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Police not ruling out further charges after ex-inspector offers to help end Tom Phillips standoff
The father and his three children were spotted in the Marokopa bush last month.
Former police inspector offers to negotiate end to three-year Tom Phillips standoff
The father and his three children were spotted in the Marokopa bush last month.
‘Just leave him alone’: Tom Phillips' father makes plea as hunt for fugitive dad goes on
The whole thing was a 'rort from the beginning', Neville Phillips says.
Watch: Top cop reveals motive for Tom Phillips' disappearance
The Herald spoke with the lead detective inspector on the case for its mini-documentary.
Rain to dampen Labour weekend for much of the country
'A lot of the country had a good weekend last weekend, it’s not going to repeat.'
Join the Rams: King Country seeks support for Lochore Cup showdown
King Country Rams reach the 2024 Lochore Cup final after thrilling 34-31 win.
'No one can imagine the daily torment': Daughters praise mother of missing Marokopa children for speaking out
The daughters hope they are 'getting closer to seeing our babies again' soon.
HPV self-testing a 'gamechanger' for Waikato women, nurse says
Outreach nurses have screened 776 hard-to-reach women from Waikato since last year.
Watch: 'Pawns in his game': Mum of missing Marokopa kids speaks of 'loss of my babies'
“There’s three children still missing with a criminal at large,” Cat said.
Tourism spots out in the cold after two councils split with regional tourism organisation
'Waitomo and Ōtorohanga won’t be recommended anymore,' says RTO chief.
'Come home': Grandma's plea to fugitive son Tom Phillips to bring back kids
And the grandma squashes rumours she's been helping the elusive family.
Pig hunters report seeing missing Marokopa family, police and helicopters deployed
Two helicopters have been sweeping the Marokopa area today.
New sighting of fugitive father Tom Phillips reported, police make fresh inquiries
The Herald understands a group of young pig hunters reported the sighting.
Three people injured after truck and car crash on SH3
One man was seriously injured and was transported to hospital by helicopter.
Electric wheelchair fire leaves one person critically injured
The man was transported to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition by helicopter.
Collaboration with marae wins The Lines Company major award
The Lines Company collaborates with marae; wins major energy project award.
Remote Ruapehu restaurant wins national award
'We knew it was a fairly crazy project but we ended up putting two and two together.'
World's biggest YouTuber gives away $50k to Kiwi lifesaver after cave survival
The YouTuber headed underground in New Zealand - and millions tuned in.
A whole ewe world: Waikato shearer places 12th at Europe's largest agricultural show
Wellington placed 12th in ladies' shearing at Europe's biggest agricultural show.
My Kitchen Rules NZ contestant dies
Michael Murray competed in the 2024 season of MKR with his cousin Piki Knap.
Rope tangles in helicopter rotor leaving one person seriously injured in Marokopa
One patient is being transported to hospital in serious condition.
Water funding remains problem for councils
A rural mayor says there’s no incentive for councils to band together in new entities.
Investigation into cause of house fire
'The damage was significant and we have a specialist fire investigator out there.'
Jack Fagan's shearing world record smashed in England
English shearer Nick Greaves now holds eight-hour strong wool lamb shearing world record.
Waikato councils' Long-Term Plans come at a cost
Most councils have now adopted their 2024-34 LTPs.
'Wide-reaching snow event': Thunderstorms tipped for North Island as snow continues in South
MetService says it's going to be a 'very average winter's day' today.
Maru Energy Trust receives funding boost
The Lines Company increased funding to warm up local homes.
Cortez Ratima eyes test rugby debut off the bench
Cortez Ratima named for debut off bench following injury to TJ Perenara.
Hamilton's family's sporting dynasty grows with All Blacks halfback call-up
Noah Hotham could become the third sibling to represent New Zealand.
Police chose not to charge teacher with child exploitation material on his school laptop
Tribunal says teacher's claim of lack of interest in pornography 'unbelievable'.
Missing Marokopa children: Police tried to get other family members to join appeal
The children's mum was the only family member to speak during a recent police operation.
Nordstrom goes from Mooloo man to a Ram
The 2024 Chiefs pre-season replacement has been named in the Heartland squad.