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Migrant's resident visa arrived days after being killed by repeat drink-driver
Jack Halliday had about 10 after-work drinks and then got behind the wheel.

NZTA to reduce investment in Te Huia passenger train
The NZTA board made the decision at a meeting yesterday.

McKenzie, Stevenson return for Chiefs' Friday night clash
The Friday game in Melbourne kicks off at 9.35pm New Zealand time.

New Zealand’s smallest economic development agency closes
Te Waka would cease operations on June 30.

Alleged long-time mail thief used letters to get fraudulent loans, credit cards - police
Cops executed search warrant at alleged thief's house - found hundreds of stolen letters.

'Why can’t you just love me?': Violent man breaks into woman's home, lays out lingerie
Sonny Paul went on to physically and sexually assault his victim.

'Letting the future of the game down': Sport clubs desperate for referees
It's a nationwide shortage, but in the Waikato rugby is especially short of officials.

Wastewater flows into Hamilton stream after pump station failure
The council has asked people to keep themselves and their pets from entering the waterway.

Electric motorcycle brand revs up for new chapter in Waikato
FTN Motion co-founder talks about secret projects and doing business in Hamilton.

Review: Sweeney Todd a 'well executed' show with 'terrific' performances
Hamilton Musical Theatre presents Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd.

Fieldays Innovation Awards draw in 64 nominations
Finalists will participate in both an online judging pre-event and on-site judging.

Fleeing teen who robbed liquor stores ordered shooting at police, bullet hits patrol car
The bullet hit the bonnet of the pursuing patrol car, leaving officers in shock.

Man who allegedly struck road worker with speeding car charged with attempted murder
The road worker was critically injured after he was struck by a vehicle.

'Like nothing I've ever seen': How amateur photographers chased the aurora australis across the skies
Plus: Find out if it's possible to see the aurora tonight.

Nominations for Hamilton Kirikiriroa Māori ward seat open
The byelection was sparked by the resignation of Melaina Huaki.

Waikato club rugby: Pirongia upset unbeaten Hamilton Marist
Kio Kio United got their first win of the season when they hosted Leamington.

Missing Hamilton woman now found safe and well
Police thought she might have been taking shelter somewhere in Hamilton.

'I'm going to kill your children': Man assaults, threatens whānau member
Temuera Paul also broke into a Kāinga Ora house and took a shower.

Man charged three years after crash that killed one, injured another
The 26-year-old made a brief appearance in the Hamilton District Court today.

Netball: HGHS Old Girls defence end outstanding
The Indoor Premier Netball competition had some great games, especially in Premier B.

Councillor questions $70k te reo app purchase in cost of living crisis
The app has been decried as a 'luxury' when the cost of living was already high.

Woman kidnapped, beat young dad in brutal 23-minute attack
After five years, Joshua Terrey's family has some closure - but not the kind they want.

What you need to know before attempting the Tongariro Crossing this winter
Booking ahead, weather research and toilet stops are some items to think about.

'Distressing' reports of dogs discarded from moving vehicles
SPCA says without enough information it's hard to bring people to account.

Waikato player set for Wallaroos debut
Wood helped the Western Force to their maiden finals appearance in 2024.

'Spiritual awakening': Woman got drunk, danced in the rain then set house on fire
Raewyn Newport drank two bottles of wine in four hours.

'That’s when I hit that lightbulb moment' - singer Myshaan
'I started off with RnB, then I moved onto country music and I moved onto Aussie rap'.

'Third-world stuff': Energy minister praises chilly Kiwis' restraint amid grid crisis
The country’s grid operator issued a warning notice in advance.