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'Distressing' reports of dogs discarded from moving vehicles
SPCA says without enough information it's hard to bring people to account.
Waikato Club Rugby preview
Friday night Colts rugby gets the weekend underway tonight at Willoughby Park.
Waikato player set for Wallaroos debut
Wood helped the Western Force to their maiden finals appearance in 2024.
Waihī couple celebrate 65 years of marriage
David and Sheila Callaghan were married on May 16, 1959. Video / Allan Williams
The goat did it, says man defending family violence allegations
But, a jury wasn't buying it - defendant guilty of multiple charges.
'Spiritual awakening': Woman got drunk, danced in the rain then set house on fire
Raewyn Newport drank two bottles of wine in four hours.
Engineer jailed over fraud linked to almost 1000 properties
It's been described as possibly the biggest-ever building industry scam in New Zealand.
Library membership data moved offshore
Thames-Coromandel and Hauraki District councils are two of 41 councils to make the move.
Ponsonby shooting: Police 'well advanced' on planning, monitoring for gunman's funeral
Hone Kay-Selwyn's funeral is coming up and will likely be attended by gang members.
Two-truck crash on State Highway 29 leaves debris blocking road
The road was reduced to one lane for several hours but has since reopened.
Raglan surfer selected for Paris Olympics
Billy Stairmand is an eight-time national surf champion.
Gang member who fatally shot man deemed ‘low-risk’ by Corrections
Hone Kay-Selwyn shot a man but had been assessed as a low risk of reoffending.
Minister to decide on village name change proposal
Te Korowai o Wainuiārua wants National Park Village to be named Waimarino.
Thames pool proposal attracts nearly 1500 submissions
The proposal for a new pool in Thames has struck a nerve with ratepayers.
BoP residents wake to icy temps, Minister praises restraint amid grid crisis
The country’s grid operator Transpower issued a warning notice.
'Third-world stuff': Energy minister praises chilly Kiwis' restraint amid grid crisis
The country’s grid operator issued a warning notice in advance.
Surf lifesavers get set to take on the world
Two Whangamatā lifesavers to join the national team at the world championships in Aussie.
Auckland police monitor Killer Beez gang convoy for Ponsonby gunman
Killer Beez gang members travelled in convoy with the body of Hone Kay-Selwyn.
Overcoming obstacles takes on a whole new meaning in this sport
Three Taupō athletes will face obstacles at the world championships in Costa Rica.
'We want to get our crowds back': Black Ferns look inwards ahead of season opener
National side prepare for first test of the year against the USA in Hamilton on Saturday.
SH29 over Kaimai Range to close for four nights
The closures are needed for asphalt renewals and routine maintenance.
'Third-world stuff': Crisis meeting held ahead of grid emergency as polar blast bears down
Friday promises NZ's coldest day of 2024 - and more frosty temperatures are due tonight.
Tattooist of Auschwitz author talks about best-selling novel's journey to miniseries
Heather Morris on the whirlwind ride with Tattooist of Auschwitz miniseries.
Killer Beez gang convoy heads to Auckland with Hone Kay-Selwyn's body
Auckland police are monitoring the convoy with support from the Eagle helicopter.
Ponsonby Rd shooting victim starred in TVNZ reality show
Production company mourns 'beautiful, kind and gentle person'.
All Black suffers injury setback; faces eight-week recovery
The four-test All Blacks lock has had a rough run of injuries.
Secrets within Te Kūiti shearer statue to be revealed
The first of three mystery packages is due to be removed.
Police monitoring Killer Beez convoy towards Rotorua for Ponsonby gunman
The body of the shooter was removed from a rural property yesterday.
Preparations for 56th Fieldays ramp up
This year's event will have a line-up of 1000 exhibitors at Mystery Creek.
Ponsonby Rd shooter was son of celebrated filmmaker Don Selwyn
The gunman was Hone Kay-Selwyn. He killed Robert Sidney Horne on Sunday night.
The chief executive of a rugby union who's never played a game in her life
A former Central Hawke's Bay woman beat 40 applicants for the role.
Theatre performances and sports galore - here's what's on in the Waikato
What events are on in the Waikato?