Church mentor jailed for sex with girl, 13
Former church youth worker Damien Peden, 24, has been jailed for 22 months.
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Hog's Breath Cafe in Hamilton closes
Hog's Breath Cafe in Hamilton closed its doors for good on Sunday.
Red Fox Tavern murder accused remanded in custody
The murder of Chris Bush in 1987 has been one of New Zealand's enduring cold cases.
Heavy rain causes slips to fall on roads
"Severe weather" warning: heavy rain in parts of Gisborne and northern Hawke's Bay.
Uni lecturer under fire after prayer comment
Lecturer is under fire after implying employers should not hire Muslim workers.
Weekend weather: Heavy rain for North Island
It's an inside day for most across the North Island.
Vote 2017: Your say - who is winning the race?
Heart Beat series: They told us about their towns. Now hear their views on the election.
Local Focus: Mood on the streets - Pirongia Golf Club
Pirongia Golfers leaning to the right. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: No more Te Kuiti Campground
Residents struggling to find somewhere to live. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: No more Te Kuiti Campground
Residents struggling to find somewhere to live. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Waikato midwives quitting in droves
Pregnant women could be left without a lead maternity carer after midwives quit in droves.
Who killed Tirau grandmother?
Police would like to know who killed a Tirau grandmother.
Local Focus: On a mission to enrol more youth
One hundred and fifty thousand youth yet to enrol. Made with Funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: On a mission to enrol more youth
One hundred and fifty thousand youth yet to enrol. Made with Funding from NZ On Air.
No fraud at Waikato District Council
There has been no fraud found at Waikato District Council following an investigation.
Rocket Lab's 'stack test' a success
Rocket Lab's test caused a bit of a stir amongst Waikato locals yesterday
Local Focus: Surfing scientists seek the best breaks
Seven surf breaks studied for 'Surfonomics'. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Tragic death of Alyisa Kelly: 'She was so good at life'
Alyisa Kelly had been showing her boyfriend around NZ when she was killed in a car crash.
Police hunt pair after patrol car rammed in Tairua
A police officer had to take evasive action after their vehicle was rammed
Waikato child wins $100,000 in Bonus Bonds draw
A Waikato school girl has won $100,000 in Bonus Bonds this month.
Hamilton boss paid staff in cash, ciggies
It seems selling all of his possessions may help Karl Barbalich avoid jail on tax charges.
Empty shoes for people lost to suicide
Bereaved Kiwis are carrying the shoes of their lost loved ones around the country.
A guilty secret: Who killed Rick Hayward?
Rick Hayward vanished after parking his car on an isolated back road four years ago.
All Blacks plan test tribute to Pinetree
All Blacks to show mark of respect for the great Sir Colin Meads.
Two badly hurt in separate vehicle incidents
A 16-year-old boy who rolled a quad motorbike is among the injured.
Deadly twister tore track through Hamilton
Tornado killed three people and wrecked houses 69 years ago today.
Crash causes delays on SH1 south of Auckland
Two people were hurt in the crash on the Waikato Expressway.
Local Focus: Where will Te Kuiti campground residents go?
Less than a week before residents are forced out. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Where will Te Kuiti campground residents go?
Less than a week before residents are forced out. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Weekend weather: Wet for some, dry for most
Settled weather is on the way for tomorrow's night transtasman rugby clash.
Kinloch shooting death: Police seize vehicle
Police probing the shooting death of Kinloch man Scott John Henry have seized a vehicle.
Rollie Heke charged with attempted murder
Rollie Heke was sought for two weeks after allegedly firing at police in Morrinsville.
Mexico holiday from hell for Kiwis: 'Run, just ... run!'
They will never travel back to Mexico after what they've been through.
Heartbeat: Dreams lost and found in Thames
Thames can be a place of opportunity, residents say.