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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...

Tourist mini-bus collision near Tirau leaves one dead, 13 injured

A collision involving a tourist-filled mini-bus, a Mazda ute, and a sedan on State Highway 1 north of Tīrau claimed one life and left...

Tokoroa human remains identified, Police appeal for information

Police can now confirm the human remains located in Tokoroa earlier this month have been identified as 45-year-old Shane Edwards, who was reported missing...

Man arrested after escaping custody at Waikato Hospital

One person has been taken into custody following a serious incident in Waikato this afternoon. At around 12:30pm, Police were notified of a person escaping...

All Whites dominate Vanuatu 8-1 to secure World Cup qualifier semi spot

The All Whites cruised into the semi-finals of the Oceania FIFA World Cup qualifiers with a commanding 8-1 victory over Vanuatu in Hamilton, led...

Hamilton fatal train collision deceased named

Police can now release the names of those who died in the crash involving a train and a car on Peachgrove Road, Hamilton on...

Two arrested following series of ram raids and vehicle thefts in Waikato

Police have executed two search warrants, arrested two people and are looking for a number of others after a string of serious incidents in...

Investigation opened after discovery of human remains near Tokoroa

Police have commenced an investigation following the discovery of human remains at a rural location close to Tokoroa township. The scene has been secured, and...

Police confirm three dead after crash between car and train in Hamilton

Three people have died following a collision involving a train and a car on Peachgrove Road, Hamilton, this morning. Two other occupants were transported to...

Fatal collision after car hits freight train at level crossing in Hamilton

A car has collided with a freight train at a level crossing early this morning on Peachgrove Rd in Hamilton, resulting in multiple fatalities...

Warrant to Arrest – Jacob Ormsby

Police are appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of Jacob Ormsby, 19, who has a Warrant to Arrest and is wanted...

Investigation underway after firearm presented at road worker

Bay of Plenty Police are making enquiries after an incident yesterday where a road worker was threatened with a firearm. Police were called about 10.40am...

Forged cash seized in Te Kauwhata search warrants

Te Kauwhata Police have executed two search warrants in relation to reports of forged bank notes reportedly being used around the region. Police located ammunition,...

Ex-NZ teacher accused of raping male students could avoid extradition from UK over ECHR rights

Former teacher Kevan Dooley, 69, who faces accusations of raping and molesting six male students in New Zealand, may escape extradition to face trial...

Three men named in Waikato roadside murder case

Three of the four men charged with the murder of Darshak Naran, found critically injured on the side of Hampton Downs Rd in Waikato...

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