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Hamilton road closed due to police incident, diversions in place

Police advise avoiding Matangi Rd in Hillcrest; use alternative routes this afternoon.

The hobby that became an artform: The magic of model railway

'You would not want a 5-year-old playing with this.'

Swimmers urged to stay alert after recent shark sightings

The warning comes after multiple shark sightings on the North Island's east coast.

Former PM shocked by trampled dotterel breeding ground

The Waihī Beach community is in shock after a series of disturbing vandalism incidents.

'Mission accomplished': Author Ron Murray dies three days after receiving copies of final book

Ron Murray's wife Jill described him as a 'man of many talents'.

Paralysis to People’s Choice: Ōpōtiki musician’s inspiring journey to success

A hunting accident left Hori shaw partially paralysed. Now he's topping the charts.

'A lot of roadworks and disruption': What you need to know about driving through Waikato this month

Slow road trips will await some this month.

'Strawberries just disintegrate': Some HB growers are loving the rain, others not so much

Summer had started very well – now a couple are losing thousands of dollars every day.

'Worst nightmare': The NZ region with the most fleeing drivers

More than 10,000 drivers fled police in New Zealand during 2023.

Fire in Waikato prison cell seriously injures inmate

The man was taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation.

Shear success! NZ's longest running speed shearing event returns

The annual Te Puna Speed Shear will take place this Saturday.

Reducing death: Road layout changes under way with Taupō vehicle safety centre construction

The changing road layouts and speed restrictions will be in place from January until May.

No-dog zone to be enforced at Raglan Domain

Dogs are prohibited from the domain, whether on-lead or off-lead.

Firefighters thanked as Whangārei fire brought under control

The fire, which covered 20ha on Thursday, is now under control.

Hawke’s Bay woman watching minute by minute as ill dad ordered to evacuate LA home

'The last two days have been pretty emotional. I’m just crushed by the whole experience.'

Driver’s delight as council CCTV helps her avoid $500 car repair cost

The council's more than 560 CCTV cameras aid police and prevent crime in Hastings.

Letters to the editor: Families miss out as Rugby Park gets upgrade, Shane Jones' comment ‘out of order’

OPINION: Herald readers share their views.

Beach cleanup progress, Thursday fires, weather impacts grape harvest

Contractors have made fast progress in removing latest debris buildup on city beaches.