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Body found in Waikato River identified as 23yo Kayne Kohu

His body was found on Tuesday.

'Witch hunt' over death of Waikato 16yo sparks pleas for students to stop spreading social media abuse

"Inaccurate, offensive and threatening comments" have led to a boy being blamed for the death.

'I've got one chance': Collins reveals how much is on the line for her this election

But the National leader was fired up after claiming she won her first debate against Jacinda Ardern.

Prospective Māori students question if uni is a safe space amid calls for review into racism across universities

"This is a major issue, not only in the universities where it's really bad but also across the country."

'Deeply missed': Family of deceased Hamilton man speak out as murder charges laid

Sao Young's body was found at a rural property in April.

'We know the reality of how deadly the disease is': Relative of two brothers who died from COVID speaks out

"Follow the rules explicitly so this sort of tragedy does not have to impact on any other family."

Hauraki-Waikato candidates quizzed on if Māori flag should always fly on public buildings

One candidate wouldn't commit, another was unequivocal.

Hauraki-Waikato candidates go head-to-head in election debate

Nanaia Mahuta and Donna Pokere-Phillips are vying for the electorate seat.

'Nigel's heart was always open': Family of latest COVID-19 death describe his 'immense love'

"He held the family together."

'Devastating': Dr Bloomfield issues plea on behalf of whānau who lost two brothers to COVID-19

"I can't imagine how devastating this is for this whānau... this is a huge loss."

'Full steam ahead': Fonterra's work making Te Awamutu site more sustainable progressing, despite COVID-19

Last year the dairy co-op announced it would begin to slowly transition away from coal.

Is Hamilton NZ's most beautiful city?

Hamilton is up against current title holder Whanganui for this year’s most beautiful city award.

Four commercial-scale meth labs busted in Waikato, four facing charges

Five addresses were targeted across three towns.

'Crusher Collins' immortalised as 'Bond girl' on supporter's leg

The tattoo took eight hours to create.

Waikato A&P show cancelled amid COVID-19

The show was scheduled to be held from October 30 to November 1.

Person dies in Te Kuiti tractor accident

WorkSafe has been advised.

Auckland's water restrictions rethought

Water restrictions have been in place in the region since May.

'Definitely not something we want to be seeing here': The 'destructive farm pest' that could cause havoc for farmers

"A large rook population can completely destroy entire paddocks."

Auckland granted another 100 million litres a day from Waikato River

The city is in the midst of a prolonged drought.

Waikato dairy company fined $137,000 for 'severe' smell

Some victims said the odour was "nauseating".