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Tramper dies on Tongariro Crossing despite resuscitation efforts

A man in his 50s has died after collapsing while traversing the Tongariro Crossing around midday. Despite the swift assistance of fellow walkers, including trained...

Witnesses to Hamilton deaths asked to come forward

Police making enquiries into the death of two men after an incident in Hamilton earlier this month are asking for witnesses to come forward. Emergency...

Warrant to arrest – Blake Potene-Walsh

Police are appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of Blake Potene-Walsh, 30, who has a Warrant to Arrest and is wanted...

Injured man dies in hospital after Hamilton incident

A man located in a critical condition after an incident in Hamilton over the weekend has died in hospital. Emergency services were called to Beatty...

Warrant to arrest – Teina Repia

Police are working to locate a man in relation to a number of burglaries at commercial premises in Otorohonga over the last two months. A...

Police updates – Whangarei, Hamilton and Kaikohe homicide investigations

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 16 March 2025. Murder charge in Kaikohe homicide Police investigating the homicide in Kaikohe have filed a murder charge. Emergency...

Waikato police seek sightings of Black Ford Territory in connection with Hamilton homicide

Waikato Police have launched a homicide investigation following a fatal incident on Beatty Street, Melville, in the early hours of the morning. Emergency services were...

Missing person: Have you seen Joseph?

Police have serious concerns for the wellbeing of Joseph Grattan, 24, and are urgently seeking to locate him. Joseph has not been seen since 28...

Tokoroa aggravated robbery – police want help to identify three thieves

Tokoroa Police investigating an aggravated robbery of a commercial premises continue to appeal for information to assist in the investigation. Detective Sergeant Neale Saunders says...

KiwiRail failed to act on Coroner’s safety recommendations before Matamata teen’s death

KiwiRail did not implement a 2012 Coroner’s recommendation to fence off a hazardous section of railway in Matamata, where 13-year-old Sarie Morton was fatally...

Matamata College student dies after being hit by train

A Matamata College student has died after being struck by a train near the school around 3:15 pm. Emergency services, including an ambulance, two helicopters,...

Phillips family: Increased police presence in Marokopa

In a brief statement today, police say they will have an "increased presence" in Marokopa over the coming days. Statement "Police will be present in the...

Appeal for information following Frankton fire

Hamilton Police are continuing to investigate an arson at a commercial premises in Frankton. At around 11:30am yesterday, Police were called to the Ellis Street...

Former St Peter’s School teacher jailed for historic sexual offenses against pupils

Geoffrey Coker, a 75-year-old former teacher at St Peter’s School near Cambridge, was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison on Friday...

Arrests made following Waikato aggravated robberies

Yesterday police made an arrest in relation to two aggravated robberies in the Waikato East area. On Friday 28 February, Police were alerted to four...

Police confirm reported signings of missing man were not him, mum appeals for information

Waikato Police have confirmed the reported sightings of a man matching the description of missing man Travis Langford on Sunday were not him. Police received...

Appeal for information following possible sightings of missing man Travis Langford

Police have today been notified of several possible sightings of Travis Langford, who has been missing since 17 January. Travis travelled from Wellington to the...

Four to appear in court following burglaries in Waihi

Four people are before the courts after separate burglaries in Waihi and Waihi Beach areas. The offending occurred between 23 January and 5 February. A 31-year-old...

Porch pirate nabbed in Waikato

Police have arrested a 35-year-old Hamilton woman in relation to a number of parcel thefts around the region. She is facing five charges of burglary...

Homicide investigation launched in Rotongaro

A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Rotongaro, north of Huntly, overnight. Police were called to Hetherington Road at...

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,...

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