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Police appeal for help to find missing Thames man Jared, last seen driving black Triton

Police are still seeking the public’s help in locating Jared, who was reported missing from the Thames area on Tuesday (26 August). The 35-year-old was...

Further public appeal in relation to missing man, Hamilton

Police are continuing to appeal to the public for sightings of missing 39-year-old Aydan, who has not been seen for nearly two weeks. Aydan was...

CCTV footage links Tom Phillips and child to Piopio burglary, police say

Police are investigating a burglary at a Piopio business in rural Waikato that occurred about 2am on Wednesday, 27 August. CCTV footage released shows two...

Missing person: Have you seen Aydan?

Police are asking for the public’s help finding Aydan, who has been reported missing from the Chartwell area. The 39-year-old was reported missing on Tuesday...

Police seek witnesses after Tokoroa roadside assault leaves man injured

Police are asking for the public’s help after a roadside assault in Tokoroa on Friday. About 4.15am near the intersection of Old Taupo Road and...

Sopoaga’s late penalty seals Mooloos Ranfurly Shield win

A late penalty from veteran first five Lima Sopoaga capped a dramatic comeback as Waikato edged Taranaki 23-22 in New Plymouth to claim the...

Police updates: Hamilton assault, Rotorua homicide name release, Lower Hutt incident

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 23 August 2025. Hamilton Police seeking information on serious assault Hamilton Police are seeking information on a serious assault...

NPC 2025 Round 3: Waikato 27-26 Counties Manukau

Waikato have beaten Counties Manukau 27-26 in their Round 3 Bunnings NPC clash today at FMG Stadium in Hamilton. https://youtu.be/5913Wt0WkCM?si=nrHxCaYgfcwRq2HS

Riot contained at Spring Hill Prison as inmates light fires in exercise yard

Corrections staff are managing a riot at Waikato’s Spring Hill Prison, where 10 inmates have refused to leave the exercise yard and damaged property,...

Pair charged with murder in relation to death of Tyreece Te Pairi

Two further men have been arrested and charged with murder in relation to the death of Tyreece Te Pairi in Hamilton late last month. "Tyreece,...

Police updates – serious crashes Lincoln Road, Tokoroa and Onehunga

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 12 August 2025. Name release – Fatal crash, Onehunga Police can now formally release the name of the woman...

Family pleads for driver to come forward after mother killed in Te Kūiti boat trailer crash

The family of 23-year-old Nateisha-Kurstyn Pareteoro Hana-Wetere is appealing for the driver of a black SUV to come forward after a boat and trailer...

NPC 2025 Round 2: Waikato 24-35 Wellington

Wellington have beaten Waikato 23-35 in their Round 2 Bunnings NPC clash today at FMG stadium in Hamilton. https://youtu.be/9b-mSdUZrnw?si=wwCsACQWNnzSkHlV

One dead, three injured in crash near Hamilton

One person has died and three others were injured after a car struck a tree on State Highway 23 near Whatawhata, west of Hamilton,...

Two men before court in relation to Hamilton homicide

Two men have appeared in Hamilton District Court Wednesday charged with the murder of Tyreece Te Pairi in Hamilton CBD on 20 July. The pair,...

Hamilton homicide: A statement on behalf of the family

Police investigating the death of Tyreece Te Pairi are issuing a statement on behalf of his family. They ask media to respect their privacy...

NPC Opener: Auckland 35 – 36 Waikato

Waikato have beaten Auckland in the opening game of the 2025 Bunnings NPC at Eden Park this evening. https://youtu.be/LQl_zRkYrwg?si=hGcoHpbm7QdXuLri

Appeal for information following assault in Hamilton

Police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the people pictured, as they may have information that can assist with an ongoing investigation. At around...

Aggravated robbery of Ngāruawāhia service station overnight

Waikato Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at a service station in Ngāruawāhia overnight. At around 12.55am on Friday, July 25 a vehicle arrived at...

Hamilton homicide investigation: Name release

Police are now in a position to name the victim of Sunday morning’s homicide in Hamilton. Twenty-year-old Tyreece Te Pairi, of Hamilton, died from injuries...

Hamilton woman jailed for stealing nearly $500K from her employer

Ariana Thompson-Bell has been sentenced to 27 months in prison after stealing just under $500,000 from her employer, a Hamilton-based work skills programme. Over two...

Hamilton homicide investigation: Appeal for photos, videos

Police investigating the violent death of a young man in Hamilton believe motorists or pedestrians may have evidence that is crucial to the investigation. The...

Hamilton homicide: 20-year-old man dead, three injured after late-night altercation

A young man’s death in Hamilton city overnight is being treated as a homicide, after an incident that left three other people injured. Police were...

Police investigating serious incident on Alexandra Street, central Hamilton

Police are investigating a serious incident in Hamilton city overnight. Emergency services were called to Alexandra Street shortly after midnight. Cordons are in place on Alexandra...

Witnesses sought after fatal crash, SH1 Wairakei

Police are asking for witnesses to come forward after a fatal crash this morning on SH1, Wairakei. About 7.30am, two vehicles travelling on a straight...

Warrant to arrest – Troy Mudford

Police are seeking the public’s help to locate Troy Mudford, who has a warrant to arrest. The 24-year-old is believed to be the Hamilton area...

Three family members killed in Waiuku crash named

A car crash near Waiuku on Tuesday afternoon has claimed the lives of three from the same family — a mother, her daughter, and...

Investigation underway into Waiuku fatal crash

A Police investigation is underway into the tragic triple fatal crash in Waiuku on Tuesday afternoon. The sole vehicle involved left Masters Road at around...

Police seek man after teen suffers broken jaw in Hamilton bar assault

Police are making enquiries into an alleged assault at a bar in Hamilton during the early hours of Sunday 4 May. "Police are keen to...

Woman and two children killed in Waiuku crash

A crash on Masters Road near Waiuku, known locally as 'The Rollercoaster', has claimed the lives of a woman and two children after their...

Scammer’s middleman sentenced after couple’s dream home funds laundered overseas

A Waikato couple lost over $150,000 intended for their dream home after hackers infiltrated a building company’s email and tricked them into sending payment...

Police updates – fatal crashes in Hornby, Te Mapara, Tirau, Kumeu and Seddon

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 12 July 2025. Name release correction - fatal crash, Seddon The man who died in a fatal crash in...

Man charged with murder following incident in Hamilton

Police have charged a 20-year-old man with murder following an incident at a house on Bellmont Avenue in Chartwell, Hamilton last night. Police were called...

Waikato Regional Council cuts ties with LGNZ over cost, political leanings, and relevance

The Waikato Regional Council has voted to leave Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ), citing concerns about its cost, political orientation, and lack of relevance...

Police updates – Fatal crashes in Leeston and Motutere

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 5 July 2025. Fatal Crash, Leeston One person has died after a serious crash in Leeston last night. Police were...

Sisters in Country & Marian Burns unveil NZ Concerts and Exclusive “Harmony Road” Australian Tour – Your chance to travel with the girls!

Get ready for an afternoon of unparalleled country music as the acclaimed duo Sisters in Country, featuring New Zealand music legends Jodi Vaughan and...

Police appeal for information after sexual assault in Tokoroa

Tokoroa Police investigating an alleged sexual assault are appealing for information from the public. At around 11.20pm on Friday 27 June, Police were called to...

Youth arrested in Pukete restaurant burglary

A youth has been arrested and charged in relation to a burglary in Pukete, Waikato on Wednesday. The burglary happened at around 2:20am on Wednesday...

Second arrest made in Rotorua fatal crash investigation

Police have arrested a second man in connection with a fatal crash in Rotorua on June 15 that claimed the life of a 24-year-old...

Waikato Police thank motorists who helped locate a dangerous fleeing driver

Police used 111 calls to track a fleeing driver, who was arrested after allegedly crashing into two innocent motorists at Ōhaupō yesterday. Inspector Hywel Jones,...

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