Morrinsville man named as SH1 fatal crash victim
The man was initially taken to hospital in a critical condition but has since died.
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Sean Wilson savagely attacked his partner, beating and kicking her in the head and face.
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Kiwi glory as nothing goes Skew Wiff at last
New Zealand glory on Melbourne Cup day came from the most unlikely of sources.
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Roller-coaster week for two New Zealand thoroughbred stars ended on a double low.
Most Waikato councils opt for Māori wards
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Stephen Autridge believes he has his quartet of fillies bang on.
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New Zealand racing fans are in for more comprehensive coverage of major meetings.
'Wise owl' of Waikato local government dies
Hugh Vercoe's service to the community included 15 years as Matamata-Piako mayor.
Kiwi entry a luckless second in $20m Everest
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Boy's health battle: 'It’s a huge journey, but it’s not impossible'
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Caution turning into confidence on National’s three-day bus tour
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Freedom camping in central Waikato towns under review
Feedback submissions close on Wednesday for Freedom Camping Bylaw.
Three youths arrested after robberies in Paeroa and Matamata
Police are continuing to search for two other offenders involved in the crimes.
Horse racing: Something Skew Wiff about starts
One of New Zealand’s best racehorses is going back to school.
Hopes in Aussie spring target get stronger for Legarto
Her hometown Matamata Cup wasn’t the only major victory Legarto had on the weekend.
Racing: Legarto looms large but it goes skew wiff in Oz
Legarto was the big winner with a comprehensive performance in the Matamata Cup.
Three group one darlings of NZ racing face three very different challenges today
Legarto, Prowess and Skew Wiff head to Matamata, Hawera and Flemington.
One dead after serious crash in Kaimai Ranges, SH29 remains closed
The crash occurred on the Waikato side of the Kaimais, east of the Rapurapu Rd junction.
Outstanding mare Prowess adds glamour to Taranaki Breeders Stakes
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Dirt bikers arrested following 'broad daylight' assault of 65-year-old man
The bikies were taken into custody following a search warrant.
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Wild weather: Harbour Bridge speed restrictions, Cook Strait ferries cancelled, horror flight to Queenstown
The wild weather's causing travel disruption with cancelled flights and ferries.
Parts of NZ brace for fresh round of severe weather - who's in for a direct hit?
The brief reprieve in weather is short-lived as more nastiness arrives tomorrow.
A new foul weather system is looming - here's where rain and wind will hit
Brief reprieve in weather before new round of nastiness arrives tomorrow.
'You lose, your children lose': Waikato mum jailed for drug-dealing
Courtney Murray was arrested three years after other previous drug-related offences.
'Monster': Gangster's victim slept with a bat after being kidnapped and beaten
'I’m going to go and get the clean-up gear and a gun,' Filthy Few member told victim.
SH29 reopens: Person airlifted after two-vehicle crash involving truck
At least one person seriously injured in crash.