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'Beam of sunshine': Alleged murder victim had a 'great future ahead of her'
Her employer said 'huge sadness' swept through the office following her death.
All he wanted was a truck ride - now 40 truckies are coming to the party
Support from kind-hearted truckies for a surprise birthday convoy is on a roll.
Med school at Waikato uni is National's election promise
National's plan will also include more medical school placements at Auckland and Otago
Attempted carjacking: Council help cops foil robber's plans
A 28-year-old has been charged with assault and attempt to rob
Man charged with murder after woman’s death in Hamilton
The 25-year-old charged with murder will appear in Hamilton District Court tomorrow.
Opinion: Hamilton to Auckland by Te Huia train? Why I’ll stick with my car, thanks
OPINION: Why this car-lover will be taking the Te Huia train on a need-to-go basis only.
Inquest finds multi-lane roundabouts unsafe for cyclists
Coroner says motorists and cyclists need education about how to negotiate risks.
Downer wins $540m Hamilton road contract
'A big part of this is the planning that goes into the physical works' - NZ country lead.
One dead after vehicle crashes into tree in Waikato
Police were called after a car crashed into a tree in the Waikato late last night.
Polar blast: Freezing conditions, heavy snowfall in South Island
An estimated 20cm to 40cm has fallen in some areas
Man extorted money from woman, then posted sex tapes online anyway
Tuhewa Earl Downs extorted nearly $4000 from the woman.
The cheapest, most expensive gas stations in NZ on final day of tax discount
Tomorrow the price per litre will increase by around 29 cents.
'A jolly good time': NZ's second-oldest person marks 109th birthday with a song
Ella Wilson had a song in her heart as she marked her big birthday.
‘Unacceptable’: Sam Cane speaks out on Super Rugby final referee abuse
All Blacks captain throws his support behind vilified Super Rugby final referee.
Hit and run killing: Jury finds woman guilty of partner's murder
The jury could only reach majority, or 11-1, verdicts this afternoon.
Machete-wielding youths target fans leaving rugby in Hamilton
The alleged offenders were arrested by police.
Hit and run killing: Did woman know driving 50km/h into partner would kill him?
Zhane Faiers contends she didn't realise her ex-partner could die by being hit by her car.
Watch: Skipper fined after boat launches midair, capsizes
Skipper Maurice Johnson was fined $900 and made a donation to the Coastguard.
‘Sex slave’: Man jailed for historic sexual abuse of whāngai girl he still denies
Now older, the victim went to the police six years ago to report the offending.
'Pop': Officer breaks woman's arm with 'poor technique'
She said he 'snapped' her arm while he was arresting her.
Fall of Kabul: Pair tried charging fleeing Afghan evacuees; charges laid
Two men have appeared in court accused of seeking $450,000 in fees.
Outsourcing elective surgeries was costing Waikato DHB $25m a year
Public hospital hired consultant for $2.4 million to reduce $25m outsourcing bill.
'Like a woman possessed': Woman denies murderous intent in hit-and-run
Ropati Shortland travelled a short distance on the roof before crashing on to the ground.
Held till dawn: Woman who kept victims in house for several hours during robbery wants shorter sentence
Shannon Avery believes she should have received more time off her sentence.
'Football is the door to the world': Kids buzzing as World Cup and former winner visit
World Cup stars visited a Rotorua school to share the importance of staying active.
Giant Ruakura Superhub will swell Hamilton City Council’s coffers
Tainui Group Holdings sets the record straight on its commercial obligations.
Police arrest three youths accused of stealing car, assaulting woman
Last Friday a woman was assaulted by thieves attempting to steal her car.
'Once-in-a-lifetime': Trophy visit kicks off Fifa Women's World Cup buzz
Local Focus: Five games will be played at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton.
Students want strikes to end: 'We are calling for our right to education'
“While you battle over pay and conditions, students are being sent home."
Young dad-to-be who raped sleeping woman gets sentence reduced
A man found guilty of raping a sleeping woman has had his sentence cut by one year.
Mum's fear after Kāinga Ora 'neighbours from hell' agree to move
Weeks after she went public with her concerns, Katelyn Park has been given good news.
Listen: Mum breaks down over Kāinga Ora 'neighbours from hell'
Katelyn Park broke down, revealing the true toll of her hellish neighbours.
Discrimination or dishonesty? Paramedic, St John in job rejection fight
Woman claims St John withdrew a job offer because of her medical condition.