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He's training with All Blacks Performance Coach Nic Gill for the event.
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Arrests made after burglary accused walk past police station
In total, four people are before the courts after three separate burglaries in Waihī.
‘I laid out crystal-clear expectations’: PM got assurance from Bayly he would behave
Bayly gone after putting hand on staffer's arm. Four months ago, he called man a loser.
Last stretch of metal road on NZ’s state highways finally sealed
Contractors finished 12km of tarseal through Tāngarākau Gorge on SH43.
Rural community still cherishes their hall
The Hunga Hunga Hall has been part of the Waikato rural community since 1954.
Man wants $2.7m arson conviction wiped because he can't get a job
Arsonist asked 'Does this light fires?' as he bought a bottle of meths at service station.
48 firefighters, 1 helicopter battling digger and vegetation fire
The fire was reported after 3pm.
Tired teen was doing up to 176km/h in crash that killed mate
Thomas Henry May had been drinking at a pub and was heading to Hamilton when he crashed.
Major SH1 section closed for up to five weeks
The section would be closed to through traffic 24/7 from March 3.
Section of Desert Road reopens early
The section of SH1 from Tūrangi to Rangipō can be used by 'light vehicles'.
Police make arrest in relation to parcel thefts in Waikato
Police received numerous reports about parcels going missing from house doorsteps.
Emotional Bayly stands down after ‘inappropriate’ staff incident
Bayly released a statement shortly before midday.
Waikato shearer breaks world merino shearing record
The record took place in Australia at Spring Valley Farm, Darkan, southeast of Perth.
‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k from 22 victims for Kenya-based scammers
Patrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children but in reality, he fed his addictions.
Police search for missing man after car found near Tongariro
Geoffrey Kelly was last seen on Thursday night wearing grey shorts and a tan sweatshirt.
Man killed near Huntly in roadside stabbing
The man died at the scene after reports that he was stabbed in public.
Boon boom pow: Community to celebrate street art milestones
The annual festival will mark its 10th anniversary this year.
Dogs Yardley and Chuck to be honoured on Purple Poppy Day
Yardly and Chuck kept Kiwi soldiers safe in Afghanistan.
'Amazing to watch': Why Ray is hooked on pigeons
Ray Hooker began caring for pigeons at just 11 years old.
‘Profoundly disturbing’: Men who paid for sex with 13-year-old sentenced
Three men were sentenced in Rotorua on Friday to home detention.
Police officer charged with fracturing man's ribs and elbow during arrest, filing false report
The officer has been granted interim name suppression and is yet to enter a plea.
Mongrel Mob boss jailed after he was found with $68k in Louis Vuitton handbag
Mathew Karetu was dealing drugs as the national president of the Barbarians chapter.
Large police presence descends on address in north Waikato
One person was taken into custody.
Police seeking witnesses after body found in burning car in Waikato
A woman parked on the roadside is of particular interest.
‘Her life had just begun’: Distraught family address toddler’s killer as she is jailed
The young woman became resentful over having to care for the 2-year-old.
The McKenzie motif: Why the Chiefs are playing ABs first-five at fullback again
McKenzie scored 20 of the Chiefs' 25 points in their round-one win over the Blues.
Genesis reports strong first half profit
Genesis net profit leaps past $70m in volatile environment.
Up the Wwahs: Hamilton 'lures' in three NRLW matches
After a five-year absence, the Warriors return to the NRLW.
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki facing family heartbreak
The church leader shared details online amid a week of increased attention.
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.
SH3 closed: Person ejected after van hits tree
The crash involved a van hitting a tree near Maraetaua and Pukenui Rds.
Hamilton Arts Festival ready to make some noise in town
Over 800 artists – including local reggae band Katchafire – will come to Hamilton.
Man killed by police ‘planned mass shooting’
The 42-year-old's former wife claims he'd been planning the incident for months.