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Waikato police officer faces charges over alleged assault and false report

A Waikato police officer is facing criminal charges after allegedly fracturing a man’s ribs and elbow during an arrest on June 8 last year...

Hamilton shootout: Woman criticised for withholding ‘mass shooting threats’

The estranged wife of Joel Robin Buckley, who was killed in a police shootout in Hamilton in July 2021, claimed he had been planning...

Police investigating unexplained death in Puketaha, Waikato

An investigation is under way into the death of a person, who was found following a car fire at Puketaha overnight. Emergency services were called...

Police reveal new “possible sighting” of Tom Phillips

Police are asking for the public’s help after a possible sighting of Tom Phillips and his children over the weekend. About 8.30am on Sunday 16...

Police appeal for sightings of missing man Travis Langford

Police are continuing to search for Travis Langford, who has been missing since 17 January. Travis travelled from Wellington to the Waikato region, where his...

Investigation launched after man critically injured in Hamilton firearms incident

Police are making enquiries after a firearms incident early this morning that has left a man in critical condition. Emergency services were called to Winstone...

Warriors dominate Storm 36-12 in preseason clash

The New Zealand Warriors delivered a commanding 36-12 victory over the Melbourne Storm in their preseason challenge match in Hamilton on Saturday, giving fans...

Man charged with murder in relation to Ngāruawāhia death

A 34-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Turipapa Tukere following an altercation in Ngāruawāhia on 27 December. The arrest was made early...

Fatal crash: Oregan Road, Ngāhinapōuri

Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Ngāhinapōuri Sunday evening. The single vehicle crash on Oregan Road was reported at about...

Man before courts after “item of concern” found at Hamilton Police Station

A 29-year-old man is before the courts after an item of concern was located following an incident in Hamilton. On Friday 7 February around 4.05pm,...

Police investigating death of woman in Hamilton overnight

Police are making inquiries into the death of a woman in Hamilton overnight. Emergency services were called to a Forest Lake address shortly before 12:30am...

NZ’s largest solar farm to be built near Te Aroha

As construction looms for New Zealand’s largest solar farm near Te Aroha, concerns are being raised about the effectiveness and environmental impact of such...

Search continues for missing 24-year-old Travis

Police are continuing the search for 24-year-old Travis, who has been missing since 17 January. Travis travelled from Wellington to the Waikato region, where his...

Search warrants executed in connection to Ngāruawāhia homicide

Police investigating the death of Turipapa Tukere in Ngāruawāhia have executed search warrants across Christchurch today. About 1:30pm on Friday 27 December, Police received reports...

Five to appear in court after incidents in the Kinleith Forests

Five people are before the courts following several incidents in the Kinleith Forests over the past year, costing the business who manages them and...

Father’s trust betrayed: ‘Friend’ jailed for assaulting preschool daughter

A Waikato father was left haunted after discovering his 'friend', Greig Thomas, sexually assaulting his preschool-aged daughter in her bedroom during a social visit...

Man charged with murder following fatal incident in Thames

A 28-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder following a fatal incident on Rolleston Street, Thames, on Monday, January 13. The incident led...

Homicide investigation launched in Thames

Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man in Thames Hospital overnight. At around 3:40pm on Monday 13 January, Police responded...

Motorist faces charges after driving through crash scene in South Waikato

A 53-year-old Auckland man faces potential serious charges after driving through police cordons at the scene of a serious crash that closed State Highway...

Seven youths arrested following crime spree in Raglan

Seven young people have been arrested following incidents including antisocial road-user behaviour, attempted theft and a car fire in Raglan last night. At around 2:50am,...

Holiday Road Toll decreases, but tragedies remind of road safety importance

Police have released details of several tragic road crashes during the holiday period, even as the overall road toll for 2024/2025 has shown a...

Man charged with murder after baby dies in Hamilton incident

A 34-year-old man has been charged with murder and attempted murder following a violent incident at a home in Fairfield, police have confirmed. The man,...

Homicide investigation launched in Fairfield

A homicide investigation has been launched after an incident at a Hamilton address overnight that has left one person dead and three others seriously...

Appeal for information following ‘cowardly assault’ on 72-year-old Hamilton man

Police continue to appeal to the public for information relating to a serious assault on a 72-year-old man that occurred outside his home on...

Police launch homicide investigation after fatal incident in Ngāruawāhia

Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a 42-year-old woman in Ngāruawāhia this afternoon. Around 1:30 PM, officers were alerted to reports...

Police respond to serious incident in Ngaruawahia

Police have cordons at two scenes in Ngaruawahia this afternoon, following a disorder incident. Updated: Police launch homicide investigation after death of woman in Ngaruawahia About...

Missing Ōtorohanga man found

A man reported missing from Ōtorohanga yesterday has been found by Police this morning and is safe. Police would like to thank members of the...

Police seeking man who escaped Corrections custody

Police are looking to locate 48-year-old Damon Anderson who escaped Corrections custody at Waikato Hospital yesterday afternoon. While he is not considered an immediate risk...

Police seize patches and other illicit items following social media post

A social media post showing King Cobra gang members outside the Auckland High Court – in breach of the Gangs Act 2024 – has...

Man pleads not guilty to murder and attempted murder in Coromandel shooting

Stuart Campbell Edmondson has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and attempted murder following a fatal shooting on the Coromandel Peninsula’s 309 Road...

Local is actually global: How a small Council in New Zealand got captured by BigChem

First of all, I’m no scientist (obviously). If you want answers to the issue of fluoride from an in-depth scientific perspectives, I suggest you consult...

Police updates: Whakatane fatal water incident, fatal crashes Pembroke and Pukekawa

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 15 December 2024. Fatality following water-related incident, Avalon, Lower Hutt Police can confirm that a child has died in...

One dead, another seriously injured in Coromandel shooting

A shooting in the remote Coromandel has left one person dead and another with serious injuries. Police were called to The 309 Road, near Coromandel...

Four youths arrested after attempted carjacking in Hamilton

Waikato Police have apprehended four youths following a dramatic series of events in Hamilton on Saturday afternoon, culminating in an attempted carjacking. The incident began...

Waikato teacher reinstated after dismissal sparks mass resignations and community fallout

A North Waikato teacher, previously dismissed for alleged serious misconduct during an U15 rugby trip, has been reinstated by Ministry of Education-appointed commissioner Brad...

Police seek public help in investigation into Huntly aggravated burglaries

Police are urgently investigating a string of violent aggravated burglaries in Waikato West and are appealing to the public for information to help identify...

Off-duty lifeguards save four in dramatic Sunset Beach rescue

At Sunset Beach in Port Waikato off-duty lifeguards rescued three children and an adult caught in a dangerous rip amid turbulent 1.2-2m surf. The group,...

Swift response leads to the rescue of three in Raglan

Swift actions by surf lifesavers and Coastguard helped rescue three people from the waters off Raglan when their boat flipped on the bar. At around...

Gang members who shot dad with a spear gun in front of his children arrested

Police have arrested two Mongrel Mob members and one associate after they allegedly carried out a violent and unprovoked assault against a man in...

Elevated arsenic levels found in Waikato water supplies

Testing has revealed elevated arsenic levels in drinking water supplied by Waipā District Council and Waikato District Council, joining Hamilton City Council in reporting...

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