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Thursday's headlines: Plans to charge GST on goods purchased from overseas websites; man assaulted while trying to stop a drunk person from driving; restructuring in southern police district.

Part of State Highway 30 in southern Waikato was closed early on Monday morning after a fatal car crash.

A 42-year-old man has died after being swept away in a strong current while fishing off the wharf at Raglan in western Waikato.

Retailers in the Waikato town of Putaruru have agreed to stop selling synthetic cannabis and other legal highs from Monday 8 July, because of community concerns about the substances. Audio

Legislation widening the powers of the the Government Communications Security Bureau has been described as simply mind-boggling in its scope.

Thursday's headlines: Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker no longer willing to defend city council chief executive Tony Maryatt; referendum on water flouridation likely in Hamilton; throwing a stick for…

A cyclist hit by a car near Hamilton earlier in the week has died.

Wednesday's headlines: Beggars could be banned throughout Auckland; living wage plan at Hamilton City Council now in doubt; University of Otago may demolish two of its buildings.

Armed police have conducted methamphetamine drug raids in the Waikato town of Ohaupo.

A man is in hospital with critical injuries after a car crashed into a group of about a dozen cyclists on the outskirts of Hamilton.

Police investigating the homicide of Auckland teenager Jane Furlong, who disappeared 20 years ago, will search a house after receiving fresh information on the cold case. Audio

Friday's headlines: 'Seven lost at sea' aboard American yacht; stolen-to-order car shops busted in Wellington; Carisbrook site sold to construction company; average rates to rise 3.8% in Hamilton.

Detours were put in place around State Highway 29 near Tauranga on Friday morning after a fatal crash.

A man charged with kidnapping a woman who was dragged along behind his vehicle has pleaded guilty. Audio

A person has died following a car crash at Ohaupo near Hamilton and a woman has been seriously injured in another collision near the city.

Thursday's headlines: Burglar found dead body hanging in the dark in a house in Hamilton; 9pm deadline on alcohol sales mooted in Wellington; Facebook has removed a page displaying intimate photos of…

The New Zealand women's rugby coach Brian Evans has named five new caps in his 26-strong Black Ferns squad to take on England in three test matches in Auckland and...

Waikato police have found what they describe as a sophisticated methamphetamine lab during a series of raids on rural properties.

Tuesday's headlines: Snow down to sea level expected in South Island on Wednesday; Labour MP Lianne Dalziel set to enter Christchurch mayoral race; charity boxes to be installed around Wellington as…

Monday's headlines: Woman killed in landslide near Motueka; 22% of summonsed jurors failed to turn up to court last year; annual polar plunge held at beach in Dunedin.

Waikato District Health Board says a growing lack of respect for nurses and doctors has caused a sharp increase in assaults on staff.

A deer hunter has inadvertently landed himself in hot water after publishing an article that could jeopardise a homicide inquiry. Audio

Hundreds of DHB personnel assaulted as they look after patients; special citizenship ceremony held to to mark Matariki and 120 years since women got the vote; sea of Tibetan flags for arrival of Dalai…