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Work party ends in head injury
Police in Waikato say a man has been critically injured while trying to defuse an alcohol-fueled row over an arm-wrestling competition.
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Crash in northern Waikato
Emergency services are still at the scene of a vehicle crash on Whiriwhiri Rd, at Otaua in Waikato.
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Spike in domestic violence callouts
Police in Waikato have gone to 325 domestic violence callouts since the start of December, an average of 17 a day.
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Morning Report: local papers
Wednesday's headlines: NZ Herald editorial says 'It's time to go, Mayor Brown'; the kiwi evolving from a tiny bird that may have flown here from Australia; Woolspinners plant in Oamaru now under new…
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Post-mortem fails to provide answers
Waikato police say a post-mortem into how a 28-year-old woman died in Te Aroha on Monday has raised more questions than answers.
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Mandela honoured at protest site
The life of Nelson Mandela has been commemorated at Waikato Stadium, the scene of a Springbok tour protest in 1981 when protesters swarmed onto the field forcing the cancellation of the match.
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Pair arrested over accidental shooting
Police say a shooting that left a Waikato woman with serious wounds to her leg and torso looks to have been accidental.
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Woman critically injured after Waikato shooting
A 19-year-old woman has been critically injured in a shooting in Waikato.
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Body identified as Australian coach
Police in Hamilton have formally identified a body found in the Waikato River as missing Australian Paul Arber.
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Body found in Waikato River
Hamilton police say it may take some time to confirm if a body of a man recovered from the Waikato River is that of missing Australian Paul Arber. Audio
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Parents remain positive coach still alive
The parents of an Australian man missing in Hamilton since the weekend say they remain positive that he is still alive. Audio
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Live power lines and swarm of bees at fatal crash
Emergency services have had to brave live power lines and a swarm of bees at the scene of a fatal crash on State Highway 29 in Waikato.
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Morning Report: local papers
Wednesday's headlines: Missing Australian tennis coach withdrew cash from an ATM before heading towards the Waikato River; Government to look at building two more temporary accommodation villages in…
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Police search Waikato river for missing tennis coach
Audio 11 Dec 2013Police say an Australian tennis coach missing in Hamilton had been acting out of character the night he disappeared. Audio
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Search for coach focuses on river
A missing Australian tennis coach was last seen swimming in the Waikato River and had been acting out of character the night he disappeared, police say. Audio
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Missing tennis coach last seen in Waikato River
Audio 10 Dec 2013The police say a missing Australian tennis coach was last seen swimming in the Waikato River and had been acting out of character the night he disappeared. Audio
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Morning Report: local papers
Tuesday's headlines: Grave fears held for the safety of tennis coach in Hamilton; evicted tenants living in tent in Waltham Park in Christchurch; lifting of negative outlook for Dunedin City Council…
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Gambling activities probed after big drugs bust
Police are investigating gambling activities in Auckland in connection with this week's big operation in which 330 kilograms of a drug used to make P was seized.
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Te Manu Korihi News for 5 December 2013
Audio 5 Dec 2013A panel set up to review the basic rules by which New Zealanders live by does not recommend including the Treaty of Waitangi in a single written constitution; The Crown acknowledges that ancestral… Audio
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Teacher's time in Te Kuiti investigated
Police are investigating whether a teacher already facing sex charges at a South Waikato school committed offences at another school.
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Te Manu Korihi News for 5 December 2013
Audio 5 Dec 2013The Constitutional Advisory Panel does not recommend including the Treaty of Waitangi in a written constitution; The Police in Waikato are investigating whether a teacher, already facing sex charges… Audio
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More arrests likely after drug seizures
Police say further arrests are likely after 40 raids in Auckland and Waikato that netted more than $120 million worth of drugs, cars, property, and cash.
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Morning Report: local papers
Thursday's headlines: International Cricket Council investigating up former top NZ players over match-fixing; bitter financial dispute within one of Christchurch's wealthiest families; new home for…
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Police smash major drugs syndicate
Police say they have broken up a major drug syndicate in New Zealand with a record haul of drugs and assets seized, totalling $120 million, and 24 arrests made. Audio
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SH 29 blocked near Matamata after truck crash
State Highway 29 at Te Poi near Matamata in Waikato is completely blocked after a truck hit a bridge.
