Non-essential businesses face fines, immediate shutdowns
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Brandt Shortland moves from coroner role to District Court judge
Kaikohe gets its first resident District Court judge - Brandt Shortland.
Rents frozen: Government to prevent landlords raising residential rents
Kiwi renters will get relief from any increases in rent during the immediate crisis.
Covid-19 in NZ: 36 new coronavirus cases, hospitals restricting visitors
There are now 102 confirmed cases in NZ and health chief warns more to come.
Rest home resident contracts Covid-19, staff in isolation
Rest home outside Hamilton in lockdown after resident tests positive for Covid-19.
Coronavirus: Organisations, volunteers band together to help the elderly
People are keen to help the vulnerable but the offer comes with caution.
Coronavirus: NZ officials probe possible community cases
Elderly told to stay at home, pubs and clubs to stay open - with restrictions.
'It was a no brainer' - couple cancel wedding day before nuptials
Wedding canned at emotional and financial expense but couple says it's the right decision.
No suspension for gynaecologist accused of STI testing woman on first date
Dr Naylin Appanna is allowed to continue practising, despite the allegations.
Potential new coronavirus case keeps man from court
The man's lawyer said someone connected to the man had tested positive for the virus.
School holiday programmes geared up to start early
School holiday programmes ready to help if schools close.
'What legends!': The Kiwi brewery making hand sanitiser to fight shortage
The brewers are aiming to have the first 1000L batch ready by Monday - and it'll be free.
Red herring? Suspected Coronavirus case held at police station doesn't have virus
The man had actually returned a negative test result before he was arrested.
Coronavirus: School remains open as child tested for Covid-19
Latest suspected case of Covid-19 a child being tested in Hamilton.
Waikato coronavirus cases arrived from Sydney, Europe
Waikato cases of Covid-19 flew into New Zealand from Europe and Australia.
Coronavirus: Cambridge Avantidrome closed due to user showing symptoms
A person who used the Avantidrome and a Hamilton City Council staffer are being tested.
Mums accused of panic buying while doing regular grocery shop
The two supermarket giants are urging people to shop as they usually would.
Coronavirus: Hamilton City Council worker tested
The worker returned to work from overseas before developing flu-like symptoms.
Coronavirus: School closes to plan for Covid-19
Schools are cancelling camps and assemblies and planning for teaching online.
Chiefs lose final match before league stops
It could indeed end up being the last game Warren Gatland's men play for some time.
Coronavirus: Multi-billion dollar plan to save jobs as travel rules kick in
Tens of thousands of jobs on the line as Govt weighs up economic response to Covid-19.
Work to start this year on billion-dollar Hamilton lakes project
Transformative $1b Te Awa Lakes housing and adventure park for Hamilton gets nod.
Decision about being in a place to grow and be happy
Knowledge, experience and composure that Lienert-Brown has will be critical.
All aboard? New Hamilton-Auckland train journey 2 hours 20 mins
Te Huia train between Hamilton and Auckland to take its first trip in August.
Drowned in Waikato River: Police failed in duty to help fugitive
The IPCA found officers "did nothing to help [the man] when it was most needed".
Victims of fiery car crash near Hamilton dragged to safety
Police have confirmed none of the occupants were seriously injured.
Battle of Kororāreka remembered 175 years on
Attack on Russell sparked by Hone Heke's frustration over Treaty breaches.
'I don't feel safe in my country': Teenagers bottled in racist attack
Two teenagers were hospitalised after seven people assaulted the group.
'I'm fighting to be heard': Toxic mould in work car - man battles employer, ACC
"The next day I was driving the car and my vision deteriorated..." Waikato father tells.
'There is mould, broken windows ... and fleas': Single mum's plea to landlord
Property manager says $400pw for house with borer and broken windows 'modestly' priced.
Airbnb family scores Hamilton rental home that ticks their boxes
Hours after sharing her struggle finding a rental property, she found the perfect one.
Mosque shootings one year on: How is your community marking anniversary?
Events are planned around the country to mark one year since the March 15 attacks.
Keep it out, stamp it out: What's in NZ's pandemic plan?
The Govt is under fire over its pandemic plan - but experts say it's working. What is it?
Mental health patients subjected to degrading treatment - Chief Ombudsman
Waikato DHB has come under fire for its degrading treatment of mental health patients.