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Ute flips into oncoming traffic after collision with truck
Crash closes Pukete Bridge and arterial route in north Hamilton after ute flips.
Puppy shot in the head multiple times with air gun in the Waikato
The three-month-old puppy has been named Sia by the Waikato Animal Control team.
Policeman drags unconscious man out of burning home
Constable's bravery cited in neighbour's letter to police.
Remarkable case: A rattle in pregnant woman's chest was shrinking tumour
"I couldn't have my children's last memory of me suffering the side effects of chemo."
Dr Evil: 'You're a sexual predator' - Victim to psychiatrist
Teenage victim of psychiatrist's sexual abuse gives insightful account of harrowing case.
Election 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPs
Who are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.
Morrinsville's massive night! Ardern back as PM, local wins Lotto's $5.5m prize
It's a big election night for Morrinsville with someone taking home $5.5m in Lotto.
High-profile Nat MPs Brownlee, Smith, Bishop set to lose seats
Up to 20 seats could change hands tonight, most - but not all - to Labour.
Pod of whales stranded in Coromandel, locals asked to stay away
A group of 40-60 whales are stranded in Colville Bay.
Hypothermia, drinking suspected cause of Lake Taupō deaths - mayor
Taupo Mayor says "it's so unusual two would die together".
Election Day weather divide: Mostly fine in North Island, rain in the South
Voters can expect mostly fine weather in North Island; umbrellas, coats needed in South.
Waikato fatal: Motorcyclist, 17, dies after collision with truck
The 17-year-old died of his injuries in Waikato Hospital yesterday.
Protesters shut down mine near Huntly
Some activists were arrested after they chained themselves to an internal gate.
Waikato police urge caution after 3 motorcycle crashes, 2 fatal, in a week
One motorcyclist remains in a critical condition in Waikato Hospital.
'Misinformation': Mongrel Mob boss hits back at police drug claims
Waikato Mongrel Mob leader says drug allegations about his chapter are untrue.
Sky Garden tower could be missing X-factor for Hamilton tourism
The timber Sky Garden tower could be over 100 metres high.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)
Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).
Attitude Awards: 'I don't care what people say about what they think I can't do'
In a judgmental society, you get to decide what affects you, finalist says.
Raglan campervan murder: 'None of this will bring Sean back', sister says
"He's a dangerous individual that deserves to be put away for a long time," a sister says.
Raglan campervan murder: Man admits killing Australian tourist
Mark Garson has admitted charges of murder and threatening to kill.
Hamilton man who kidnapped 4-year-old gets five years in jail on numerous sex offences
Taukiri Makaira Cash undertook a two-month spree of sexual offending against young girls.
Port Waikato voting papers reprinted after mistake leaves no circle for Vision New Zealand voters to tick
There was a space, but no circle, for voters to tick next to the party's name.
Tuberculosis found in Waikato's Spring Hill prison
The prisoner arrived into prison on August 31, during Covid-19 alert level 2 restrictions.
Hamilton father killing: Seven accused plead not guilty
The group also had their name suppressions continued.
Intruders break into house to steal drugs. Man who shot them cleared of murder
The jury has returned with their verdicts in relation to the shooting in June last year.
Waikato drug raid: 100 arrested, guns and cash seized
The haul also included $350,000 in cash, high value motor vehicles and motorcycles.
Kawhia shooting: Hamilton jury begin their deliberations over accused's fate
The jury was sent off to begin their deliberations at 10.50am today.
Kawhia shooting: Murder accused's guilt not proven, defence lawyer says
Philip Morgan, QC, has given closing submissions in the murder trial for Orren Williams.
Kawhia accused was 'shooting to kill out of anger' - Crown
Firing at least 8 shots has been described as "reckless in the extreme" by the crown.
Record year for Waikato's Tatua dairy company
Tatua dairy farmers are again the envy of the sector.
Waikato river tragedy: Missing man Kayne Kohu's body found
Kayne Kohu went missing after getting into trouble in the river on August 23.
'Witch hunt' over student's death on school grounds
Rumours about the girl's death have seen a fellow student abused.