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A serious crash has closed the Waikato Expressway.

Geoffrey Coker remained emotionless as the verdicts were read out, was convicted by Judge Clark and remanded on bail for sentencing on 9 December.

The court ruled there is no evidence implicating Maney in the murder, despite the Crown claiming she ordered the hit.

Local kaumātua have placed a rāhui over Whaingaroa Harbour in Raglan as a body, believed to be Luke Berwick is found.

Government ministers earlier said the scheme was crucial, but the Ministry of Health now says privacy and ethical concerns outweigh its value. Audio

The separate cases relate to the deaths of 8-year-old Zahquiel Taipeti in Hamilton and Steven Cranston near Raglan.

Philip Mehrtens, seized by rebels in February 2023, has finally been released, alive and well. Audio

It was a "significantly" higher number of arrests compared to a normal Saturday night.

A quarry has tried repeatedly to crack a permanent protection to get more rock out of a mountain. Now, it's turning to the 'Fast-track' law.

An "evil" criminal element combined with the social media "sensationalism factor" are contributing to increasing violence, police say.

Two arrests have been made linked to fake banknotes.

A van ran a red light, crashed and tipped over, crushing the driver's arm.

Coroner Michael Robb says it was "abundantly clear" the officer made a decision as he was running toward Shargin Stephens that he was going to shoot him if he did not drop his weapon.

The 35-year-old was shot in 2016 after attacking an empty patrol car with a garden slasher.

Police want to hear from any residents on Hamilton street where 8-year-old Zahquiel Taipeti was killed.

The child was in a critical condition and died at the scene in Taupiri, police say.

A friend says Steven Cranston was health conscious, future-focused and protective of his dog.

Neville Capes and Suzanne Brewer were travelling along a quiet rural road late one night in February 1982 when suddenly they saw a car's headlights right in front of them.

Graffiti more than tripled in Rotorua in the year to 30 June - costing ratepayers more than $100,000.

Meanwhile, residents are concerned with the way police responded after multiple calls to let them know someone was walking in the middle of the road.

A person has died in a car crash south west of Hamilton.

Police are calling for sightings of Elizabeth Wielga, who was last seen in the Tongariro area, while visiting from Australia.

Police are continuing to look for evidence as they investigate the death of Zahquiel Taipeti.

What we know about Thursday's funeral and the Whakawahinga (raising up) ceremony for his successor, as well as the road closures and detours.

The boy died from his injuries and two other victims were seriously hurt.