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Lifeguard knows the dangers all too well after nearly being swept away as a child.
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Cemetery Circuit hometown heroes
Whanganui has proven a breeding ground for talented motorcycle racers over many years.
Concerns for missing Hamilton 24-year-old
Police urgently seeking sightings of missing man.
New Year's Eve weather: Outlook good for summer-starved Kiwis
It'll be a dry - weather-wise at least - welcome into 2020 for most.
Happy New Year: Brighter weather on way for NZ by New Year's Eve
It'll be a sweet start to 2020.
Street racing at its best
Virtually nothing separates the top riders in each class on the Whanganui programme.
The great Kiwi summer weather fail: Unsettled month continues
Tis the season for endless fronts.
Having a hangi Christmas? Give Fire and Emergency NZ a heads-up
FENZ have already attended a large number of call-outs which was a waste of resources.
Christmas ram raid: Shocking CCTV captures van crashing into dairy
Four people, including a young woman, are seen running into the dairy at 5.30am.
Several injured, one seriously, after stabbing on Hamilton street
Police had this morning cordoned off an area outside the Aaron Court Motel.
DHB asks for $5000 refund from ex board member
Waikato DHB says legal costs to get $5000 back from ex board member outweigh benefit.
Higher honours on Cooper's horizon
Could we see Onerahi Central's Henry Cooper in a Black Caps uniform in the near future?
Police seize $17m in alleged bribery scandal
Millions shifted from Bahamas to NZ bank account following bribery scandal.
'Something like this will happen again': White Island trauma response director
Trauma director Dr Grant Christey says there is a lot to be learned from "all the horror".
Former AB John Kirwan backs new private mental health clinic
"What we're really hoping is to take some pressure off the public system," star says.
Spy in the sky: Drones the new tool in burglars' arsenal
A former burglar has revealed a new tool being used by criminals - drones.
Woman trespassed by DHB goes to US for second opinion
The DHB accused Dr Lovatt of accessing parts of the hospital not open to the public.
Man further remanded after alleged murder of Hamilton mum of 8
Rueben Peeni was further remanded in custody without plea on a charge of murder.
Raglan shooting: Trial November 2020, name suppression continues
A Hamilton man will fight his murder charge after a man died in a shooting at Raglan.
Suzuki Series: Table set for Whanganui after tight round at Manfeild.
Richard Cooper and Damon Rees battle in Formula 1, Richie Dibben climbing in Formula 2.
'Fighting relentlessly': Firefighters battling large blaze in central Hamilton
About 200 people have gathered to watch firefighters battle the blaze.
Heroic response, hospital's clinical lead for burns called in from maternity leave
"When Ruadhán was hungry I'd just scrub out and feed him, then go back in," surgeon tells.
Govt makes drug court permanent in justice shake-up
But National is criticising what is says is a "soft-on-crime" approach.
White Island eruption: Missing mother alive but severely burned
Adelaide woman Lisa Hosking located in a Hamilton hospital, suffering from severe burns.
Suzuki Series roars into life in Taupo
It is ultimate skill vs ultimate track experience in the next two rounds.
Lawyer admits 10 years of income tax evasion
Wayne John Revell admitted the representative charge in the Hamilton District Court today.
Weather chaos: Flooding, roads closed, internet down as storm batters nation
After the South Island was slammed by summer storm, the chaos shifts northward.
Lockdown lifted at Hamilton school after man makes threats
Maeroa Intermediate School was put into lockdown briefly this afternoon.
Man back in court for alleged murder of Hamilton mum of 8
Rueben Peeni was remanded without plea on the upgraded charge of murder.
Your weather: Sunny end to spring, rain possible for cricket
It'll be a mostly fine day for many in New Zealand, but rain is around the corner.
Trying out Hamilton's new self-drive car share service
Self-drive option promoted as providing a cheaper alternative to using your own car.