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Serious crash Waikato: Car in flames after hitting power pole, one person critically injured
Debris has been strewn for about 50m all around the crash scene.
Covid-19 coronavirus: Te Aroha Four Square owners deliver groceries to vulnerable, elderly
Adam and Alyce Phimester have come out from behind the checkout to hit the road.
Waikato Regional Council leaders give 20 per cent of their salaries away
Waikato Regional Council CEO and chairman are also giving away 20 per cent of their pay.
Man killed, child in hospital after both receive electric shocks
The incident happened in Ngatira, in South Waikato.
'We are holding our breath': Doctor warns of 'serious catch-up' after Covid crisis
A man who had a heart attack delayed going to ED because he didn't want to be a burden.
Dirt bike crackdown: Reckless riders ordered off the road
None of the riders were on "essential" business when they were stopped by police.
Waikato DHB ramps up Covid tests at supermarkets
The DHB can now test up to 800 Covid-19 samples a day - one of the best capacities in NZ.
Mooloo's overseas international XV
Waikato rugby players who have played for overseas international teams over the years.
Hamilton council CEO does U-turn on pay cut
Richard Briggs bows to public pressure and gives up 20 per cent of his pay packet.
Revealed: NZ's Covid 19 'hotspots' for targeted testing
More testing is taking place in Auckland, Queenstown, Canterbury and Waikato.
Lockdown breach: Dirt bike seized, rider referred to Youth Aid
A dirt bike rider lost their motorbike after police tracked them down and seized it.
Matamata coronavirus cluster results in death
Man in his 90s linked to Matamata cluster of Covid-19 one of two deaths confirmed today.
'Kiwi ingenuity at its finest': Hope for 250 new ventilators by end of month
Machines cost about $8000, compared to the standard ventilator which costs about $100,000.
Nurse caring for Covid-19 patients tests positive
Health authorities are attempting to trace any community contact.
Waikato's $2.875 billion plan for post-Covid 19 future
The Waikato has put forward a multimillion-dollar list of projects to boost the economy.
'Deeply upset': Air NZ flight attendant speaks out as Bluff wedding cluster nears 100 cases
Ninety-two infections are now linked to each of the two significant clusters.
Homicide probe launched after body found in Waikato
The victim was found at a rural property in Horsham Downs on Monday, April 13.
Accused shoplifter charged with assault after spitting at police
"It's something our officers shouldn't have to put up with."
Easter road toll officially zero - for just the second time
But police found more than 600 people breaking the lockdown rules at the weekend.
How contagious is it? Six big coronavirus questions
Scientists are racing to discover as much as they can about the deadly coronavirus.
Raglan woman loses home, belongings in fire
The woman was unsure if she had insurance to cover the blaze.
Daughter's heartbreak: Kiwi woman blocked from Australia to see dying father
Australia wouldn't allow entry for daughter to see dying dad.
Hunker down in lockdown: Easter weather to deteriorate across NZ
The golden weather is coming to an wet and chilly end for some.
'Patching over': Mongrel Mob leader's brother, nephew join Comancheros
High-profile gang leader warned of Oz threat; now brother and nephew have joined rivals.
100,000 deaths globally; UK reeling after deadliest day; 2 NZ fatalities
"We continue to endure great pain … We feel this loss deeply."
Canterbury's low rate of Covid-19 testing revealed
MOH reveals details on Covid-19 tests throughout the country
Two nurses on elderly ward test positive for Covid-19
All staff who came into contact with the pair have been stood down.
Police raid Thames property, firearms and drugs seized
Dogs at the property were in such a poor condition that some had to be put down.
Easter travellers banned: Police to set up checkpoints, arrests likely
Anyone travelling at Easter, breaking lockdown rules, could be arrested.
Hot stuff! Kiwi family's hilarious Covid-19 music video
Watch: Lockdown turns to rock down in family's disco parody (sorry Donna Summer).
Health watchdog finds multiple failures at Waikato DHB hospital
The hospital should never have carried out the surgery as it wasn't properly equipped.
Matamata woman's anxious 8-day wait for test results
The ministry has apologised and says its average wait time is around 24 hours.
Police checkpoints could be set up at beach, holiday hotspots at Easter
Thinking of heading away of Easter - think again.