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Shane Edwards’ death: Police going door-to-door in Tokoroa

Shane Edwards went missing on May 14, 2022. His remains were recently found.

'Emotional rollercoaster': Teen beats cancer twice in three years

'The true meaning of Christmas has become more profound for us – cancer has changed us.'

'He didn't walk there': Missing man's mother has questions after remains found on isolated farm

She is grateful 'he's not lost any more' but has few answers about how her son died.

'Unusual circumstances': Remains identified as Tokoroa man missing for two years

Police are appealing for information - 'even the smallest detail could be crucial'.

Police on the hunt for Toyota after roadworker threatened with gun

Police are seeking dashcam footage of the vehicle involved in the incident.

Oceania Healthcare records $17.1m interim loss, sells properties

Firm selling older rest homes to put money into more upmarket villages, fancy care suites.

'A lot of angry people': Workers at NZ's largest paper mill told of plans to halt production

Many workers chose to walk out of a meeting at Kinleith Mill this morning.

Kinleith Mill job losses feared with ‘change proposal’

Meeting scheduled for this morning as changes proposed at Tokoroa site.

'Best solution': SH1 section set to partially reopen this week

'We lost four days of work since we started work in this area, all because of rain.'

Kebab shop boss made underpaid migrant staff repay pay rises

Ripped-off workers owed thousands in unpaid wages, holiday pay and for the repayments.

Former All Blacks coach Ian Foster receives Hamilton civic award

Rugby legend Ian Foster was awarded the Hamilton Kirikiriroa Medal.

NZTA advises Auckland to Wellington motorists to avoid SH1

A detour of 23km or about 16mins will be in place.

Air quality in Tokoroa still one of nation's worst

Air pollutants have mostly decreased in NZ, but Tokoroa is still one of the worst.

Female councillors question mayor's committee reshuffle

Tense exchanges were had at a South Waikato District Council meeting last week.

Meth, guns and cash seized after search warrants

A 45-year-old from Tokoroa is due to appear in court tomorrow.

Body found in burnt-out car not yet formally identified

The body was found in the front seat of burning car.

Body found after car fire on SH1

Emergency services were called to the scene about 7pm.

Fatal crash: Daughter waited for dad's nightly call, but it never came

Now the man who killed Jackson French has been sentenced - and forgiven.