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Pre-planned police operation led to school lockdown
One person was arrested. Police remain at the scene.
SH25 cleared after after logging truck hit power pole near Whangamatā
Police said contractors were at the scene and there were no reports of injuries.
Police seeking witnesses after body found in burning car in Waikato
A woman parked on the roadside is of particular interest.
Two people seriously injured in truck and caravan crash
SH39 is closed in both directions at Ōtorohanga.
One person transported to hospital after crash in Karapiro
One person was transported to Waikato Hospital.
‘Nothing I could have done’: Driver’s plea after fatal crash
In February 2024, the region's road death toll was zero.
Police name victims of weekend Ngāhinapōuri crashes
The two single-vehicle crashes happened about 13 hours apart.
Fatal crash on State Highway 39 closes road in Waikato
Police were called to the crash on SH39 just before 9am.
Delays on SH25, SH3 closed after separate, serious crashes
SH3 is still closed at Mokau after a truck rolled near Te Mahoe Rd.
Truck and trailer roll: Person airlifted to hospital in serious condition
The incident happened on a private road off State Highway 3.
Police name victims of fatal crash at Acacia Bay
Both victims were 19 years old and from Taupō.
Maritime NZ to investigate fatal jetski incident
It comes as Coastguard NZ and the harbourmaster issued safety reminders to water users.
One dead after two-vehicle crash outside Putāruru
Emergency services were alerted to the incident at 4.50pm.
'Selfless and heroic act': Jetskier died saving his brother's life
Police divers recovered the body of Vincent 'Vinnie' Cornell from Lake Taupō on Monday.
Weekend crash increases Waikato’s January road death toll
Ministry of Transport data shows three people have died on Waikato roads this month.
Driver injured in truck rollover
FENZ crews arriving at the scene found the truck in a ditch.
Police divers set to search for person missing after Lake Taupō jetski incident, rāhui in place
The incident happened off Acacia Bay yesterday lunchtime.
Search under way for missing jetskier on Lake Taupō, witness heard screams
A man was seen searching with a drone for the missing jetskier.
Five hospitalised as crash closes SH2 near Waihī
St John sent five ambulances and two helicopters.
Serious crash leaves two critically injured, blocks SH2 near Waihī
The crash happened 10km south of the town just after 8pm.
Taupō scrub fire contained, crews reinforcing 'control line'
Three helicopters and multiple fire crews battled the blaze.
Large scrub fire near Taupō controlled after helicopters battle blaze
Witnesses earlier said the fire was worrying nearby homeowners.
‘Distressing’ rescue of young girl after 13yo fell to his death at Hāhei Beach
Two young people scrambled up a cliff path before the boy plunged down the bank.
Foul language, threats heard before man’s death sparked homicide probe
The man was taken to hospital where he died overnight.
Homicide investigation launched after 'altercation' at Thames property
The man was taken to hospital where he died overnight.