Man subjected woman to 'vile' ordeal as she gave him ride to airport
He told the court he was scratching a rash - the judge disagreed.
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Calls for care on roads as crash victim remains critical
Two people are dead and three others were badly injured in a fiery SH1 crash near Tokoroa.
Two dead and three others badly injured in fiery SH1 crash near Tokoroa
The crash occurred just after 1pm.
Local Focus: The Taupō electorate explained
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Local Focus: The Taupō electorate explained
From Cambridge to Tūrangi - there's much to consider. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Mum, kids booted out of campsite for terrorising tenants
Other residents say the family watched them on the toilet and threw stones at them.
Murderous May: Spike in homicides following Covid-19 lockdown
Thirteen people have been killed by others since Covid-19 level 4 lockdown ended.
Big Read: Two dead as mayhem comes out of lockdown
Out of lockdown, violence has returned with a month of murderous mayhem.
Gang raids under lockdown: Police seize $1.2m, drugs and guns
Millions of dollars, drugs and firearms have been seized by Police during lockdown.
Woman, 28, charged with man's murder in Tokoroa
A homicide investigation is under way after a man was found dead in Tokoroa.
Police drug dog retires after five years 'serving her country'
Tas started her life as a street mutt, and is now retiring as a top police drug dog.
One dead in Tokoroa 'serious incident' - police
One person is dead in what police say was a 'sudden death'.
Five arrested: Meth, money and firearms seized in drug operation
The National Organised Crime Group carried out 10 search warrants this morning.
Police warn Mongrel Mob: This will not be tolerated
Arrests made after visits to Hamilton gang pad.
Serious crash: State Highway 1 reopens near central North Island town
The road was closed for almost seven hours.
$100 monthly bonuses for drug-free staff
"It's not just about health and safety. It's about the quality of the work too."
Holiday park managers wanted with 'quiet' wife
Ad for a couple to manage a Waikato holiday park has some very specific requirements.
Failure to address 'ad hoc' air, road ambulance service
Waikato air and road ambulance retrievals "fragile" and patients being harmed as a result.
Tens of thousands of dollars spent on briefing this term's councillors
Five Waikato councils whisk councillors away to retreats to brush up on council business.
School to pay $100k after teacher, student seriously injured by scaffolding
Both were knocked unconscious and suffered serious fractures and brain injuries.
Car crash brings down powerlines in Tokoroa
Emergency services were called to a crash on SH1, Tokoroa, just after 11pm yesterday.
State Highway 1 blocked following late-night crash
The single-vehicle crash happened just after 11pm
House destroyed by fire in Tokoroa
Fire investigators are looking into the cause of a house fire in Tokoroa.
New Zealand's unopposed politicians - and their salary bill
Hundreds of local politicians are elected unopposed to positions worth millions a year.
'Extremely cruel': Couple jailed for starving disabled man
Bruce Rangitutia's weight fell from 70kg to 42kg while he lived with his whāngai brother.
Chainsaw bar murder: Tokoroa man pleads not guilty
Police found a man's body after being called to a serious assault at a house on August 22.
Tokoroa air quality improving but still not up to scratch: Report
Tokoroa is unlikely to meet national environmental standards next year.
Tongan 'faith healer' Nga Teina could face further charges, court hears
Police may pursue further charges against "faith healer" Nga Teina, 62, of Auckland.
Man charged with murder over Waikato death
Police were called to a Tokoroa house after reports of a serious incident.
Mobil service station robbed at gunpoint
The Mobil service station on Main Rd was robbed on Monday.
House fire hero: 'I put the hose through the cat door'
The police and a fire investigator were on scene this afternoon.
Reardon cruises home
Whanganui motorcycle ace Seth Reardon plays it cagey to win NZ Enduro title.
'Cancer healer': More alleged victims following Tokoroa arrest
"We know there are other victims out there we just need them to come forward."