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Car rolls in Waikato, one in serious condition
One person was trapped inside the vehicle and the Fenz team extracted them.
Two dead after crash near Taupō; separate collision blocks SH2
Traffic management is being put in place at the site of the double-fatal crash.
'Nick of time': Group using plastic bottles to float down Waikato River prompt police warning
Police have renewed their warnings about lifejackets after another near-miss.
Two people in serious to moderate condition after Waikato crash
St John has taken both people to hospital.
Drownings in Waikato lead to call for action
The region saw a significant increase in drownings in 2023, according to a new report.
Rāhui in place, search continues for swimmer missing from popular beach
Surf life saver patrols in place south of where swimmer went missing.
Motorists to avoid Te Rapa Rd, significant delays
Te Rapa Rd in Hamilton is blocked following the collision.
Ram raid in Whangamatā overnight
Police say two people were arrested after calls of concern from the public.
'Glad to see you': First words of man rescued after almost 24 hours in the sea
The man used the reflection of the sun on his watch to catch his rescuers' attention.
Lifeguards save beached dolphin at Mount, swimmer airlifted off Waihī beach
Plus, 'tonnes of shark sightings' in busy day for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel lifeguards.
Soil scientist Dr Megan Balks: 'If someone offers you a trip to Antarctica, you say yes'
Dr Megan Balks is the latest recipient of the New Zealand Antarctic Medal.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in December 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
Kaimai crash kills Whakatāne couple, 4-year-old son survives
'It’s going to hurt him for a long time ... for two young lives to be taken so tragically'
Police name teen swimmer missing at Karioitahi Beach
Surf Lifesaving NZ and Police Search and Rescue are aiding police in the search.
Nineteen people killed on our roads over official holiday period
Nineteen families around New Zealand have been affected by road deaths these holidays.
Surge in shark sightings may be related to El Niño climate shift
'Don’t swim where people are fishing...and avoid swimming at dawn and dusk'.
Armed Offenders Squad arrest man after Raglan firearms incident
A 47-year-old from Pōkeno is due in court after drama at Manu Bay.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in November 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
Road toll rises in holiday period's final hours
Witnesses called for help, but person couldn't be saved after Waikato crash.
Witnesses sought after fatal crash, Thames Coast Rd reopened
People travelling to and from Coromandel township had to go via Whitianga.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in October 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in September 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
Quad bike users urged to be cautious and consider terrain after three deaths
Three deaths have occurred in accidents over the past week.
Hamilton homicide: Woman, 24, charged with assault after man found dead in driveway
A woman has been charged with assault, and police say more charges are likely.
'Not great, unless you like rain': Severe thunderstorm waning for Canterbury
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for the centre of the North Island.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in August 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
Legendary lollipop man of 31 years given fitting farewell
Tommy Edgar, 81, served his local school for more than three decades.
Waikato walks: The five best Te Aroha tramps
There's a family-friendly walk to stretch legs of every size in Te Aroha.
Police encourange Kiwis to safely ring in new year
'We all have a responsibility to ensure our friends and whānau are safe this summer.'
Homicide inquiry launched after man found dead in Hamilton driveway
The man was found at an address in Melville just after midnight.
‘Sport is the way community survives’: Bruce Nairn awarded Queen’s Service Medal
50 years ago, this QSM recipient set target to volunteer 10 per cent of his working week.
Hot and humid today - and dry for most - rain likely tomorrow
Rain-soaked campers can look forward to a brighter first day of 2024.