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Police on the hunt after series of burglaries in Waikato overnight
Authorities in the Waikato region have been kept busy with multiple incidents overnight.
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Waikeria prison riot: Key instigator pleads guilty, razor blade dispute kicked off fiery riot
The accused was the first to get on top of the roof and freed others from their cells.
'Hideous violence': Man who stabbed partner to death in front of children finally named
Cory Purutanga can finally be named as the man who stabbed his partner to death.
'I was in disbelief': Eyewitnesses in Te Awamutu spot 'tornado'
MetService experts said it looks to be a funnel cloud and was not picked up on radar.
Waikato 2002 NPC season
Waikato and Te Awamutu rugby legend Deon Muir remembers great season two decades later.
Rugby Sub-Union celebrate centenary
Te Awamutu College Past v Present curtain-raiser for Te Awamutu Sub-Union centenary match.
'Was excited to see her': Man clocked at 184km/h during trip to see girlfriend
The 20-year-old was in a rush to see his Taranaki girlfriend.
Police hunting those responsible for two ram raids in Waikato
Police in Waikato are hunting those responsible for two ram raid incidents in the area.
'Pretty yuck': National leaders condemn underwear trophies at Uffindell's student flat
Too soon to discuss possibility of another Tauranga byelection: Luxon.
'Extreme over-reaction': Son who killed father with claw hammer jailed for at least 11 years
Jack Kaea told a report writer having killed his father was "surreal" and he was sorry.
Hosea Gear selects Coffin for East Coast
Josh Coffin leaves king Country Rams to play for Ngāti Porou East Coast in Heartland comp.
Marae o Taarewaanga launch Ōrākau book and documentary
Attack on Ōrākau documented in book and documentary by descendants.
One person dead following crash near Te Awamutu
The crash involved a car and a van Paterangi Rd.
Prisoners building new quarters after riot
New parts of prison are being constructed by inmates after a riot 18 months ago.
Police searching for man who allegedly shot at police, due for trial
Trial was due to begin this month for Cliff Wharerau and 5 others accused of kidnapping.
Motorcyclist takes police on pursuit through Waikato spanning over 80kms
The rider was first seen speeding in Hamilton.
One dead, 15 injured after three overnight crashes
The three overnight crashes led to 15 people sustaining injuries and nine in hospital.
Woman lured from van by man who claimed she had a flat tyre
Intoxicated man tricks woman out of her van and drives away, refusing to stop for police.
Art auction to raise funds for Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari kākāpō
Mediums include photography, paintings, ceramics, sculpture and a contemporary tukutuku.
Going keto: Why we're sticking with low-carb lifestyle
OPINION: "We don't feel deprived and we enjoy good, tasty food."
Teenage murder accused pleads guilty
Murder accused pleads guilty over death of Te Awamutu man in December.
Ōhaupō sanctuary now safe haven for rescued skinks
Skinks rescued from a Te Awamutu development site released into pest-free Rotopiko reserve
Enchanter tragedy: Maritime NZ documents reveal past near-miss/complaint
Maritime NZ documents showed the Enchanter had a near-miss in March 2017.
Te Awamutu Sports centurion Meacheam
From Te Awamutu Sports club rugby centurion to Hong Kong international representative.
Funeral, then a wedding: Daughter of Enchanter victim marries days after Dad's farewell
While Richard was unable to walk his daughter down the aisle, he was well remembered.
Exclusive: Widow's heartfelt message to Enchanter sinking survivors - and plea for captain
Richard Bright, 63, was one of five men who died after the Enchanter capsized.
Exclusive: The Northlanders called on to save Enchanter's stricken survivors
The rescue through the eyes of the two men who pulled Enchanter's survivors to safety.
Moorby makes Hurricanes debut
From small Waikato town Te Awamutu to New Zealand's capital among All Blacks.
'It was pretty huge what he did for me' - friend of Enchanter tragedy victim
Photographer who Richard Bright helped through divorce pays tribute.