Body found in stolen van on Gordonton Road
Do you know anything about this incident?
A man's body was found inside a Hiace van on Gordonton Road, and police think the vehicle is linked to "a serious incident" in Raglan early on Friday.
Police are asking for any sightings of or information about the White 2017 Toyota Hiace - which had earlier been stolen.
It is thought to have travelled from Whaanga Road, Raglan, to Gordonton Road early on Friday morning.
Police were told about an incident on Whaanga Road around 3.20am.
A couple camping at Manu Bay described being told to come out with their hands up at 4.30am, as police searched for a suspect.
Police told them there had been a shooting and the suspect was at large.
Read more here and, if you can help police, ring 07 858 6200 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Did you submit on the city council's long-term plan?
Hamiltonians have spoken out on the council’s budget plans with the city’s massive proposed rates hike a lightning rod for residents already struggling with rising costs.
With more than 3000 submissions landing on the Hamilton City Council’s Draft Long Term Plan the hot topic is unsurprisingly the proposed 19.9% rise, which itself lands in a cost of living crisis and limping economy.
Have you heard about this Hamilton petition?
A group of Hamilton business owners have started a petition to stop the council from hiking up rates and passing the cost of what they say are unpopular projects on to residents.
It frustrates longtime residents Tom Andrews, a former roading engineer who owns Classics Museum and has property interests and Jo Reeder, to see Hamiltonians facing large bills.
Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.
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91.4% Yes
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8.3% No
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0.3% Other - I'll share below!
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