen in the water near Auckland's Waterfront in the early hours of this morning. Photo / Hayden Woodward

NEW ZEALAND

Ferry disruptions as search for missing man continues

7 Oct, 2019 3:47pm
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Hundreds of ferry passengers disrupted tonight while police search waterfront for man.

Eliza-Jayne Coetzee, 13, died after falling from her horse on a paddock near the Omarama airfield. Photo / Google Maps

NEW ZEALAND

Girl who died horse riding named

5 Oct, 2019 5:39pm
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Eliza-Jayne Coetzee, 13, died after falling from a horse in Omarama.

Ryan Hamilton, right, with mayor Andrew King at his swearing-in ceremony in February 2018. Photo / Hamilton City Council

NEW ZEALAND

Ratepayers pay $5200 for councillor to attend course days before election

3 Oct, 2019 7:00pm
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Ryan Hamilton won't get to use his newly gained skills in council if he is not re-elected.

Waikato Cherry Tree Festival collapsed in its third year after it failed to secure a resource consent to hold the 10- day event. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Festival organisers collapsed owing $200,000

1 Oct, 2019 4:20pm
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Waikato Cherry Tree Festival organiser is trying to get a loan to repay everyone

Hamilton City Council east ward candidate Tim Young says he didn't realise he was renting out a flat illegally due to a

NEW ZEALAND

Council candidate unknowingly rented out illegal property

1 Oct, 2019 9:10am
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Council candidate says he did not know the dwelling he was renting out was illegal

Far-right Canadian speakers Lauren Southern and Stefan Molyneux being interviewed by Paddy Gower in the Newshub Studios after they were banned from the Bruce Mason Theatre. Photo / Caolan Robertson

NEW ZEALAND

High Court backs Auckland Council decision to cancel Southern and Molyneux event

30 Sep, 2019 6:28pm
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High Court rules Auckland Council within its rights to cancel far right speaking event.

Dozen of orange balloons were set free in the boy's memory. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'I will never get over this': drowned toddler's mum

29 Sep, 2019 10:07am
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"I never thought it would happen to me... I can't really function at all."

Murray Kayes was heading to a new fishing spot in his boat Sea Lion (pictured) when they spotted two men waving at them in the Manukau Harbour. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

Traumatic rescue after boat flips on Manukau Bar

24 Sep, 2019 6:39pm
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The rescuers spotted the men in their bright yellow life jackets waving at them.

Hamilton councillor Mark Bunting's car was snapped parked in a car park reserved for mobility cardholders outside Claudelands Event Centre for a candidate event. Photo / Facebook

NEW ZEALAND

Hamilton councillors snapped using mobility parks for council event

24 Sep, 2019 7:32am
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Hamilton councillor says he moved his car after he was told he was in a mobility car park

Pull out your umbrella and crank up the heater - it's going to be a wet, windy and cold week. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Grab your umbrella: It's going to bucket down

23 Sep, 2019 4:44pm
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Brrr - it's going to be a cold, wet and windy week.

The Waikato Cherry Tree Festival, held at the English Cherry Tree Manor in Tamahere, has been cancelled and the company that runs it has been put into liquidation. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Waikato Cherry Tree Festival goes into liquidation as organisers promise to fix it

22 Sep, 2019 1:22pm
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Organisers of failed Waikato Cherry Tree Festival vow to make it up to ticket holders.

Cricket has already gained 3kg and is starting to walk normally again now he's being cared for by a foster family. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

SPCA staff shocked: Skeletal puppy unable to move

17 Sep, 2019 7:40pm
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Hamilton SPCA says Cricket's case was one of the worst of its type it has ever seen.

The apartment that was sub-let on Airbnb is at 148 Quay St, Auckland Central.

NEW ZEALAND

Airbnb cheek: Tenants fined, lose profit over sub-let flat

17 Sep, 2019 11:40am
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Couple who intentionally sub-let apartment on Booking.com broke tenancy agreement.

Hamilton councillor Siggi Henry said she was really sorry for parking in a mobility car park at Hamilton Gardens because she was running late to an official function. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Hamilton councillor sorry for parking in mobility car park

16 Sep, 2019 7:10pm
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"I'm German. I hate being late. That's my major problem," councillor Siggi Henry said.

TV presenter Mike McRoberts will pose for selfies before hosting Hamilton's mayoral debate on Wednesday. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

About 700 people expected at Mike McRobert's mayoral debate in Hamilton

10 Sep, 2019 8:20pm
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Celebrity-hosted evening at Claudelands Event Centre expected to cost ratepayers $15,000.

An acupuncturist failed to provide adequate care when she punctured a patient's lungs while treating her for an arm and wrist injury. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Acupuncturist punctures patient's lungs during treatment

9 Sep, 2019 4:34pm
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She went to be treated for an arm and wrist injury, but left with two punctured lungs.

Emma's Food Bag owner Emma Emery-Sinclair said being honest with her customers that the business was struggling was a good move. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Local food bag asks for help on the brink of closure

9 Sep, 2019 4:24pm
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"This is not an easy thing to tell you, but we are having a tough time": Owner bares soul.

The three men were thrown into the water about 3pm yesterday off the southern coast of the South Island. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Fiordland jet boat survivor's tough trek to save mate's life

8 Sep, 2019 7:07pm
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Two men waited four hours to be rescued from the rugged south coast of the South Island

Hamilton mayor Andrew King says no agreement to purchase property was made. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Hamilton council puts proposal to buy riverside apartments on hold

8 Sep, 2019 3:48pm
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Mayoral opponent fears the council will be asked to push through more big ticket items

Parts of the Tamaki Drive waterfront have been sandbagged to stop water flowing onto the road during high tide. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland's wild weather topples trees, causes flooding

3 Sep, 2019 8:55pm
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A severe weather watch was issued for parts of the North Island.

SPORT

Don't worry about winning: Rugby, major sports' shock move to keep kids playing

3 Sep, 2019 5:00am
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Major changes to competitions and development opportunities in kids sport on the way.

Health Minister David Clark told Waikato councils asking for him to cover the extra election costs that it was an operational matter and up to the Waikato DHB to decide. Photo / Mark Mitchell

HAMILTON NEWS

Waikato councils made to stump up for unexpected election costs

2 Sep, 2019 2:24pm
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Health Minister rejects councils' request for him to cover unexpected election costs.

Neighbours are at war over a gate one owner installed without the other's permission. Photo / Gary Thomason

NEW ZEALAND

Neighbours at war: Watch as Waiheke resident takes to gate

28 Aug, 2019 3:45pm
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A shared driveway is at the heart of a bitter dispute between two Waiheke neighbours.

Police say the assault on Max Kumar, pictured with partner Rhiannon Barr and son Leonardo, was not random. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Twist in Waiheke assault case after woman charged

27 Aug, 2019 8:08pm
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Police say the two parties had previously been involved in a verbal altercation.

Fresh snow overnight has transformed Turoa's Giant Cafe into an ice palace. Photo / Ruapehu Alpine Lifts

NEW ZEALAND

Snow crew tackle Ruapehu's ice palace

27 Aug, 2019 2:42pm
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Another snowfall overnight means crew are busy with de-icing the lifts and buildings.

Social worker Lauren Bartley said times had changed and women should expect to be paid what they are worth. Photo / HRC

NEW ZEALAND

Women share work discrimination stories for pay transparency campaign

27 Aug, 2019 5:00am
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The HRC is urging the Government to make pay secrecy illegal.

Rhiannon Barr, Max Kumar and their two-year-old son Leonardo are extremely shaken after Kumar was bashed twice in the face on Waiheke Island on Saturday afternoon. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Trouble in paradise: Vicious assault on Waiheke Island

26 Aug, 2019 6:56pm
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Father punched twice in the face while driving family to the beach for a picnic.

More rain is on the cards in Auckland for Monday and Tuesday, but the forecast is fine for Wednesday. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Record miss: 25 days of rain and only two more to come

25 Aug, 2019 7:00pm
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August may miss out on breaking record by just one day.

The new owner of this house, listed at $975,000, will be given an added sweetener of a first class trip to Singapore valued at about $20,000. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Have the house and the holiday: North Shore do-up for sale with first class trip

25 Aug, 2019 4:32pm
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Fancy a new house with a free holiday to Singapore flying first class?

Television journalist Mike McRoberts is hosting Hamilton's mayoral debate next month. Photo / File

ENTERTAINMENT

Ratepayers stump up $15,000 for Mike McRoberts mayoral debate

22 Aug, 2019 8:32am
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Secrecy clause means ratepayers can't know much the celebrity host will be paid.

Waipa mayor Jim Mylchreest enters his third term as mayor unopposed. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Six mayors confirmed without a fight

20 Aug, 2019 7:33pm
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Six councils already know who will lead them next term and voting hasn't even opened.

Police have received reports of a person carrying a firearm near Hamilton museum. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Armed gunman near Hamilton: Police respond to reports

20 Aug, 2019 2:24pm
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Police stood down after searching area for person spotted with firearm.

Cycling is the most dangerous for children, then horse riding, skateboarding, study shows. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

Bike riding worst sport for head injuries in kids, new study shows

20 Aug, 2019 2:00am
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Recreational sports is more likely to cause head injuries in kids than contact sports.

Wellington-based rugby referee Monique Dalley helped save a 14-year-old boy's life after he lost consciousness and stopped breathing during a rugby game. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Quick-thinking ref's CPR saves teenage rugby player

14 Aug, 2019 5:00am
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Young trainee cop saves young player's life on Wellington rugby ground.

Metservice says the next line of Thunderstorms are now moving over Auckland. Photo / Twitter

NEW ZEALAND

Storm eases in Auckland, warnings of 10-metre waves

12 Aug, 2019 6:40pm
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Bunker up: Waves of up to 10 metres heading to parts of the east coast.

Principal Gary Moore confirmed the mother had laid a formal complaint with the school's board of trustees.

NEW ZEALAND

'She just lost it': Mother of assaulted student wants attacker expelled

8 Aug, 2019 11:00am
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A woman has started a petition to keep her daughter's alleged bully out of school.

Landlords had until July 1, 2019 to install underfloor and ceiling insulation in their rental properties. Photo / EECA

NEW ZEALAND

$1500 fine: First landlords busted for breaching new insulation laws

6 Aug, 2019 6:32pm
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The first landlords to breach the new insulation laws have been pinged.

Gregory Ah-Kuoi, 13, vows he's going to kick leukaemia in the butt. Photo / Jason Oxenham

NEW ZEALAND

Gregory's battle: Promising teen hit by leukaemia

6 Aug, 2019 5:00am
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Gregory's parents first thought he had a cold; days later he was diagnosed with leukaemia.

NEW ZEALAND

Brrrrrr! Snow, wind - brace yourself for a chilly night

5 Aug, 2019 5:24pm
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It's colder than usual for August - when can we expect a reprieve?

Murray Mason was a sharp business reporter for the NZ Herald in the 90s. Photo / Facebook

NEW ZEALAND

Journalist found dead in creek at Auckland Domain battled with alcohol

4 Aug, 2019 5:56pm
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Former Herald journalist found dead at Auckland Domain had ongoing battle with alcohol.

Brock Wilton-Weaver has recovered from his illness and is back being a cheeky active toddler. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Sick toddler wakes after 10 days of sleeping non-stop

4 Aug, 2019 5:11pm
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Toddler sedated so his body could fight off bugs woke after 10 days asking for his teddy.

Rick Braddock on his farm on Motutapu Island, where 49 dead cows where buried in an archaeological site without consent. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

DOC and Motutapu Farms apologise for burying cows on heritage site

1 Aug, 2019 7:00am
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DOC and Motutapu Farms buried cows on archaeological site without consent.

A father in a custody dispute fears he will have to leave the country before his case is heard by the courts. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

Further wait for parents of boy in international custody battle

31 Jul, 2019 3:00pm
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Long wait for courts to decide where boy in international custody case should live.

Waitaki District Council has won back the right to decide what happens to a dangerous pit bull, but it's unsure how it can do that now the dog has been returned to a new owner. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Man saves dog from death row after stealing him back from the pound

30 Jul, 2019 8:55pm
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Desperate dog owner admits going to extreme lengths to save beloved dog from death row.

Hamilton Council chief executive Richard Briggs said he probably wouldn't charge for his leadership talks until he had left his current role. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Business on the side: Hamilton City boss sets up motivational speaking firm

30 Jul, 2019 3:00pm
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Hamilton City Council's boss says people like hearing about his leadership journey.

The Gambling Commission has given Hamilton City Council permission to speak at a hearing on SkyCity's application to increase the number of pokie machines at its Hamilton casino. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Gambling Commission dealing with complaint over mayor's conduct separately

24 Jul, 2019 6:57am
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SkyCity's complaint about Hamilton mayor to be dealt with "separately and subsequently"

Hutt Valley DHB failed to provide an adequate level of care for an elderly patient admitted with breathing difficulties, the Health and Disability Commissioner has found. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Hutt Valley DHB ignored patient's warning signs

22 Jul, 2019 3:52pm
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Man on breathing device should have been monitored far more frequently, says HDC.

Brock Wilton-Weaver has been asleep for four days so far while he fights pneumonia and bronchiolitis at Starship Hospital. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Little fighter with coolest attitude faces long recovery

17 Jul, 2019 10:41am
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Doctors first thought he had a cold, four days later he was flown to Starship Hospital

Two converted railways carriages, sleeping up to six people each, in Ōhakune Junction are for sale for $265,000 plus GST. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Cheap and cheerful: Ōhakune train carriages on block

15 Jul, 2019 6:34pm
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Winter holiday home and income in Ōhakune for under $300,000.

Wastewater is washing into Lake Taupō. Photo / Helicopter Services

NEW ZEALAND

Clean-up after raw sewage pours into Lake Taupō to take weeks

2 Jul, 2019 4:04pm
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Eighty per cent of Taupō's wastewater poured straight into lake.

The new Sky Waka gondola opened for business at Whakapapa today. Photo / Ruapehu Alpine Lifts

NEW ZEALAND

Up and away: Mt Ruapehu's first gondola lifts off

2 Jul, 2019 3:29pm
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Skiing and boarding at Mt Ruapehu just got a whole lot more luxurious.

SkyCity has notified the Gambling Commission about threats Hamilton mayor Andrew King allegedly made to stop groups supporting its application for more pokies in its Hamilton casino.

NEW ZEALAND

Hamilton mayor accused of threatening groups with funding cuts

1 Jul, 2019 5:00pm
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Hamilton mayor tells groups supporting SkyCity could impact future council funding

A Nelson man, pictured on his wedding day earlier this year, has compared being given a cancer drug for free to winning Lotto. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

$540,000 of cancer drugs free: Scheme that may help Kiwis

26 Jun, 2019 5:00am
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A little-known support scheme can provide cancer patients a lifeline.

Kiwis deserve the best treatments available for blood cancer, says Myeloma NZ. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

Blood cancer: Call for better access to new treatments

26 Jun, 2019 12:01am
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Kiwis deserve the best treatments available for blood cancer, says Myeloma NZ.

Expect some frosty starts and sunny days this week. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Get ready to go outdoors - fine weather ahead

25 Jun, 2019 1:28pm
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Frosty starts and sunny days forecast across NZ this week.

Father frustrated NZ court will not enforce its own custody order, faces deportation. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

Global custody battle after mother flees with son to NZ

18 Jun, 2019 5:00am
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Father frustrated NZ court will not enforce its own custody order, faces deportation.