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Marokopa resident certain someone is helping runaway dad Tom Phillips

Police in southwest Waikato are stepping up their search for runaway dad Tom Phillips.

‘You don’t expect me to pay for these, do you?': Knife-wielding robber’s words to store worker

After the robbery, Tyrone Harrison assaulted a stranger and headbutted a police officer.

'Lost his moral compass': Ex-councillor struck off from practising law

Duncan Takena Stirling misappropriated $100,000 from his firm's trust account.

Drones being used in search for missing fisherman in Raglan

The fisherman went missing four days ago.

Phishing scammer fleeces construction boss - while serving home detention for similar offending

He used a sim-swapping scheme and phishing email to get the man's banking information.

'Pig poo': Piggery under investigation over effluent discharge

Waikato Regional Council said the court order was unprecedented for the region.

Hamilton boys on overseas adventure of a lifetime

An adventurous group of 12 taking part in the special car rally Poles of Inconvenience.

Ruakura Inland Port welcomes first cargo trains

The inland port is located adjacent to the Ruakura Superhub, set to open this year.

Cheating in school's rowing programme 'prolific' - parent

A parent describes his son being told to do the same thing the school was sanctioned for.

Missing Marokopa dad spotted three times in stolen ute in Waikato

Police say there has been a sighting of Tom Phillips, the first since 2022.

'I don't want to fight': Man left blind in one eye after vicious assault by colleague

The victim was trying to stop an attack on his colleague by Tai Paekau, 53.

Maadi Cup rowing: School stripped of North Island titles after admitting rule breaches

The school's disqualification has seen other schools move up the ranks in 19 races.

Bank worker admits siphoning $60k from employer

The woman, aged in her 30s, will file for permanent name suppression at sentencing.

Tauranga-based artist wins National Contemporary Art Award

The annual award, founded by the Waikato Society of Arts, has been held since 2000.

Public Purse: The new Three Waters bosses and why their pay is so extraordinary

OPINION: Money like water - the execs now presiding over diminished Three Waters fiefdoms.

Five youths aged 13-15 armed with firearms and axe rob north Waikato liquor store

After the Pokeno store was raided the group made their getaway at high speed on SH1.

Five youths arrested after aggravated robbery in Pōkeno

Police say charges for the youths are being considered.

'Unprovoked and random': Shopkeeper allegedly attacked by man armed with homemade weapon

The man allegedly attacked the shopkeeper with a knife attached to a walking stick.