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20 arrested in prison corruption investigation

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A complex Police investigation spanning nearly a year has unearthed alleged corruption and other criminal activity taking place within several corrections facilities. Twenty people have...

Te Aroha man arrested after foot chase

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A 38-year-old man has been arrested following a foot pursuit on Terminus Street in Te Aroha, Waikato, last night. At approximately 7pm an officer observed...

NZ Outdoors and Freedom Party names youngest-ever candidate for Port Waikato

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The NZ Outdoors and Freedom Party has officially announced 31-year-old Daymond Goulder-Horobin as its candidate for the Port Waikato electorate, making him the party’s...

Two men charged over serious Hamilton road rage assault

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Hamilton Police have arrested and charged two men in relation to a road-rage assault in February. On Friday 27 February, around 9am, Police responded to...

Teamwork locates fleeing Waikato youths in family car

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Teamwork by Hamilton police units responding to reports of suspicious behaviour at the wheel of a car in the northern suburbs yesterday resulted in...

Major SH1 upgrade completed between Tīrau and Waiouru

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A major upgrade of key sections of State Highway 1 between Tīrau and Waiouru has been completed, with Transport Minister Chris Bishop confirming 128...

Police probe Hamilton dirt bike gathering

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Waikato Police are investigating multiple reports relating to anti social behaviour by groups of dirt bike riders in Hamilton City over the weekend. Police received...

Fourth oil and gas exploration bid opens for Waikato region

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Resources Minister Shane Jones says a fourth petroleum exploration permit application has entered the competitive approval process since the Government lifted the oil and...

Do you recognise this man?

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Police are seeking to identify the rider pictured, following a serious crash yesterday in Taupō. Around 3.15pm, Police received a report of a crash involving...

Two young tourists killed in fatal SH1 Kinleith crash named by police

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Police are now in a position to name the two people who sadly died following a crash on State Highway 1, Kinleith, on Wednesday...

Teen arrested after violent Hamilton home invasion

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One person is in custody after a serious incident at a Dinsdale premises last night. Emergency services were called to the Tuhikaramea Road address about...

40-year-old man to appear in court over Waihi firearms incident

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One person is before the court following a firearms incident in Waihi overnight. At around 8.55pm, Police were alerted to a person threatening another person...

Two dead in Kinleith car crash

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Two people have died following a two-vehicle crash on SH1, near Kinleith, last night. Emergency services were called to the scene about 9.10pm. Sadly, two people...

Five charged in relation to Taupō building fire

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Five people are before the courts after a building fire in Taupō on Sunday. At around 5.40am Police became aware of the fire, on Tauhara...

Man arrested for Tokoroa hit-and-run

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Police have arrested one person while investigating a hit and run of a child in Tokoroa on Wednesday 22 April. A 43-year-old man will appear...

Information sought after goats shot in Pōkeno

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Police are appealing for information following a distressing incident at a Pōkeno property last week. Investigations are continuing after 18 pet goats were shot dead...

Two youths arrested following aggravated robbery in Hamilton

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Police have arrested and charged two youth in relation to an aggravated robbery in Frankton, Hamilton, last night. At around 7.30pm, Police were called to...

Heavy rain warnings issued for parts of NZ

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A series of severe weather warnings and watches have been issued as a front followed by multiple active troughs moves across the country, bringing...

Police collar alleged fuel thief

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An alleged fuel thief and his partner have been arrested in the Waikato thanks to a working security camera and a quick tip-off. Police were...

Fatal crashes – Te Atatu, Hamilton, Sanson

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Fatal crash, Sanson One person has died following a two vehicle crash in Sanson on Monday morning. Emergency services were called to the crash on State...

Cyclone Vaianu threatens North Island

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Cyclone Vaianu is forecast to track south across the North Island on Sunday, 12 April, bringing a dangerous combination of heavy rain, damaging winds,...

New mum sentenced for violent Hamilton home invasion

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A Hamilton woman has been jailed for her role in a violent aggravated robbery just days after giving birth. Brooke Knight left hospital while her...

Police seek public’s help to identify man and vehicle after Hamilton East assault

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Police are asking for the public’s help identifying the man and vehicle pictured, following an assault in Hamilton East in February. On Tuesday 17 February...

Two arrested in fuel theft attempts

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Two men appeared in court today for separate instances relating to attempts to steal fuel, following prompt calls from members of the public. Around 4am...

Arrest following firearms incident in West Huntly

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A man has been arrested this morning in relation to an incident in West Huntly on Thursday 2 April. At around 7pm, a group of...

Man charged with murder in Hamilton double-homicide investigation

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Police investigating two unexplained deaths in Hamilton East yesterday have arrested one person. A 34-year-old man will appear in the Hamilton District Court tomorrow on...

Two people found dead at Hamilton property

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Police are investigating the deaths of two people in Hamilton East this evening. Police were notified around 4pm after two people were found deceased at...

30 Arrested, dozens fined at Whangamatā Beach Hop

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Police are disappointed with the behaviour of some casual spectators at Beach Hop in Whangamatā this weekend. Police made a number of arrests and infringements...

Severe weather warnings continue through Friday – MetService

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A deep sub-tropical low moving across New Zealand is expected to bring widespread heavy rain, strong northeast winds, and hazardous coastal conditions over several...

Student in custody after teacher injured in Waikato school incident

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A teacher has been injured and a student taken into custody following an incident at Tuakau College in Waikato, which prompted a lockdown on...

$6.5m loan to fund Hamilton Airport runway extension

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Hamilton Airport is set for a major upgrade after securing a $6.5 million loan from the Regional Infrastructure Fund to extend its runway and...

Arrest following Raglan illegal street racing

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Raglan Police have arrested one person and impounded their car after reports of illegal street racing around the area over the weekend. The arrested person...

Fatal crash, Temple View

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One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Howden Road, in Temple View on the outskirts of Hamilton. The crash was reported to emergency...

Whangamatā traffic stop uncovers weapons cache

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When Police stopped a driver in Whangamatā, it led to the discovery of a vehicle full of illegal items. After stopping a vehicle last Friday,...

Fatal crash on SH1 north of Tūrangi

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One person has died after the earlier crash on SH1, just north of Tūrangi, near Rawhira Road. The road remains closed and diversions are in...

Police make public appeal after serious Hamilton road-rage assault

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Hamilton Police are appealing for information following a road-rage assault that has left a person in serious condition today. Police were called around 9am with...

Three arrested after shooting incident in Te Kauwhata

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Three people are due in court today following a shooting incident in Te Kauwhata, north of Huntly. Police received a call shortly before 7am on...

Seven rescued from Waikato River

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Seven people were successfully rescued from the Waikato River last night, after Police received reports of several people struggling in the water. Around 7.20pm, Police...

Thames woman arrested after month-long shoplifting spree

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Numerous hours of scouring video footage has led to the arrest of a woman in relation to retail crimes in Thames. Yesterday, Police arrested and...

Lower North Island battered by severe weather

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A widespread state of emergency has been declared across the Manawatū-Whanganui region as severe weather continues to hammer the lower North Island, forcing evacuations,...

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