Nurse tasked with checking on mentally unwell man worked double shift
Addicted to synthetic cannabis, he was sent to a care home near a 'tinny house'.
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Waikato NPC campaign suffers another setback
The Mooloos have slumped to ninth on the NPC ladder after their fourth loss of the season.
Fighting stigma around mental illness through theatre
Hamilton theatre to show special performance for Mental Health Awareness Week.
Her coffin was snatched from a hearse - 15 years later, her family get closure
The woman's body was taken from the back of a hearse after a family dispute.
Prime inner-city Hamilton site could be renamed to reflect 500 years of history
Local hapū Ngāti Wairere applied to restore the area’s name to Opoia Pā earlier this year.
'No remorse': Group jailed for 'callous' murder of man dumped in water trough
The four people responsible for Sao Yean's murder were sentenced in Hamilton today.
'There was intent': Man lay in wait to set fire to garage
He was seeking vengeance for his friend embroiled in a custody dispute.
Waikato Herald editor turns another page
Waikato Herald editor is retiring after almost 50 years in the news business.
Hamilton girl to run on to French rugby pitches as Defender of Tomorrow
Quinn Thorby, 11, will fly to the Rugby World Cup in France.
Ex-Hamilton rugby players' roles in Fiji's big win
Former Waikato-based duo help lead Fiji to historic victory pre-Rugby World Cup 2023.
'Strong support' for Te Huia
After four week interruption, the Te Huia service into central Auckland recently resumed.
Waikato youngsters to shine in Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr
NYT's Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr features 50 young, talented Waikato youngsters.
Schools rugby: Te Awamutu draw with Rototuna
Te Awamutu College have last match before Northern Region Tournament in Pukekohe.
Dress for Success Hamilton chalks up success
New retail store also offers good quality clothing.
Emery’s devastating diagnosis of a rare genetic neurological disorder
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Te Huia the only train service sanctioned for running red lights
Te Huia singled out but Waka Kotahi knew of 8 other passenger trains that ran red lights.
Top dog has a quarry for an office
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Waitomo Group: Waikato FPC to host Auckland Storm at FMG Stadium
Waikato FPC scraped through to the semifinal with a two-point lead.
'Culturally expressive' headstones: Hamilton cemetery rules in spotlight
The proposed changes would allow headstones to be made of materials like wood.
University win 13th consecutive Hamilton Premier indoor netball title
But Nottingham Castle Rangers proved worthy foes, pushing the champs all the way.
'Fresh meat': Could roller derby be for you?
Dust off your roller skates and give roller derby a go in early September.
'Total shock': Waikato man's mother accidentally cremated before funeral
'I cremated your mother today by mistake'.
Waikato's top eateries face off in local hospo awards
The finalists for this year’s Waikato Hospitality Awards are out.
Uncharted territory for trainer with two superstars at Te Rapa
Paul Nelson has two stellar horses running for the second time in four days.
'Hamilton is booming': MP signs off
Hamilton-based National List MP David Bennett gives his valedictory speech.
'Masters of camouflage' settle into new surroundings
Bunker, Ōtepoti, Motupōhue and Māhutonga stake their spots after exploring mountain home.
Fieldays 2023 ute winner revealed
Winner was eyeing Isuzu D-Max utes before, and hadn't been to Fieldays since 2021.
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‘Keep a lid on that temper’: Teacher escapes conviction
Even the judge saw a glimpse of Tevita Hufanga's temper during proceedings.