Top cop under fire again after bullying senior officer
The IPCA finds Bruce Bird's management style is 'no longer acceptable for NZ Police'.
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Illegal dumpers leaving more than 11 tonnes of rubbish in Hamilton streets each month
People are leaving all sorts of rubbish in all kinds of places.
'He was completely gone': Lost dog found in a coma, now wants a home
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'We just need our confidence back': Hamilton's high street not what it used to be
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Fifa's financial windfall for local football clubs
Women’s football is growing thanks to last year’s Women’s World Cup.
Coromandel player strikes gold with Lotto $26k
Powerball will jackpot to $44 million for Saturday’s draw.
'Drunken, stupid error': Drunk DHB worker poked cop's bottom at pub
Police said there was 'an application of force' which left the officer feeling violated.
Schizophrenic arsonist wanted to 'burn down' DHB's mental health unit
Hoturoa Flanangan also set fire to a vehicle, garage and punched a police officer.
'It was my friend': Wanted man tells police after he's found hiding under house
Drew Hansen fled after being stopped in a stolen car but a police dog quickly found him.
Review: The Last Five Years a 'clever' show
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Waikato work week off to frosty start with sub-zero temperatures
The coldest temperature recorded in the region this morning was -2C at Taupō Airport.
'Hard loss to bear': Burglar stole family heirlooms to pay $13k drug debt
Jamie Downard, who has nearly 80 burglary convictions, broke into seven homes.
Melville just miss out on win in Hamilton indoor netball
The fifth game of the second round was a real mixture of results.
All Blacks legend Sir John Kirwan launches Mitey for Waikato youth
Mental health becomes an 'ordinary but important' subject at school.
Lotto luck for Waikato players
Powerball was not struck and has rolled over to Wednesday where the jackpot will be $38m.
'Given up': 16yo shut out of school in defiance of ministry directive
16-year-old says he has given up on ever finishing his secondary education.
'Nearly died': Inmate allowed out for tangi returned with a bag of meth which burst inside him
Judge tells Huata Irving, who was hospitalised, he's the “author of his own misfortune".
Waikato councils' Long-Term Plans come at a cost
Most councils have now adopted their 2024-34 LTPs.
Only one change for this year's Waikato NPC squad
Waikato squad sees 32 of 33 named players returning from 2023.
Morgan-Andrew King: From Waikato to international opera stage
Opera singer says his passion actually began 'as a way to meet girls'.
Hamilton Gardens entry fee start date revealed
The $20 fee to visit the 18 enclosed gardens would apply to out-of-towners.
Emergency services rescue trapped person after car and caravan roll near Cambridge
The southbound on-ramp on SH1 at Cambridge is closed because of an accident.
Police appealing for information on the whereabouts of wanted man Rawhiti Tokona
Members of the public are urged not to approach him.
Lotto luck for Waikato players
Last night’s $30 million Lotto Powerball jackpot has rolled over and will be $33m.
Silver medallist Hayden Wilde receives a royal rap from King Tūheitia in Paris
Tūheitia has arrived to support New Zealand athletes.
Hero Hotham: Hamilton Boys' First XV coach heading to Hong Kong
Nigel Hotham will head to Hong Kong for a coaching role.
Hamilton byelection has voter turnout of less than 6%
The byelection was sparked by the resignation of Melaina Huaki.
Health NZ apologises after nursing graduates have job offers retracted
Nursing grads said they were 'heartbroken' after offers of work turned out to be false.
Waikato women's rugby squad named
Fijiana Women’s lock Jade Coates returns to Waikato squad after lengthy injury.
Police seek owners of a 'haul' of property believed to be stolen
Items included a vehicle, car keys, power tools, a laptop, gaming console and an e-bike.
1000 junior rugby players set for Waikato festival
This year’s Waikato tournament will involve 32 rugby clubs.
Review: Hunchback of Notre Dame musical a 'banger'
It's the Hamilton Operatic Society's first full-length musical since Chicago in 2021.
Price of deceased estate with mould on the walls rises $10,000 every minute
"As is where is" home sells within three days of hitting the market.