Man charged with murder after Kawerau death
The accused will appear in Hamilton District Court tomorrow.
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Ben Elton puts on extra shows in regional towns after big demand
The popular comedian is on tour with his programme Authentic Stupidity.
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‘A new frontier’: How supercritical geothermal could change NZ energy
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He came across the young teen walking on her own and plied her with alcohol.
'He was a sweet boy': Dume the giraffe dies during routine health check
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Share Farmers of the Year revealed at Central Plateau awards
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Gotta catch ‘em all: Suspect caught after Pokémon card heist
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‘Pretty farcical’: Empty high-performance centre under scrutiny
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Questions raised around spa pool death of 3-year-old Travis
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Drought declared in key NZ farming regions, Govt offers support
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Police reveal possible new sightings of missing man whose burned-out car was found in January
Police are searching for Travis Langford, missing since January 17.
MP to meet ministry over 230 job losses at Kinleith Mill
The mill will cease all paper production before July 2025.
‘Forever in your debt’: Family speak out after man died saving brother on Lake Taupō
Vincent, 36, died at Acacia Bay while saving his brother’s life in January.
‘It’s been a grind': The former All Black preparing for his first Ironman
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‘Profoundly disturbing’: Men who paid for sex with 13-year-old sentenced
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Fatal fight: Jury reaches verdict on logger who claimed self-defence
A jury has reached a verdict in the Nathan Moscrip High Court manslaughter case.
‘A blameless life’: Teacher supplied drugs to teens, sought to avoid conviction
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Lakes mates: Neighbours team up for regional deal bid
'Working with our friends down the road.'
Police search for missing man after burned-out car found in Waikato
Police are searching for Travis Langford, missing since January 17.
Muggy, wet week: Humidity blankets North Island
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Retail shake-up: Appliance delivery and removal brand moves into NZ
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The final reunion: Former NZ Forest Products workers set to gather
Forest workers to descend on Tokoroa from far and wide.
Confirmed: 230 workers to lose jobs as Kinleith Mill shuts paper production
Staff were called to an open-air meeting on the Tokoroa mill’s grounds.
Man on trial accused of killing his friend after fight over messages to girlfriend
Moscrip says he was defending himself after Ruatara had confronted him angrily.
100 cats need new homes after owner’s cancer diagnosis
The family of a man diagnosed with Stage 3 lung cancer is determined to rehome his cats.
‘Boom and lightning’: Flooding, power outages in central NI as thunderstorms strike
Thousands of people are reported to have lost power this evening.
Severe thunderstorm watch for central North Island today
Heavy showers are expected in Bay of Plenty, Waikato, and Taupō this afternoon.
Police name victims of fatal crash at Acacia Bay
Both victims were 19 years old and from Taupō.
Motocross rider, 10, would have died instantly, inquest hears
A pathologist says there was nothing any of the first responders could have done.
'Long gone': Fugitive escaped locked area outside courthouse, swimming in lake
The man swam through part of Lake Taupō in his attempt to evade police.
'Holding on to a rocket': Dad describes motocross crash that claimed 10yo son's life
The 'confident' and 'competent' young rider was killed in an accident in 2023.