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Can hair loss clinic owner call himself ‘Dr Raj’ if he’s not NZ registered medical doctor?
His website included a reference to Dr Raj being a third-generation doctor.
Waikato player soaks up Rugby World Cup with Italy - and scores a try
A former Waikato hooker grabs the chance to play for Italy in France.
Hamilton's 'misfits' come out of the shadows for Festival of Weird
Hamiltonians urged to embrace their inner weirdness for a unique festival.
Election candidates in minor squabble on Facebook
Te Pāti Māori co-leader and Act Hamilton West candidate trade barbs online
Southern Hamilton road project paves way for 20,000 new residents
A road project in southern Hamilton will pave the way for 20,000 new residents.
Waikato gets new $18 million rescue helicopter
New rescue helicopter will be in action this month for the Waikato region.
Armed robber stormed pubs, forced punters on the ground before stealing from them
The armed hold-ups occurred within days and involved other assailants.
'You have any petrol to burn this demon?': Woman stabbed with pitchfork
The woman nearly died after the man stomped and kicked her head and beat her body.
'Not racially motivated': Police respond to Te Pāti Māori candidate home invasion claims
Man trespassed after string of incidents at Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke's home.
Warrior Watene-Zelezniak continues family tradition of sporting success
Warriors winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak adding to strong family rugby league-acy.
Waikato Expressway closures for roadworks
The area has also been reduced to one lane in each direction with a 50km/h speed limit.
Te Pāti Māori candidate targeted in fresh incident, man 'served trespass notice'
Man trespassed after string of incidents at Hana Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke's home.
Killer stabs man for repeatedly asking to buy his cannabis
William Izett stabbed a man twice in the torso after he asked to buy cannabis from him.
Hamilton pedestrian in critical condition after driveway accident
Firefighters used extraction equipment to free the person from underneath the vehicle.
Rangatahi seen as key to election
Nanaia Mahuta and Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke say youth voting is key.
'Hardest week of my life': Woman vying to be youngest MP opens up on home break-in
Young Te Pāti Māori candidate trails 4 per cent behind Cabinet Minister Nanaia Mahuta
‘Forgot he had a toy pistol’: Man who once thought he was Hitler sparks Winz shutdown
Te Rangi Trangmar had only just been released from prison at the time.
Three thefts in three weeks: Shoplifter back to bad habits after being released from jail
Jake Cooper targeted supermarkets and hardware, clothing and homeware stores.
'We stand to lose so much': Rural delivery driver in contract spat with NZ Post
Ian and Danielle Kennedy are trying to stop the termination of their NZ Post contract.
'Callous': Child witnessed man's horrific attack on mother
She was kicked to the point of unconsciousness and then punched so hard it broke her nose.
'Particularly sinister': Mongrel Mob stole vehicles, tried to sell them back to victims
In one case, a victim was ordered to sign a statement saying their vehicle was not stolen.
Traffic delays expected as farmer protest rolls through town
Protesting farmers are taking their rural vehicles to the big smoke once again.
Record number of children's tickets sold for Black Ferns' Hamilton test match
Black Ferns director of rugby "humbled" by number of children's tickets sold.
Hamilton Lake warning lifted but mind the scum
Health warning placed on Hamilton Lake lifted, but still in place for other lakes.
More roads or more cycleways? We compare the parties' transport policies
The Greens wants to build light rail in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
Fewer apartment jobs blamed for falling crane numbers
Slowing pipelines of work in residential sector blamed for the decrease in skyline giants.
Watch: Supermarket security guard confronts brazen thieves
'The security guard did bloody well I thought' - witness.
‘Our boy was really lost’: Mum’s scare after son’s drink-driving crash
At the time, the drink-driver didn't care about anything - but his mindset has changed.
Huge tracts of land retired, fenced or planted to protect Waikato rivers
Massive private and council efforts have gone into protecting Waikato waterways.
Diamond in the mail: Gifted stone helps families of sick kids
Reminiscent of the Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants - but with a more important job.
‘Abstinence isn’t realistic’: Man with 12th drink driving conviction facing long dry spell
Judge Stephen Clark told Anthony Salmon he's a danger to himself and others on the road.
Four youths arrested after Waikato stores broken into with angle grinders
200 packs of cigarettes, eight packs of tobacco and 320 unopened vapes were recovered.
'They’ve been very lucky': Rescue helicopter boss after trio survive Waikato crash
Chopper on a rescue mission came down 'partially under control', boss says.