Latest from Ngaruawahia
'Felt their back crack': Woman jailed for beating, punching and kicking children
The 31-year-old threw one child into a wall with so much force that it left a hole.
Waikato band IA and Rei release new song inspired by whakataukī
He piko he tuna is about resilience and love the despite challenges of life.
To bee, or not to bee: Looking after the littlest livestock
'Bees are not as easy to look after as many people think.'
Family honours legacy of slain woman Turipapa Tukere
The Ngāruawāhia woman died after a daylight brawl in Waikato.
‘Love you Scrap Dogg’: Murder accused drops suppression bid
Chalise Tei Barton-Barbarich allegedly killed a woman during a brawl.
‘F*** this’: Frustrated mum removed baby's oxygen, tried to leave ED after delays
Now the Waikato woman has ended up in court for the way she handled the situation.
Marketplace fraudster strikes again; victims sent screenshots of fake bank payments
The now 20-year-old pretended to pay for a $20,000 ute and $10,000 trailer.
Seeds of hope: Globally rare habitat shows signs of recovery after 1000ha blaze
The October fire released about $9.6m worth of carbon into the atmosphere.
Police searching for wanted man, Daaron Wilson, in Hamilton and Huntly areas
Police believe he is in the Huntly or Hamilton area.
Have you seen missing woman Gracie?
Police say Gracie was last seen on January 17 around Fairmont St, Ngāruawāhia.
'Upsetting': Police appeal for witnesses after serious Waikato crash
Police said support services will be available for those first on the scene.
Search warrants executed in Christchurch after woman dies following Waikato brawl
The 42-year-old died after a violent brawl in broad daylight.
‘Don’t know what a firearm is': Man busted with .22 rifle, 30cm knife
Hikurangi Harrison was also sentenced on a reckless driving charge.
'Housing is a human right': Tamariki in Hamilton emergency motels drops from 516 to 165
Households in emergency housing motels dropped from 507 in 2023, to 144 in November 2024.
Late-night naked antics, chicken coop surprise for residents
Both incidents occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning at around 2am.
No suspects identified in Ngāruawāhia homicide
Tukere, 42, died after a daylight brawl in Ngāruawāhia on December 27.
'No one deserves that': Family, friends pay tribute to Ngāruawāhia homicide victim
Police have named the woman who died as 42-year-old Turipapa Tukere.
Police given special powers amid gang retaliation fears after woman’s death in Waikato
Homicide investigation continues into Turipapa Tukere's death in Ngāruawāhia.
Police name woman who died after Ngāruawāhia brawl, urge witnesses to speak up
Police are 'committed to identifying who is responsible'.
Police launch homicide investigation after woman dies after Ngāruawāhia fight
She died before she could be airlifted to the hospital.
'Utterly stupid and selfish': Crash victim's family front killer meth-driver
The woman had kids in the car when she ploughed into the back of Raymond Mathews.
Man ran down teen the same day he was in court for running down elderly woman
He suffered multiple fractures and internal injuries and was left fighting for his life.
New CEO has spent 30 years with Matamata council
Manaia Te Wiata has been the council's group manager for business support for 30 years.
House fire in Ngāruawāhia, emergency services on scene
"One patient was assessed at the scene as being in a minor condition."
Couple want dog responsible for death of pet found before it kills again
The loss of their pet has had a profound effect on the couple.
Historic railway station building bounces back from arson attack
The station has been renovated and will be turned into a museum soon.
39 years in Taupiri - no problems. 3 weeks in Huntly and $40,000 worth of bikes vanish
One of the stolen bikes was a Triumph that was only purchased six weeks ago.