Covid-19: A short history of escapes from isolation in NZ
Five people who fled a Hamilton hotel are the latest in a series of escapes this month.
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Machete attack: Young person arrested after series of aggravated robberies
One youth will appear in court tomorrow in relation to the robberies.
'Walking wounded': Hamilton aggravated robbery victims reunited, back at work
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Man wanted after cards skimmed at hospital parking machines
Police want to identify a man believed connected to a card skimming operation.
'He is my hero': Manager's lucky escape after armed robbers hit two Hamilton stores simultaneously
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Watch: Shocking machete attack on brave bottle store staff
The shopkeeper saw he was being robbed but decided to fight back.
ComCom takes Waikato door-to-door trader to court
The Hamilton-based company sold consumer goods via door-to-door sales agents.
Police search for girl, 8, missing since last night in Hamilton
An 8-year old girl from Hamilton is missing.
Mum of three murdered on Christmas Eve - killer to stay behind bars
Man who murdered partner as their three children slept has been refused parole again.
One new case of Covid today in quarantine - woman from London
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An electronic bracelet for everyone in managed isolation?
Government signals strengthening the monitoring of those in managed isolation.
Church leaders alleged to have abused children, kept details secret
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Settled weekend for most, with late dusting of snow
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Fresh quarantine arrest: Man allegedly threatens staff
It comes as three other people face charges over escaping similar facilities this week.
Hamilton isolation escapee held in jail after alleged brazen booze run
The 52-year-old was arrested after allegedly breaking out of a managed isolation facility.
Top Mongrel Mob gangster and 28 others arrested in big drug bust; cars, cash and guns seized
Four clan labs closed down and more than $1 million in assets held.
NZDF called after dummy bomb found: Pair charged with drugs offences
New Zealand Defence Force had to be called in to inspect the device at a public park.
Coromandel Town on boil water notice
A combination of problems has caused the treatment plant to suffer a breakdown.
Chiefs season all but over after losing streak
The Chiefs have failed to pick up a single win in Super Rugby Aotearoa.
March 15 mosque threat reported weeks before attack - claims
Man threatened to burn Qur'an outside Hamilton mosque on March 15.
Police invited to youngster's birthday party
A 3-year-old decides to invite two police officers to attend her birthday party.
Ammonia leak: Fonterra limits staff return due to hazard probe
Ammonia leak delays seasonal return to work for Fonterra Te Rapa site staff.
Boho House no more: Hamilton's colourful 106-year-old home bulldozed
Historic home demolished as residents say final goodbye.
Ohaupo driveway death: Man admits guilt after 1-year-old dies
Michael Murray admitted a charge of careless driving causing the toddler's death.
Hundreds of Auckland pupils missing school each day due to sickness
At one Auckland school, about 130 kids and staff were off due to illness from colds.
Serious Hamilton crash: Driver to fight charges
Their car veered off the road at high speed, crashed into a pole and caught fire.
Person dies after being struck by train in Hamilton
A person has been killed after being struck by a train in Hamilton overnight.
'Living in a fantasy': House stoush as 'squatters' oppose demolition
Residents of a very old house want to save it but the owner wants the squatters moved on.