Marokopa mystery: Father spotted disguising himself with masks in public
Tom Phillips was spotted by locals who then chased the wanted man, according to reports.
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Maadi Cup rowing: School stripped of North Island titles after admitting rule breaches
The school's disqualification has seen other schools move up the ranks in 19 races.
Tauranga-based artist wins National Contemporary Art Award
The annual award, founded by the Waikato Society of Arts, has been held since 2000.
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'Unprovoked and random': Shopkeeper allegedly attacked by man armed with homemade weapon
The man allegedly attacked the shopkeeper with a knife attached to a walking stick.
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$100m sell-off: Kiwi richlister quits NZ for Australia
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Man in prison for part in fatal attack says he should be home with kids
The children are being cared for by grandparents after their mother died in a crash.
'We are sorry we did not do better': School apologises for raft of rule breaches at major rowing regattas
School sanctioned after admitting to 17 breaches at national and North Island regattas.
Ban on Te Huia train travelling through Auckland lifted
KiwiRail said passengers will travel for free for one week from the relaunch.
Four Hamilton youths armed with hammer and crowbar arrested for aggravated robberies
Armed with a hammer and a crowbar, four youths ram-raided two Hamilton businesses.
Revealed: Fifa's radical plans if weather turns ugly during World Cup in NZ
The only previous Women’s World Cup to be staged in winter was in China in 1991.
Watch: Car engulfed by flames in 'suspicious' blaze at busy shopping centre
A video on a local community page showed flames completely engulfing the car.
‘No longer trust anyone’: Rest home carer tried to swindle $10k from resident, spent $2k on victims’ debit cards
An 89-year-old victim was in hospital when she had cash, a card stolen and used.
Desert oasis: How to grow three tonnes of lettuce a day where it’s as dry as dust
World's biggest vertical farm serving up fresh produce for Emirates passengers.
'Clear case of exploitation': Woman lambasted for role in migrant worker rort
The group of Papua New Guinea residents were brought to NZ to work but were hardly paid.
Where to score the best eats in NZ's World Cup host cities
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‘Terrifying habit’: Judge slams Mob gang associate whose 4yo barks like a dog
The thief was given a chance to clean up his act for the sake of his daughter.
The Pā opens as safe haven for all students
University of Waikato just opened the $85 million development.
'Disgraceful piece of driving': Man flees at more than 200km/h with baby, partner in car
Tiyrone Ballantine weaved in and out of cars on the Waikato Expressway to avoid police.
Hamilton opera student to sing in Australian comp semi-finals
Samoan tenor Emmanuel Fonoti-Fuimaono takes part in the Australian Singing Competition.
Te Huia train user calls for service providers to pay extra travel costs through to Auckland
She is calling for Te Huia to cover passengers extra travel costs.
'It took a real team effort': Police praise brave officers who rescued survivors from fiery crash
A couple died at the scene while six others were taken to hosptial.
Te Huia to remain funded by taxpayer dollars despite reduce service, extra fares
Te Huia commuters now face spending more than five hours a day on public transport.
Pōkeno Whisky recruits New Zealand's only traditional cooper
Mike Tawse, from Scotland, has brought the ancient art of coopering to Pōkeno.
'Look after each other up there': Young couple killed in fiery Hamilton crash
The couple died at the scene while six others were taken to hosptial.
Train service banned from Auckland metro area after collision concerns
The driver failed to obey safety signals, putting the train at risk of a collision.
Two people fight for their lives after fiery truck and car crash
The pair were pulled from the car by police officers as it went up in flames.
Police heroes: Two lives saved in fiery crash after quick actions
Emergency services staff are being treated for smoke inhalation.
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Dad says the day has meant more than they could have ever imagined.
Napier First XV beat Hamilton for first time since 2011
Napier Boys' and Hamilton Boys' are likely to meet again in the Super 8 rugby final.
Sleeping man wakes to find property manager in his room filming him in bed
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