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Robbery and alleged carjacking sparks police chase across two regions
Police say the trio allegedly threatened staff with weapons and assaulted a shopkeeper.
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Person walking up centre of Waikato Expressway prompts public calls
Police received 15 calls about a person walking along the Waikato Expressway.
Warrior at last: Hill-Moana’s long road to home debut in Hamilton
The Huntly-born prop balances rugby league with her teaching role at Te Kōpuku High.
Masked intruders forced elderly man face-down, tied him up with shoelaces
They broke into the man's Huntly home at 4am and searched around with torches.
Animal control notified after alleged Waikato dog attack leaves one injured
Emergency services went to the Huntly address just after 6pm this evening.
'Causing havoc': Crime spree lands teen behind bars for smash-and-grabs
The 19-year-old left a trail of victims across the Waikato.
Hollywood stars in NZ: A-listers spotted in Waikato and Auckland for Minecraft movie sequel
Filming of the Minecraft sequel began in Huntly in late April.
How discounted ‘surprise bags’ are helping to cut food waste
Food rescue app says it has saved more than 77,000 meals across NZ since October.
'We’re making new history here': Iconic speedway rebuilt for future
Veteran racer Kerry Brocas is leading the massive 21 Speedway rebuild.
'Distorted': Man high on meth car-jacks vehicle with kids strapped inside
Zahn Reidy's near 12-hour spree cost his victims more than $30,000.
Waikato town blanketed in spider silk as thousands of spiders take flight
Dr Fiona Cross says thousands of young spiders released silk to find new homes.
Job boost: $100m Waikato steel plant a 'game-changer'
Locals fear more emissions and traffic, while iwi back strict conditions.
'Biggest heart': Waikato sportswoman pregnant with first baby dies days before 30th birthday
Courtney Johansen was highly regarded in the sporting world and was an 'awesome aunty.'
Four men charged after gunshots fired at Huntly home
The three younger men face organised crime and firearms charges.
'No rates increase is welcome': Waikato council signs off 2.8% rise
Properties with water services will pay an extra $142.22 on their fixed charge.
Gang member arrested after Huntly shootout
Nobody was injured when both groups began firing at each other.
Person in serious condition after SH1 crash between car and motorbike in Waikato
The crash between a car and motorbike happened at Meremere at 1.45pm.
'Cheeky': Man given home detention asked officer to wait 30mins while he drank beer with whānau
Neahemea Day then did a runner when police turned up, fleeing through neighbouring yards.
All Stars comp teams welcomed as Hamilton gears up for NRL showcase
Mya-Hill Moana returns for her fourth All Stars comp, but her first since becoming a mum.
Farmers, companies fined $108,000 for Waikato dairy effluent discharges
The effluent discharges were all in Te Awamutu area in March or August 2024.
'He's not like others': Ten-year-old goes viral for mowing kaumātua lawns for free
Young boys usually enjoy playing video games, but not Harry Muru-Kete, his dad says.
Fraser Whineray: Keep renewable electricity targets if you hate the planet and the poor
Opinion: Why chasing 100% renewable electricity makes little sense.
'Significant public benefit': Watchdog backs Huntly power station plan
The 10-year deal secures Huntly's back-up power supply until 2035.
'He no longer has power over me': Victim confronts 'predator', saying she'll never forgive him
Robert Manu Tukiri Jnr has been jailed for sexually abusing four children.