Alleged kidnapping trial aborted due to 'Covid-19 reasons'
The trial was due to start its sixth day when it had to be aborted.
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Three arrested following 2019 death
Joshua Terrey's body was found at a Hamilton community centre in late 2019.
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Dairy owners claim criminals are "getting younger and vicious" thanks to social media.
Two in hospital, one arrested after assault at Hamilton school
Pair seriously injured but students and staff safe after incident outside Hamilton school.
More than just gardens: Hamilton's green spaces showcase civilisation
How Lucy Ryan came home to Hamilton, to be director of the world-class Hamilton Gardens.
City's food waste collection back in full swing
Production of compost from Hamilton's food waste will also resume next week.
Entrepreneur Ezra Hirawani named Young New Zealander of the Year
Ezra Hirawani is the co-founder of Māori power company Nau Mai Rā.
New Zealand's first Pan Pacific hub is shaping up in Hamilton
Pacific Island community trust K'aute Pasifika hosted a site visit for selected invitees.
State housing development in Hamilton delayed by several years
Kāinga Ora is warning completion date for Hamilton housing complex may move again.
What was the point? The impact of vaccine mandates in Northland and their purpose
Covid-19 modeller explains the need for introducing and removing vaccine mandates.
Hamilton man admits fatal driving charge
Michael Barugh Way's driving killed one woman and injured another person.
Wanted: Global manhunt for NZ gangster on the run
Image of fugitive Shane Ngakuru published for the first time.
Watch: Thieves storm vape store, taking $12,000 worth of items
CCTV shows the people running into the store and grabbing everything they possibly can.
Waikato takes action against climate change
Impact Hub Waikato is hosting an event to develop solutions to local climate challenges.
New Zealand's sexiest - and least sexy - cities revealed
Where are the kinkiest Kiwis? New research reveals New Zealand's sexiest cities.
'A boy battling his past': Waikato methamphetamine manufacturer pens poem to judge
Alan McQuade had a traumatic childhood, which led him down a destructive path.
Hamilton man shot dead by AOS used illegal firearm returned by police
His estranged wife told police he was planning a mass shooting and slept with a pistol.
New branding steers Tainui Group Holdings
Brand aligns to Waikato-Tainui at a time of significant change and growth for TGH
'Unacceptable': Police on milk tanker damage, hammer being used in stand-off
Police say they are committed to "holding the offenders to account".
Watch: Milk tanker blocked by group of drivers - milk released, floods on to road
A young woman was reportedly injured as she tried to protect the tanker driver.
Mum's second brave cancer battle: 'I'm fighting this for my daughter'
Hamilton mum Karen reveals what she's learned from her second struggle with cancer.
Children turned into gang members by state
Paora Sweeney and Wiremu Waikari suffered appalling abuse at the hands of state carers.
Horror highway attack: Victim critical as video shows biker gang swarming ute
Police confirm man got out of vehicle just before he was attacked.
Cyclists encouraged to 'take the lane' at roundabouts to keep safe
Inquest into the death of retired teacher and cyclist Mike Leach continues today.
'I saw a gap and put my foot down', truck driver's fatal assumption prior to crash
Truck blind spots and wrong road markings are key issues in the inquest, the coroner says.
Homicide investigation following death of man in Hamilton overnight
The man had sustained serious injuries and died at the scene, police said.
'Too much boob': Physiotherapist accused of touching breast
A physiotherapist is accused of touching a woman's breast three times during a massage.
National MP breaks arms, fractures spine after falling from platform
National MP out of action after suffering multiple injuries.
Midweek micro-adventures are all the rage and here's why
If you wish summer could last forever, ensure it does with a midweek microadventure.
Homicide investigation launched in Hamilton after 37yo man dies
Emergency services were called to a house on Vernall St, in Nawton, yesterday evening.
Psychiatrist thought man shot by police was stable
Inquest into mentally unwell man's death hears psychiatrist thought he was stable.
'More should have been done': Fatally shot man inquest reopens
Vaughan Te Moananui's inquest reopens after his psychiatrist rejected criticism of care.
Explore the Waikato River eight different ways
With twisting waters, bridges, lakes, and dams, adventure awaits on the Waikato River.
Why $100m new Te Huia rail service may not last: report
Analysis claims the service costs more than taking a car and creates more carbon.