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![Te Huia the only train service sanctioned for running red lights](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Te Huia the only train service sanctioned for running red lights
Te Huia singled out but Waka Kotahi knew of 8 other passenger trains that ran red lights.
![K-Fry competition heats up: Korean fried chicken chain coming to NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
K-Fry competition heats up: Korean fried chicken chain coming to NZ
Fast-food retailer plans to open 18 stores around NZ.
![Top dog has a quarry for an office](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Top dog has a quarry for an office
Terry is the assistant quarry manager at Atiamuri Sand and Pumice in the Waikato.
![Knife-wielding Hamilton youth charged over carjacking and kidnapping](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Knife-wielding Hamilton youth charged over carjacking and kidnapping
It follows an alleged incident on August 23 in Fairfield.
!['Total shock': Waikato man's mother accidentally cremated before funeral](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
'Total shock': Waikato man's mother accidentally cremated before funeral
'I cremated your mother today by mistake'.
![Uncharted territory for trainer with two superstars at Te Rapa](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Uncharted territory for trainer with two superstars at Te Rapa
Paul Nelson has two stellar horses running for the second time in four days.
!['Hamilton is booming': MP signs off](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
'Hamilton is booming': MP signs off
Hamilton-based National List MP David Bennett gives his valedictory speech.
!['Masters of camouflage' settle into new surroundings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
'Masters of camouflage' settle into new surroundings
Bunker, Ōtepoti, Motupōhue and Māhutonga stake their spots after exploring mountain home.
![Good punt: SkyCity hits turaround, CEO's pay up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Good punt: SkyCity hits turaround, CEO's pay up
Remember the blaze back in 2019? The company expects a $657.1m fire insurance payout.
![Hamilton homes without power](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Hamilton homes without power
Hamilton Zoo falls within the area the power outage is affecting.
![Breast cancer survivor shares her journey ahead of Daffodil Day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Breast cancer survivor shares her journey ahead of Daffodil Day
Daffodil Day will support the more than 25,000 Kiwis diagnosed with cancer this year.
![St John Ambulance declares ‘major incident’, delays transferring sick patients into Waikato Hospital](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
St John Ambulance declares ‘major incident’, delays transferring sick patients into Waikato Hospital
A makeshift patient-offloading area was created to deal with delays.
![Surgeon burned his note of medical procedure that killed patient](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Surgeon burned his note of medical procedure that killed patient
Surgeon in charge of Carmen Walker's procedure grilled over volume of fluid in bucket.
![Hospital disposed of potential evidence in patient death case](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Hospital disposed of potential evidence in patient death case
Blood drained during the procedure was thrown away with other disposable waste.
![Winner's $1 million Lotto surprise](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Winner's $1 million Lotto surprise
Winner not a regular player and the $1 million was “totally unexpected”.
!['Be quiet': Man walks into home, barricades himself inside, then sets it on fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
'Be quiet': Man walks into home, barricades himself inside, then sets it on fire
The 36-year-old was jailed for four years in the Hamilton District Court.
![‘Are they going to shoot us?’: Police justified in setting dog on fleeing teen](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
‘Are they going to shoot us?’: Police justified in setting dog on fleeing teen
Police were pursuing a car after its driver was seen firing a gun out the window.
![‘You don’t expect me to pay for these, do you?': Knife-wielding robber’s words to store worker](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
‘You don’t expect me to pay for these, do you?': Knife-wielding robber’s words to store worker
After the robbery, Tyrone Harrison assaulted a stranger and headbutted a police officer.
![Phishing scammer fleeces construction boss - while serving home detention for similar offending](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Phishing scammer fleeces construction boss - while serving home detention for similar offending
He used a sim-swapping scheme and phishing email to get the man's banking information.
![Hamilton boys on overseas adventure of a lifetime](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Hamilton boys on overseas adventure of a lifetime
An adventurous group of 12 taking part in the special car rally Poles of Inconvenience.
![Ruakura Inland Port welcomes first cargo trains](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Ruakura Inland Port welcomes first cargo trains
The inland port is located adjacent to the Ruakura Superhub, set to open this year.
![First XV rugby: Napier swept away by wave of Hamilton tries](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
First XV rugby: Napier swept away by wave of Hamilton tries
The Napier boys went to Hamilton with lots of hope, and lots to beat.
![Unruly tourists deported from NZ cause new trouble in UK](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Unruly tourists deported from NZ cause new trouble in UK
The infamous family was deported after alleged shoplifting, dining-and-dashing, abuse.
![‘Not where we want to be’: Warriors coach disappointed with 'ugly' win](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
‘Not where we want to be’: Warriors coach disappointed with 'ugly' win
Andrew Webster wants the Warriors to be proud of their performances.
![Women’s World Cup: The 11 biggest talking points from the group stages](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Women’s World Cup: The 11 biggest talking points from the group stages
There has been genuine jeopardy for the big nations, with plenty of surprises
![Missing Marokopa family: Stolen ute found, Tom Phillips and kids still missing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Missing Marokopa family: Stolen ute found, Tom Phillips and kids still missing
Police say the stolen ute was found just off Marokopa Rd in Te Anga.
![New tiger matched with zoo female for breeding](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
New tiger matched with zoo female for breeding
Scout, Peggy and Sang just moved into their new homes.
![New photo: How wanted Marokopa father is disguising himself](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
New photo: How wanted Marokopa father is disguising himself
Locals chase Tom Phillips in a stolen ute but he evades capture.
![Marokopa mystery: Father spotted disguising himself with masks in public](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Marokopa mystery: Father spotted disguising himself with masks in public
Tom Phillips was spotted by locals who then chased the wanted man, according to reports.