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Woman stayed in NZ unlawfully for 30 years

A convicted fraudster who lived in New Zealand under a false identity for decades should get another chance to stay, a tribunal has ruled. The woman, who is now... Read More

Cyclone fallout: SH25 road reopens

UPDATE 5.48pm: Both sections of State Highway 25 are now reopen, following earlier closures to clear a slip, along with rockfall and flooding. A Waka Kotahi spokesperson... Read More

Twelve people arrested after Waikato robbery

Waikato Police have arrested 12 people in relation to a service station robbery in Whatawhata yesterday. About 7am yesterday, Police were called to a service... Read More

Tauranga buys up Harry’s grumbles

Love him or loathe him, believe him or disbelieve him, it doesn't matter. Because Prince Harry's polarizing 416 page ghostwritten memoir 'Spare” is proving... Read More

Proud smiles show off Western Bay pearly whites

The children at an early childhood education centre are proud to show off their pearly whites after coming first in an annual Oral Health Challenge. Early childhood... Read More

Whitianga: Cyclone shows need for new club site

The historic Mercury Bay Boating Club in Whitianga needs to be picked up and moved almost immediately, to protect it from erosion. Cyclone Hale brought fierce... Read More

Thames Coast Road blocked, cliff collapse ‘likely’

Police are advising Thames Coast Road, Windy Point is closed "just north of Thames". Motorists are also being warned to "stay off" roads in the area, due to the... Read More

Racers head to the deep south for round four

We might now be halfway through the 2022-23 New Zealand Superbike Championships, but there's still plenty left for the riders to fight for. Indeed, three... Read More

Waikato Hospital: Bone degrading chemicals stolen

Police are seeking the help of the public to identify the person pictured following the theft of "dangerous chemicals" from Waikato Hospital. "Three 500ml opaque... Read More

“OMG moment” as cyclone bowls caravan over

Ex Cyclone Hale bowled a caravan over in Pauanui on Tuesday. But just as the owner was pondering the situation, the wind changed direction and blew the caravan... Read More

Sudden workplace death in Mount Maunganui

Police are attending a sudden death after a workplace incident on Hull Road, Mount Maunganui. A police spokesperson says they first received the report at around... Read More

Epic one-week home makeover

With tears in her eyes, Tere Bissell struggles for words as she and husband Steve looks at the walls of their home and marvel. 'It has so many hands, so many... Read More