Dozens descend on Waikato lake for marine oil spill exercise
Members of the public are welcome to watch the emergency response training.
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On and off ramps close as works switches to southbound expressway
Work begins on the southbound lanes after Sunday, November 5.
Person dead in house fire in Hamilton
The blaze occurred at a unit in Gadsby Place, Hamilton East.
Get in behind 'em: Waikato duo step up for transtasman sheep dog tests
Local farmer and paw-some companion will compete in the Trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trial.
Crews battle fire at landfill site near Huntly
Charges were laid in 2021 after a fire smouldered at the landfill for more than a year.
Roadworks to take longer than expected at SH1, Rangiriri
Work on the southbound lanes is to continue until November.
Armed robber stormed pubs, forced punters on the ground before stealing from them
The armed hold-ups occurred within days and involved other assailants.
'Not racially motivated': Police respond to Te Pāti Māori candidate home invasion claims
Man trespassed after string of incidents at Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke's home.
Waikato Expressway closures for roadworks
The area has also been reduced to one lane in each direction with a 50km/h speed limit.
Te Pāti Māori candidate targeted in fresh incident, man 'served trespass notice'
Man trespassed after string of incidents at Hana Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke's home.
Police seek info from public on Huntly fatal crash
Members of public tried to help, but the driver died at the scene on Harris St.
One dead following Huntly crash
The road was blocked while emergency services attended but has reopened now.
Four youths arrested after Waikato stores broken into with angle grinders
200 packs of cigarettes, eight packs of tobacco and 320 unopened vapes were recovered.
Lotto luck strikes across region
Four of last night’s 11 Lotto second division winning tickets were sold in the Waikato.
Love at first sight and no time to waste as rest home residents marry
“I had a good look at him, and I just thought, ‘Wow’.”
Night closures for SH1 roadworks
From Sunday, traffic will be diverted away from the SH1 Ngāruawāhia section works site.
Teen ram raider faces hip replacement, has early onset arthritis after fleeing police
Khances Mahara-Sunnex suffered his injury when landing badly after jumping a fence.
Police want info on fires after businesses targeted
Huntly businesses were damaged after fires were set in the central business district.
Man who died after Waikato crash named
Man was taken to hospital in a critical condition after the crash on August 9.
Two-car smash in Taupiri leaves one injured
Emergency services were called to the intersection of Lake and Dawson Rds on Saturday.
Teens’ 40km getaway after liquor store robbery ends in arrests
The teens fled south, swapping stolen vehicles on the way.
'I'll keep your pics in my folder': Porn addict tells undercover police officer
The 33-year-old said he wanted to buy pictures of young teen in tight, short clothing.
Tikanga approach and police partnership helps change Māori justice outcomes
Success of marae-based justice programme partnership to be celebrated.
Huntly's railway station damaged by suspicious fire
Waikato District Council is now guarding the remaining pieces.
Waka Kotahi says abuse is putting SH1 road workers at risk
Motorists drive through live work areas to avoid queuing.
'Cruel and inexcusable': 70 cattle left to starve to death
A 52-year-old woman has been fined $6000 for wilfully neglecting the animals.
Nevada tech company SkyDrop creating drone hub in Waikato
Nevada-based company scouting for customers after getting CAA flight approval.
Facebook clues see some stolen gear snatched back in Hamilton before cops arrive
Sidecar racer heartbroken: 'I'll probably have to stop racing'
Silver lining for Genesis Energy from bad weather
Genesis Energy expects to report a record annual profit due to high rainfall.
Police warn public to be vigilant after carjackings near Huntly
One of the victims was pulled from her car and assaulted, police said.
Genesis completes biomass trial for Huntly
Huntly is looking at alternative fuel options for its coal and gas-burning power station.
'Genuinely scared now': Bottle shop owner haunted after robbery
One of five men who stormed the Huntly Bottle-O in 2019 has been jailed for three years.
Boat, gun, ammunition and cars: Waikato Police recover stolen goods in a four-day operation
Police Operation Balance targeted prolific theft and dishonesty offending in Waikato.
Police hunting those responsible for two ram raids in Waikato
Police in Waikato are hunting those responsible for two ram raid incidents in the area.