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Police updates – Fatal crashes Masterton, Okaramio and Matamata-Piako

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 5 April 2024. Name release: Fatal Crash – Richmond Downs, Matamata-Piako Police can now name the victim of a...

Drugs seized in Matamata search warrant

On Tuesday Matamata Police executed a search warrant at a Gladstone Road address and located approximately 302.44 grams of methamphetamine, cannabis plants, and drug...

Waikato Police urge motorists to be mindful of agricultural vehicles after three tractor crashes

After three serious crashes involving tractors on Saturday, Waikato Police are asking motorists heading home from their Easter break to be mindful of agricultural...

Motorcyclist dies following 30 March crash

One person has died following a crash on Piakonui Road in Richmond Downs, Matamata-Piako yesterday. The crash involved a motorcycle and a tractor and was...

Rototuna homicide: Person in custody

One person has been taken into custody and a homicide investigation has been launched after police were called to a Rototuna, Hamilton residential address...

Stash of stolen goods recovered after Tuakau burglary

Police have recovered a significant haul of stolen goods following the arrest of three youths after a burglary in Tuakau this morning. Counties Manukau South...

Richard Coburn acquitted of the murder of his partner Paige Tutemahurangi

26-year-old Richard Mathew Coburn was found guilty of manslaughter instead of murder in the High Court at Hamilton following the death of his partner,...

Arrest made in Raglan homicide investigation

Police have arrested and charged a Waikato man with murder in relation to the death of Cedric Maniapoto in Te Uku. The 29-year-old is due...

Murder victim Paige Tutemahurangi alive 30 minutes after deadly assault – Crown expert

Richard Mathew Coburn is on trial for the murder of his partner Paige Tutemahurangi on July 1, 2023. Coburn admitted to assaulting Tutemahurangi but pleaded...

Raglan homicide: Victim Cedric Maniapoto was fatally shot

Police investigating the death of Cedric Maniapoto can confirm he was fatally shot and found at an address just north of Raglan early on...

Raglan homicide – police name victim

Police can now confirm the name of the man who was located deceased on Ohautira Road, Raglan yesterday. He was 58-year-old Cedric John Maniapoto of...

Homicide investigation underway in Raglan

A homicide investigation has been launched after Police responded to a report that a person had been located deceased on Ohautira Road, Raglan this...

Super Rugby Pacific: Chiefs 33 – 29 Crusaders

The Chiefs have beaten the Crusaders 33-29 in their Super Rugby Pacific Round 1 clash tonight at FMG Stadium in Hamilton. https://youtu.be/sowidv2lQ08?si=qhvPrUiw0NF39JfX

Name release: Operation Castlebridge, fatal Police shooting

Police can now name the man fatally shot by Police in Waikato last week as 31-year-old Christopher Taukiri, of Paeroa. Christopher was shot by Police...

Motorbikes seized following Paeroa gang tangi

Multiple motorbikes have been seized as Police had an increased presence in the Waikato town of Paeroa today for the tangi of a Waikato-based...

Arrests following aggravated robberies in Cambridge

Police have made three arrests in relation to the aggravated robberies of two Cambridge service stations, one on 2 February and one on 7...

Fatal Police shooting in Matamata-Piako area

A man has been fatally shot by Police following a protracted incident in Waikato this afternoon. At around 12.30pm today Police conducted a vehicle stop...

Warrant to Arrest: Have you seen Nepia Taonui?

Police are seeking public’s assistance in locating Nepia Taonui, who has several warrants for his arrest. They include weapons and firearms charges and the breaching...

Operation Angelo: Police not treating Death of John Isaac as suspicious

Police are no longer treating the death of John Wirihana Isaac as a homicide. Mr Isaac’s body was located in the water near the Ngaruawāhia...

Name release, fatal crash, State Highway 23

Police are now in a position to name the woman that died following a crash on State Highway 23 near Whatawhata on 27 January. She...

Two health professionals disciplined for sexual misconduct

Two health professionals, an osteopath and a physiotherapist, were censured for separate incidents of indecently touching patients. Dr. Joseph Crozier, an osteopath from Morrinsville, was...

Police updates – crashes Otira Highway, Whatawhata

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 29 January 2024. Police appeal for witnesses to Whatawhata Crash Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious crash...

Whangamata burglaries: Cops release image of man who ‘might be able to assist’ with their enquiries

Whangamata Police are investigating following two burglaries in the Whangamata area reported this weekend. Both incidents took place at neighbouring properties on Port Road between...

Police updates – fatal crashes Melville, Waitaki and Queenstown

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 26 January 2024. Fatal crash – Waitaki Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Omarama. The...

Operation Angelo update and appeal for information

Hamilton Police can now release further information regarding Operation Angelo, the investigation into the murder of John Isaac, who was found dead in the...

Operation Angelo: Police appeal for information in John Isaac homicide investigation

Waikato Police investigating the homicide of John Isaac are appealing for sightings of the victim or unusual activity around the Waikato River. 52-year-old John Isaac...

Operation Angelo: Homicide investigation launched after body found in Waikato River

The man whose body was recovered from the Waikato River near Ngaruawahia on Thursday evening can now be named as 52-year-old John Wirihana Isaac,...

Teenage girl missing from Tokoroa found

The 15-year-old reported missing from Tokoroa has been located and is safe. Police: 'Thank you to everyone who shared information.'

Gang boss strikes $300k asset deal

Jamie Pink, the 52-year-old leader of the Ngaruawahia-based Tribal Huk gang has agreed to surrender $300,000 to the Crown. The amount represents a portion of...

Operation Sundown: Woman appears in court charged with murder

Police investigating the death of a man in Hamilton have charged a 24-year-old woman with murder and are appealing for anyone with information to...

Information sought – Cambridge water incident

A search for a swimmer in Cambridge resumes this afternoon, but Police want to hear from a couple who may have seen the man...

Man charged following assault on Waikato road worker

A man was due in court today on serious charges following an incident in Waharoa that left a road worker in hospital with critical...

Worker nearly buried alive in trench collapse

A worker had to use his hands and a spade to dig his workmate free from 20 cubic metres of dirt when a trench...

Operation Smelter: Crackdown on Waikato thieves brings ‘immediate success’

Waikato Police have launched Operation Smelter, targeting a group of prolific offenders responsible for multiple aggravated robberies and commercial and retail burglaries in the...

Body recovered in search for missing swimmer

Search crews looking for a missing swimmer have located a body at Hamilton’s Gap, north of Waiuku. Formal identification has yet to take place, but...

Police updates – fatal crashes SH25 Kereta and SH94 Fiordland

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 7 January 2024. Name release - State Highway 25 crash Police can now name the man who died in...

Missing Karioitahi Beach swimmer named, search continues

Searching has continued today for a swimmer reported missing in the water near Karioitahi Beach. The missing man was swimming with two others on the...

Names of victims of recent road tragedies released

Police have released the names of the victims of recent road tragedies around the country. Serious crash, Peria The names of the two children who died...

‘Incredible rescue’ after 23 hours in the sea

A man has been saved after spending 23.5 hours in the water at sea off Whangamatā, using the reflection from his wristwatch to catch...

Man arrested after Raglan firearms incident

Police have arrested a 47-year-old man following a firearms incident at Manu Bay in Raglan on Monday. The man was arrested at a Pōkeno address...

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