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One person in serious condition was taken to Waikato Hospital by St John.
'Fastest-growing route': Jet service returns to Hamilton after 25 years
The 171-seat Airbus A320 will operate alongside ATR 72 flights.
Arrest after bystander seriously injured after Hamilton boy racer meet
A 'significant investigation' is under way.
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St Kentigern have continued their winning start to the season.
'Bang on commuting time': Red thunderstorm warning issued in Northland
MetService says the watch will begin at 5pm and last until 6am tomorrow.
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All-Kiwi Super Rugby final looms - Phil Gifford
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Heavy rain moves north as wet weather system crosses New Zealand
MetService has issued heavy rain and strong wind watches for the middle of the country.
Watch: Three injured fishermen rescued from rocks after boat capsizes
As swell pushed the boat toward jagged rocks, they were forced to abandon the vessel.
One seriously injured, one in custody after Hamilton assault
The incident was reported to police at about 1am.
Moana Pasifika primed for biggest game in history against Hurricanes
Moana Pasifika must beat the Hurricanes to qualify for the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs.
Pedestrian critically injured in crash police suspect was intentional
'Early indications are the crash was intentional.'
'No respect': Bookstore hit by serial vandal targeting women's biographies
The vandal has ripped covers off books about high-profile Kiwi women.
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Glenn Dwight: The Hamilton Fog Fence is an opportunity not to be mist
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Carter, Ratima score hat-tricks in Chiefs' 78-point win
It was an impressive showing as the Chiefs ran in 13 tries to one.
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Firefighters are concerned about the lack of heavy aerial trucks in the city.
In the money: Punter claims massive $17.2 million Lotto Powerball prize
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Owners 'hiding' roaming dogs that allegedly killed eight Auckland cats
The council confirmed the CCTV footage appeared to show the same dogs.
Fran O’Sullivan: Nicola Willis' Budget is pragmatic, ruthless but also generous
OPINION: Many will understand the end game but find the means unacceptable.
Light at end of the tunnel for embattled jumps racing
Jumps racing was under threat but the open hurdle at Te Rapa shows why it should remain.
'Felt their back crack': Woman jailed for beating, punching and kicking children
The 31-year-old threw one child into a wall with so much force that it left a hole.
Fire on upper floor of under-construction building in central Auckland
Fifteen fire trucks attended, with resources coming from Hamilton.
'Huge opportunity': Hamilton Airport goes international
Flights to Australia start soon, but there could be other destinations in the future.
Harlech headlines Gerard's strong team in Te Rapa features
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$6.4m construction material recycling plant to be built in Waikato
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The winning ticket was sold at New World Whitby in Porirua.
How first-home buyers are moving ahead in a challenging market
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