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Casino doors shut next week: What happens to 700 SkyCity Auckland staff?

Will staff be paid? Will they have to come to work still? Work shifts? What will they do?

Child in hospital with critical injuries after serious incident in Hamilton

One person has been arrested and police are not currently looking for anyone else.

Man blackmails Tinder victim: Pay up or I tell your family

Kavinesh Lal received $1300 in exchange for not revealing the victim was gay.

From a truck driver to a unifier for Māori - Kīngi Tūheitia’s legacy

Kīngi Tūheitia did not know he would succeed his mother until she died.

Residents invited to cross Hamilton's newest bridge before it opens to traffic

The bridge is part of the Peacocke Programme, which will eventually house 20,000 people.

'A symbol of hope': Waikato memory meadows in full bloom on Daffodil Day

Two Waikato parks have transformed into a sea of yellow daffodils.

Seven Waikato athletes to shine at Paris 2024 Paralympics

NZ Paralympic Team competes in eight sports, with 25 athletes and 41 staff, aiming for per

Waikato vs Auckland: Stan Thomas Memorial trophy clash in Bunnings NPC

Two potential debuts as Waikato as aim to continue their strong defence of the trophy.

Retired Hamilton guide dog and 'reading buddy' wins title of NZ's 'Top Dog with a Job'

Greta’s calm presence and persona have been key in helping autistic children learn.

All Blacks Sevens star Leroy Carter joins Gallagher Chiefs on two-year deal

Carter, a World Rugby Sevens Player nominee, switches to Chiefs after Olympics quarter-fin

Dairy company made false ‘100% Pure NZ’ claims on products from India

Dairy company fined $420k for misleading customers.

'Not mature enough': New security guard called police about a fake supermarket shooting

Leah Grayling made several hoax 111 calls and would laugh when police turned up.

Man screamed 'I'll run you over b****' as he drove towards his ex-partner

But a judge has given Legion Turner a chance, saying 'you let me down, you go to prison'.

Tears as jury finds teen stepmum killed toddler Harlee-Rose

The Crown said Jessica Mulford was resentful about caring for 2-year-old Harlee-Rose.

Emergency services respond to Hamilton house fire

Nobody was home at the time of the fire.

'I can float': School missed 'red flag' in drowned student's swimming form

A coroner has found closer supervision of Jaden Chhayrann should have taken place.

Dog's life saved thanks to 12k social media followers

The paralysed pooch was diagnosed with help from his fans.

'Hybrid player': All Black Sevens star signs with Chiefs

The Waikato franchise has received a boost ahead of the 2025 season.