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!['Would be playing with his cousins': Family files complaint against police after alleged murder of 8-year-old](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Would be playing with his cousins': Family files complaint against police after alleged murder of 8-year-old
Police also notified the IPCA the alleged killer was trespassed on the day of the murder.
![Aunty of driver blames police for lack of action before dog walker killed on SH23](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Aunty of driver blames police for lack of action before dog walker killed on SH23
Woman says the vehicles of interest never left the accident scene.
!['What a waste of my life': Gang member says he's ready to change after kidnapping mate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'What a waste of my life': Gang member says he's ready to change after kidnapping mate
Tane Milne wants to be a role model and show 'the young fullas this ain’t the life'.
![‘Dangerous’ drug dealer busted in traffic stop](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
‘Dangerous’ drug dealer busted in traffic stop
A partially hidden knife was enough to prompt police to search Nepia Taonui's car.
!['Hard to see how you could have been worse': Man jailed for violence, rapes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Hard to see how you could have been worse': Man jailed for violence, rapes
Hokowai George Rotorangi inflicted physical and sexual violence on the woman.
![Hamilton Rugby wins Peace Cup for fifth time in a row](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Hamilton Rugby wins Peace Cup for fifth time in a row
The Hamilton Rugby Sub-Union defeated Eastern Bay in the final 24-0.
![Northland Taniwha fall short in Bunnings Warehouse NPC clash in Hamilton](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Northland Taniwha fall short in Bunnings Warehouse NPC clash in Hamilton
Northland Taniwha lose 34-19 in Bunnings Warehouse NPC clash against Waikato in Hamilton.
![Hamilton child homicide: Residents urged to keep an eye out for ‘white clothing’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Hamilton child homicide: Residents urged to keep an eye out for ‘white clothing’
Police are continuing their inquiries in the area, after the boy was killed on Sunday,
![Watch: How the NZDF is helping feed mourners at Tūrangawaewae Marae](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Watch: How the NZDF is helping feed mourners at Tūrangawaewae Marae
NZDF has mobilised 28 personnel to support the tangi of Kīngi Tūheitia.
![Acclaimed local restaurants put Waikato on the foodie map](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Acclaimed local restaurants put Waikato on the foodie map
Almost 20 local restaurants have been named in the Cuisine Good Food Awards 2024/2025.
!['Only a problem if it hits you': Daniels ready for big-punching challenger](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Only a problem if it hits you': Daniels ready for big-punching challenger
“It’s simple, really. A power punch is only a problem if it hits you."
!['Well-known and respected': Bishop Denis George Browne, 86, dies after long illness](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Well-known and respected': Bishop Denis George Browne, 86, dies after long illness
He led the Hamilton diocese from 1994 to 2014 and a priest for more than 60 years.
![Popular Hamilton food spot celebrates milestone](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Popular Hamilton food spot celebrates milestone
In the past 15 years it has enjoyed a growing popularity - not only from locals.
!['Get off your fat arse': Councillor's expletive-laden rant found in breach of code of conduct](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Get off your fat arse': Councillor's expletive-laden rant found in breach of code of conduct
Several of the complainants called for Bydder to resign.
![Alleged child murderer was trespassed from Hamilton motel before death of 8yo](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Alleged child murderer was trespassed from Hamilton motel before death of 8yo
Police have notified the IPCA of these events 'in the interests of transparency'.
![Hamilton child homicide: Boy allegedly attacked with hammer as he slept](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Hamilton child homicide: Boy allegedly attacked with hammer as he slept
The boy died from his injuries and two other victims were seriously hurt.
![Auckland, Hamilton face further fog delays on Tuesday, forecasters warn](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Auckland, Hamilton face further fog delays on Tuesday, forecasters warn
It comes after more than five dozen flights were cancelled and delayed this morning.
![Man accused of murdering 8yo Hamilton boy appears in court](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Man accused of murdering 8yo Hamilton boy appears in court
The victim of Sunday night's alleged assault was Zahquiel Taipeti, 8.
![‘Give mummy big hugs’: Child, 8, killed after group attack in Hamilton has been named](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
‘Give mummy big hugs’: Child, 8, killed after group attack in Hamilton has been named
Zahquiel's family paid tribute saying he could rest in his late mother's arms.
![Hamilton teenager all set to take on the world's best billiards players on home soil](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Hamilton teenager all set to take on the world's best billiards players on home soil
Alexandria Endres, 19, has been playing pool since she was 12.
![Netball: Align Health Rangers end Waikato Uni's 13-year winning streak](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Netball: Align Health Rangers end Waikato Uni's 13-year winning streak
The Lodge Real Estate Hamilton premier indoor netball comp saw a 'nerve-wrecking' final.