'I sped up and hit him': Teen accused of murder sobs as he recalls running down man
He also told police he thought the man would jump out of his way.
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The Blues finished the game having had 67 per cent of possession.
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A windscreen shattered and chaos erupted after a car ran down an enraged woman's partner.
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The Chief set to step into the Super Rugby final spotlight
'We’re not going to skip a beat with Tyrone,' Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan says.
No action on Blue Springs walkway works a year after track closure
South Waikato District Council expects the track will reopen in November.
Woman and teen accused of fatally driving over man in Te Puke after Christmas money row
A woman and teenager jointly face a murder charge in the High Court at Hamilton.
Hamilton's tallest buiilding being converted into 191-room hotel
'It’s well needed and brings such a positive feel to the CBD.'
Two-vehicle crash involving tractor reported on SH3
Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to take an alternative route.
Chiefs fans 'loud', 'loyal' and ready for war as Blues clash awaits
How do you strike fear into the opposing team? Slow roasted marshmallows of course.
University of Waikato Professor of Law writes New Zealand history - again
"My family, particularly my late father, have always driven me throughout my law journey."
Human remains unearthed in Hillcrest are pre-European, police reveal
The remains will be exhumed in consultation with local iwi.
Parker to headline boxing match in Hamilton
Parker will take on his first international opponent.
Filipina woman escapes poverty through child sponsorship
Keewani Cook lost three of her siblings because her family could not afford healthcare.
More than 300km in seven days: Waikato student running to raise aid for Palestinian children
'I couldn’t stand by and do nothing anymore. I want to make a difference.'
Crash near Te Awamutu: Person trapped after car crashes into ditch
The person was rescued by emergency services.
Billion-dollar boss set to leave Tainui Group Holdings
"The time is right for the business, for me, and for my family after 15 years at TGH."
Age, identity being investigated after remains found in Hamilton
Police are continuing scene examination at Hamilton house but believe remains are human.
Waikato tourism organisation to make changes due to council funding
Several councils have made funding cuts to the organisation in their LTPs.
Arrest warrant, border alert issued for accused money launderer after court no-show
The man is accused of laundering nearly $250k in stolen money from two scam victims.
Hamilton's coin parking meters looking for new homes
They were replaced with Smart meters in March.
Suspected human remains unearthed by excavator at Hamilton construction site
Police are working to identify the remains and to see if they are human.
David Nyika teams up with Joseph Parker in multi-fight deal
Highly touted cruiserweight prospect signs with Duco and Parker's first promotional foray.
Body found near Wairere Falls: Family of Pauline Grey thank police, iwi for search
A rāhui is in place on the Wairere Falls Track for the next seven days.
Brass banding Waikato families heading to nationals
Brass banding is very much a family affair in the Waikato.
Balloons over Waikato festival to be run by Wellington-based agency
In February, Classic Events announced they would hand over the reins to somebody else.
'Did not return': Drone deployed in search for missing woman, 67, near Wairere Falls
Police want to speak to the person who located a jacket on a walk in the area.
Netball: HGHS Old Girls smash Marist Verdettes Premier (2) 91-8
Meanwhile, Waikato Dio showed resilience to take the win against Melville Vetora.
A sweet farewell for Sugar and her 18 puppies
A sweet life for Sugar and her 18 puppies has been found.
World's biggest YouTuber served at popular NZ restaurant, believed to be filming here
The YouTuber dined out at the popular Auckland eatery before heading to Hamilton.