Woman was alive for 'at least 30 minutes' after partner's fatal attack
Richard Coburn admits killing his partner, but says it wasn't murder.
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Small Waikato community receives special sculpture
The sculpture was a community-led project.
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Motorists spent hours getting to their destinations. Others simply gave up and went home.
Man changed partner’s bloody clothes after fatal assault, then called 111
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Chiefs drop to second after loss to Reds
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Hundreds of special vehicles rev up at Frankton Thunder
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Watercare ends contract with Waikato District Council
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Two potential Chiefs Manawa debuts
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Waikato 2024 NPC draw announced
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'Disappointed': Hamilton City Council cancels 10 transport projects
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Royal New Zealand Ballet to visit Waikato
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Homicide investigation continues on Ohautira Rd
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‘Get lost you...': Drunk man unleashes tirade of racial abuse on church staff
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Waikato Chamber of Commerce expands to South Waikato
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