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Cow dung rubbed in eyes and mouth, alleged victim tells jury
An assault victim has lost sight in one eye and struggles with memory loss.
Rugby bosses offer Sevu Reece career lifeline after domestic violence case
New Zealand Rugby have thrown a potential lifeline to Waikato winger Sevu Reece
Teen rapist forced victim to wipe windows before fleeing
Lorenz Shannyn Mekuli will serve just two years in jail before he's eligible for parole.
Watch: The hot fuzz meets baby shark
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Police rescue struggling pooch from Waikato river
Police said the dog was nearing exhaustion when they saw him.
Rape victim feared she was going to die: 'He almost killed me and my daughter'
The woman was attacked and raped in her home by 17-year-old Lorenz Lorenz Shannyn Mekuli.
'As bad as it gets': Teen intruder rapes mother in front of 7yo daughter
Lorenz Shannyn Mekuli strangled the mum and daughter before inflicting the rape.
Hamilton stabbing: 16yo guilty of manslaughter, 14yo not guilty
Norman Kingi's family are just pleased someone has been held to account for his death.
Jury begin deliberations for teen murder accused
Justice Timothy Brewer sent the jury out to begin deliberations at midday.
Teen murder accused 'aimed knife at chest, not heart'
Teen charged with murder did not intend to stab man in the heart, defence counsel says.
'A kick in the teeth': Teacher stuck on $59,000 after 43 years
Primary teachers who trained after 1996 earn $12,000 more than those who trained earlier.
Sculpture damage inspires 'idiot signs'
Need a constant reminder not to be an idiot? Look no further.
Council to review marketing of councillors' business
Not so "stoked":Council will review how it markets two councillors' business going forward
'It's going to be a long night': Gang member held gun to woman's head
David Aaron Stephenson has been jailed on a raft of violence and drug charges.
Councillors deny conflict of interest over app
Councillors told it's not appropriate to promote commercial app while on council business.
Property buy up: Ratepayers group complains to SFO
Hamilton's ratepayers group calling on the SFO to investigate Hamilton City Council.
Woman critically injured in Hamilton street named
Police would like to hear from anyone who saw a silver station wagon in the area.
McCready credits personal locator beacon in rescue
"At that sort of heart rate you are at a high risk of a heart attack."
Police hunt after young girl pulled into car in Hamilton
Police are investigating reports of an attempted abduction of a young girl in Hamilton.
Rotorua to lose local-based rescue chopper
Clark says Rotorua will be well-service by rescue choppers based elsewhere.
Local Focus: Grave tour in Hamilton
Past Hamiltonians stories uncovered in Hamilton East Cemetery tour. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Secrets revealed beyond the grave
Past Hamiltonians stories uncovered in cemetery tour. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Irish club drop contract with Waikato rugby star
A Waikato rugby winger has lost a two-year deal with Irish club Connacht, the club says
Flight fright sparks safety revamp
An overwhelmed air traffic controller who was being assessed put planes on head-on path.
New holiday invented by 7-year-old Kiwi boy goes viral
We are totally getting behind this new holiday.
Collision course: Air controller 'choked under pressure' during test
An air traffic controller became overwhelmed during an assessment at Hamilton Airport
Pig hunter told to pay $2000 to save dog
"My questions is how many animals are getting turned away?"
Hamilton City Council pays $6.49m for riverside properties
Hamilton City Council pays more than double the market valuation for riverside properties.
Rugby star loses Irish contract after domestic violence revelation
Irish club Connacht reportedly pull out of contract after player's court appearance.
Local Focus: Gong baths and rain sticks
It's all about feeling sound. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Teen murder accused had attended church prior to stabbing
Two of the three girls involved in the incident had attended church the fateful night.
Tears as dead boy's 5th birthday marked
Arteen Mosaferi had a cheeky smile, large brown eyes and loved to laugh and cuddle.
Woman, 24, dies after Hamilton incident
A woman has died after being found with critical injuries on a Hamilton street.