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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...

Two arrested in connection with jewellery and designer goods burglary spree

Two men, aged 41 and 37, are facing a total of 37 burglary charges following a police operation in the Hamilton and Huntly areas. The...

Third suspect charged in Darshak Narran murder case

Waikato Police have charged a third individual in connection with the murder of 43-year-old Darshak Narran. A 23-year-old man from Papakura is set to appear...

Significant Police operation targets organised crime around North Island

Today Police executed over 30 search warrants across the North Island as part of Operation Highwater, a concentrated operation targeting members and associates of...

Hampton Downs murder victim named

Police have identified the man who died following a violent assault near Hampton Downs last Monday as 43-year-old Darshak Narran, from South Auckland. Narran was...

Tragic night in North Island as three fatal crashes claim lives

In a series of crashes across the North Island overnight, three lives have been lost in separate incidents. Fatal Crash in Morrinsville The first incident occurred...

NPC Semi Final 2: Wellington 29 – 24 Waikato

Wellington have beaten Waikato 29-24 in Semi Final 2 of the Bunnings 2024 NPC at Sky Stadium in Wellington. https://youtu.be/6OiQ8GFTo14?si=W3TF7EoXpYi7YRhS

Police launch homicide investigation after man dies in Te Awamutu incident

A homicide investigation is underway in Te Awamutu after a man died following an overnight disorder incident on Te Rahu Road. Police and emergency services...

Information sought after man critically injured on Hampton Downs Road

Detective Senior Sergeant Kristine Clarke has confirmed that a scene examination has been completed following the discovery of a critically injured man on Hampton...

NPC Quarterfinal 3: Taranaki 14 – 15 Waikato

Waikato have beaten Taranaki 14-15 in the Bunnings NPC quarterfinal today at Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth. https://youtu.be/L7zxwch9Nf0?si=7q1QS_pZUvR9PtS8

Drugs and cash seized as Police shut down alleged operation using rental properties

A Police investigation has shut down a criminal syndicate’s operation, allegedly importing and distributing a concoction of illegal substances across parts of the upper...

Body found near Raglan believed to be missing Hamilton man

Police were alerted this afternoon after a body was discovered in the water near Raglan. A member of the public reported seeing the person from...

Appeal for information – fatal incident, SH23, Raglan

An investigation has been launched into the death of a man on SH23 last night, after it is believed he was struck by a...

New Māori monarch announced after week-long farewell to Kiingi Tuheitia

Thousands gathered at Tuurangawaewae Marae to bid farewell to Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, who passed away at age 69. Following a week-long ceremony,...

Homicide investigation launched after 8-year-old boy dies in Hamilton altercation

A homicide investigation has been launched after an 8-year-old boy critically injured in an incident in Bader yesterday has died. Police were called to the...

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