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Biggs vs Auret battle again for Extreme Challenge title

Auckland driver holds off his Whanganui rival to add challenge crown to national title.

Council investigating foamy substance in Waikato River

Waikato Regional Council says it has come from the Te Rapa industrial area.

Sunday arvo traffic hell: Worst jams predicted for weekend holidaymakers

The heaviest traffic flows could persist for more than five hours at some hotspots.

Next round of Kids' Lit Quiz at Southwell School

Kids' Lit Quiz started in a Hamilton community hall 30 years ago.

Anzac Day across the country: We will remember them

Kiwis across the country have come together in solidarity.

Person trapped in motor vehicle crash south of Hamilton

Emergency services are attending a serious crash in Tamahere this afternoon

Enjoy warm start to long weekend - it won't last

There's a fine start to the long weekend for most of the country - but it won't last.

Future youth leader among those attending youth camp

Young Northlanders join thousands at Youth Camp

Parents claim Waikato DHB investigated itself over complaint

The Waikato DHB deputy chair says she didn't have jurisdiction to refer the matter on.

Pop-up Globe to hit the road as 'cockpit theatres'

Get ready Dunedin, Nelson, Christchurch, Wellington, Napier, Hamilton and New Plymouth.

Hamilton scores shock rating as NZ's top summer spot

Rival mayors say people are going to Hamilton for the events, and not much else.

Contractor injured at Waikeria Prison after falling into water tank

The contractor was working to replace the bladder of an empty water tank.

Outspoken Hamilton councillor apologises to Muslim community

Mayor says he has no doubt the councillor has 'learned a lot' in the past few days.

Three people hurt as car flips in Hamilton crash

A car reportedly hit a kerb and flipped, before it then hit a tree and a power pole.

Whanganui trio prepare for international paddling duty

Whanganui trio Lucas Thompson, Jack Clifton and Sophie Brooke on international kayak duty

Ex-Wintec chief who took six months sick leave goes on overseas break

Mark Flowers says overseas trip very different from helping with an audit investigation.

Hamilton City Councillors taught about appropriate behaviour only six weeks ago

Councillors had just been reminded about their conduct when two sparked controversy.

Hamilton city councillor posts apology for Muslim remarks

Councillor James Casson has posted the apology on Facebook as requested by Muslim leaders.