Latest from Waikato

'I luv u always have': Man's frightening, erratic infatuation with woman

The 61-year-old wrongly believed he was in a relationship with the woman.

'Significant ongoing risk': Man who abducted and raped 14yo girl had raped twice before

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

'He captured the hearts of everyone with his gentle and majestic presence.'

Kick in the teeth: Chiefs fined for interference in win over Blues

The Chiefs were fined after their medic twice interfered with Blues' conversions.

Running of the sheep and Relay for Life – here’s what’s on in the Waikato

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Mall car park hammer attack sparked by child seen eating cigarettes

The 28 year old told police afterward that she intended to kill the woman.

Share Farmers of the Year revealed at Central Plateau awards

The Kiffs won Share Farmer of the Year, milking 580 cows in Tokoroa.

Kiwi siblings hope injection can save them from rare disease that killed brother

Their older brother Antonn Peach died at 42 from the condition.

'Journeying with them': How dairy farmer Matt's giving back

A Dairy Industry Award winner is helping encourage others to enter the awards.

‘Cash came in for Crays’: Couple given crayfish permit for hui illegally sold 35kg to local restaurant

Tony Magner says he's embarrassed by the fall from grace.

Hundreds turn out for festival despite strong winds grounding balloons

The Balloons over Waikato Festival kicked off today.

‘Massive problem’: Man five times over limit drank bottle of vodka then ‘went for a drive’

The 35-year-old had been sentenced just months earlier for the same thing.

Superbike champs wrap up season with 'remarkable' number of firsts

The four-round competition came to a close in Taupō on Sunday.

Police seek man in relation to Ōtorohanga burglaries

Police believed he had information that could assist with inquiries.

‘Repugnant to justice’: Judge says jail only option for serial shoplifter

Kenneth Waaka didn't want media to take his photo because he was embarrassed.

Public warned not to approach wanted man

Police seek Sam Te Puni Tainui, 28, with a warrant for arrest.

'It's getting scary now': Drought-hit farmers face harsh winter

'At the end of the day, everyone takes their turn at a bad season - this is ours.'

Tokoroa receives biggest housing boost since the 1970s

Strathmore Park is expected to deliver 187 homes in stages.