Armed police swarmed the Hamilton east area after the car was abandoned around 7pm

Police say despite lengthy searches with armed officers and the police helicopter the suspects were not found.

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27 Dec: A person has suffered serious injuries after they were assaulted in Hamilton, by someone known to them

26 Dec: The local T20 Super Smash has begun in Hamilton, where the Auckland Aces made 201 for eight before rain delayed the Northern Brave's run chase ... and the match was declared a no result

25 Dec: Two people are injured after a stabbing in Ngaruawahia, north of Hamilton, overnight

25 Dec: Three people will appear in Youth Court in the coming days after an aggravated robbery in Hamilton yesterday morning involving a stolen vehicle

24 Dec: Police have charged a man with murder in relation to a 55-year-old's death in Hamilton last week

19 Dec: Police are calling for help in their Hamilton homicide investigation

18 Dec: The owner of businesses in Auckland and Hamilton has been sentenced for migrant exploitation - after failing to pay workers nearly 50 thousand dollars

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