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Man accused of hit-and-run manslaughter appears in court
Riki Ronald Edward Lum appeared in the Hamilton District Court today.

Second person charged after deaf and blind man's death in alleged hit-and-run
The man has been charged with being an accessory after the fact to manslaughter.

House smashed up by cops and vandals for sale
Kāinga Ora was planning to demolish the house but decided to hand it over to the police.

Man charged over deaf and blind man's death in alleged hit and run
Police arrested a 31-year-old man in Hamilton today.

Astrid Jorgensen's Pub Choir shines on America's Got Talent stage
Astrid's AGT audition has more than 2 million views on YouTube.

'Horrendous driving': Public help nab teen driver in police pursuit across Waikato
Driver struck innocent motorists, and it was 'only down to luck' no one died, cop says.

'Crazy couple of days': Chiefs most represented club in All Blacks squad after losing final
The All Blacks' third test against France in Hamilton next month is already sold out.

Principals seek support after 80% spike in students disciplined for weapons
Figures show 526 students faced discipline for weapons last year.

Body found in Waikato River identified as man missing since 2019
His death is treated as unexplained and has been referred to the coroner.

'Over the moon': Taplin's first win with father watching
Jack Taplin rode his first winner aboard Pacifico at Tauranga on Saturday.

Police seek sightings of two missing teens last seen in red vehicle
Concerned families urge anyone with information to contact police on 105.

Tainui Group Holdings welcomes new CEO
The news comes a year after previous chief executive Chris Joblin announced his departure.

Play inspired by Agatha Christie's life to be staged in Hamilton
The Mysterious Disappearance will have its opening night on June 28.

Netball: HGHS Old Girls clench win over Waikato Uni Premier Reserves
The promotion-relegation game was tightly contested.

Lord Spencer storms to victory at Te Aroha, impresses ahead of features
Lord Spencer won the Silver Fern Farms Hurdle at Te Aroha on Sunday.

Jockey honours late father's promise with steeplechase win
Emily Farr fulfilled a promise at Te Aroha, guiding Leitrim Lad to victory.

Departing Chiefs coach McMillian content despite Super Rugby heartbreak
In five seasons under Clayton McMillan, the Chiefs lost four finals.

Crusaders claim Super Rugby Pacific title
The Crusaders saw off the Chiefs in a physical encounter in Christchurch.

Nurse conned $112k from workmates for gigs, gambling
Angelina Reyes also took bereavement leave – but her mother and father are still alive.

My father was a community hero - he also sexually abused me
Two sisters fight to expose their honoured father for sexually abusing them as children.

Probe into man who abused girl as he read her stories led to another sinister finding
William Seddon had a collection of child abuse images, said to have led to the assaults.