Giant peach takes centre stage in new Hamilton production
Playbox Theatre will stage Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach.
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Mayor vows action after girl dies in train tragedy near Matamata College
Police and WorkSafe are making inquiries following the incident.
Teen who gave underage girl drugs before unlawful sex too young to be jailed
The teen is now 20 and due to become a father. His victim was just 15.
Super Rugby team lists: Changes aplenty ahead of round five clashes
All the ins and outs ahead of the fifth round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Police renew search for Tom Phillips and missing children
Police say the search was not prompted by a new sighting of the young family.
‘You are the thief and one shouldn’t lose sight of that’: Judge to repeat shoplifter
The 24-year-old nabbed nearly $9000 worth of sunglasses in just one haul.
Police investigate arson as cause of Frankton fire
It took 35 firefighters to put out the blaze.
'I'll stab you': Shoplifter's threat as she steals $1500 worth of clothing, with toddler in tow
Rosey Heurea targeted Rebel Sport, The Warehouse, Farmers and Chemist Warehouse.
R23? Why bars might raise age restrictions
A bar owner said he wouldn't be surprised if venues further raised the age restrictions.
Pre-planned police operation led to school lockdown
One person was arrested. Police remain at the scene.
No teens allowed: Bar bans under 20s ... again
'It’s like watching Bambi getting to walk on ice for the first time.'
'Today, we get justice:' Sexually abused students tell teacher as he's sent to jail
Geoffrey Coker maintains he's a "scapegoat" for other teachers he claims abused pupils.
Police find large knife, $3200 cash and meth at Hamilton CBD arrest
A man was reported for suspicious behaviour on Thursday afternoon.
'I felt like an awful person': Woman's 17-year journey to endo diagnosis
Charlotte, 28, has endometriosis, an inflammatory disease affecting 1 in 10 NZ women.
Soiled, neglected toddler found wandering streets, mother was ‘disconnected from reality’
The whānau was on Oranga Tamariki's radar long before the child went missing.
Man seen on CCTV footage holding weapon in Hamilton CBD
Council CCTV operators reported the man to police.
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Rights ‘breached’: Animal abuser says conviction goes against her Māori worldview
Lai Toy argued her rights under the Treaty were breached by the disqualification.
Family honours legacy of slain woman Turipapa Tukere
The Ngāruawāhia woman died after a daylight brawl in Waikato.
'Both men helped themselves': Mongrel Mob members raped 14-year-old in motel room
The teen was subjected to a terrifying sexual assault that spanned several hours.
Hamilton city councillor resigns just months before election
He was first elected as a councillor in the 2021 byelection.
‘Peril to the public’: Lawyer allegedly falsified judge’s minute, court records
Ben Wong has been suspended while a tribunal investigates his conduct.
Pak’nSave supermarkets charged with ‘misleading specials’, inaccurate pricing
It's alleged the supermarkets engage in misleading specials and inaccurate pricing.
A $75m investment: Jewellery giant’s arrival promises economic boost
The expansion to NZ follows a free-trade agreement with the UAE.
‘F*** this’: Frustrated mum removed baby's oxygen, tried to leave ED after delays
Now the Waikato woman has ended up in court for the way she handled the situation.
'It's not a nice feeling': Woman months overdue for heart surgery struggles to breathe
Health NZ has apologised and scheduled a cardiologist appointment.
Mother-daughter showdown set for NZ Manu championship final
Defending champion Fa’atupuinati Berking will compete against her mother, Honani.
‘Not overflowing with opportunities’: NZR on offshore benefits for Chiefs' coach
The Chiefs' head coach will head to Ireland on a three-year deal in July.
1995 to 2025: Best friends and co-owners of Hamilton's Rocket Coffee earn spot in global list
Never having drunk it before he was unaware that “coffee doesn’t come all ready to drink”.
Rugby & Rhythms, Ironman and Boon – here's what's on in the Waikato
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Watch: On board with 300 Warriors fans flying to Las Vegas
Shaun Johnson helped serve dinner on the flight, surprising fans.
MP to meet ministry over 230 job losses at Kinleith Mill
The mill will cease all paper production before July 2025.
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