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$1.4m bank fraud accused named
The identity of a woman at the centre of an alleged $1.4 million Waikato bank fraud has been revealed.

Runga to support an idol
Bic Runga is returning to the live stage as the support act for Leonard Cohen's tour in late October.

Carmen murder police track two men
Police are believed to have tracked the movements in Waikato of two men who knew Carmen Thomas - at the time that her car was abandoned in Hamilton.

'Others may be at risk from killer of Carmen'
The family of missing woman Carmen Thomas says innocent lives may be at stake as long as her killer is free.

Drunk speeding at 164km/h tries to hide from cops
A man caught travelling at 164km/h in the BOP had other motorists to blame after he was found with a breath alcohol reading over twice the legal limit.

Sibling burglars arrested
Hamilton police are praising neighbours for helping to catch brother and sister burglars yesterday.

Badminton: Waikato ones to beat
Waikato look to extend their dominance at the national badminton championships.

Stolen police car found
A police car stolen from a checkpoint in Hamilton in the early hours of today has been found.

Teen's death baffles parents
A shattered family is waiting for answers after a seemingly healthy teenager was found dead in bed without any apparent cause.

Crafars appeal dirty dairying convictions
The High Court has reserved judgment on an appeal by the Crafar dairy farming family against convictions and sentence for dirty dairying.

Tearful plea by missing woman's mother
Carmen Thomas' mother broke down at a police press conference today after being asked if she was prepared for police to find her daughter dead.