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Man spends almost 36 hours separated from bush tramping party before rescue
Warning issued to hikers following man's lucky escape after becoming lost in the bush.
Serious-injury accident blocks highway at Otorohanga
One person has been airlifted to Waikato Hospital after the two-vehicle crash.
One dead after motorcycle crash in Pukekawa, Waikato
Emergency services were alerted to the crash at 5.35am this morning.
Te Awamutu's new ambulance: A community gift with an important story
Hato Hone St John Te Awamutu thanks Grassroots Trust and Numans at ambulance dedication.
One person in custody after firearm sighting near school
Frankton School was in lockdown due to the police presence.
Three injured, one trapped after boat flips on Raglan bar
Sixty-one lives have been lost in water-related incidents in New Zealand this year.
Hamilton mum risks $15k medical costs for terminally ill daughter on Disney cruise
“I thought this was a fresh beginning ... I'm going to have to bury another child."
Tīrau crash: Police appeal for more info on fatal SH1 accident
The three-vehicle crash left one person dead and 14 injured.
One person seriously injured after car crashes into fence
One ambulance was sent to the incident on Kura St, Whatawhata.
Police say vehicle may have crossed centre line in fatal Tīrau crash
The three-vehicle crash claimed one life and injured 14 others.
Two-car crash blocks Hamilton's main street at rush hour
A police spokesperson said the incident was reported just after 8.45am.
Two people injured in three-vehicle crash
Emergency services called to South Waikato crash.
Flame game: Kiwi firefighter one of world's best
Durie Hill Tower visitors may need to keep an eye out for a firefighter on the stairs.
'I was a wreck': Man rescued by helicopter after ridge collapse
Plus: Why the service needs over $460k in 2025 to continue vital work.
'Serious injuries': Bus rolls south of Rotorua
Emergency services are attending a serious crash south of Rotorua.
Crews to monitor Meremere fire over long weekend
“There will still be some fire activity at the site for the foreseeable future."
Walk of life: Emergency services tackle lake for youth mental health charity
A team of 14 first responders join forces for special fundraiser for I am Hope.
Watch: Footage shows early stages of Waikato fire getting 'out of control'
Drones will monitor hotspots overnight and firefighting operations will resume tomorrow.
Smoke from Waikato scrub fire moves up and across Coromandel
Public has been asked not to fly drones near where Fenz is fighting fire.
Watch: Aerial footage shows extent of growing Waikato wetland fire
Firefighters were alerted to the blaze off Island Block Rd about 1.15pm on Monday.
20-hectare scrub fire burning swampland in North Waikato
Firefighters were alerted to the blaze off Island Block Rd about 1.15pm.
Second murder charge laid after death of man found injured on Waikato road
A 43-year-old man was found in a critical condition but died in hospital.
Two men injured after boat capsizes off Taharoa
Coastguard launched rescue after 7 boaties were reported to be in the water.
Four dead in two 'horrific' North Island crashes
Four people have died on North Island roads today, in two separate crashes.
Police seeking dashcam footage in relation to Hampton Downs incident
A man was found fighting for his life on Hampton Downs Rd early on Monday morning.
Three patients airlifted to Waikato Hospital following Waiouru crash
Two helicopters were sent to the scene.
Kayakers rescued after being blown offshore, local uses private helicopter in search
Police said a fourth member of the group, on a paddleboard, was also unaccounted for.