Waikato HeraldUS citizen named as victim of fatal Orongo crashMarcia Shattuck was one of 13 people killed on New Zealand roads over the holidays.13 Jan 12:14 AM
Waikato Herald‘Tragic’ Hāhei cliff fall: Victim was boy, 13, on holiday with familyTwo young people fell from a cliff in Hāhei; one died, the other was rescued uninjured.12 Jan 10:42 PM
Waikato Herald'Challenging': Coromandel fire expected to take several days to put outFour crews and three helicopters return to dampen hotspots.12 Jan 08:45 PM
Waikato HeraldFatal Coromandel cliff fall involved 'young people', police confirmA second person trapped on the cliff was rescued by emergency services.12 Jan 03:06 AM
Waikato HeraldOne person in critical condition airlifted to hospital after water incidentOne rapid response unit and one helicopter responded to the incident this afternoon.09 Jan 02:22 AM
Waikato Herald‘Vehicles pretty banged up’: Five people injured in serious Waikato crash, SH1 reopensA witness on the scene moments after the crash said both vehicles were badly damaged. 07 Jan 05:36 PM
Waikato HeraldThe NZ region with the highest road death toll in 2024Roads in this region claimed 192 lives from 2022 to 2024.07 Jan 12:00 AM
Waikato HeraldMan accused of murdering Hamilton baby keeps name secret for nowSuspect remanded in custody after special hospital bedside hearing. 03 Jan 09:21 PM
Waikato Herald'All emergency services are en route': Injuries after crash on SH3 in King CountryOne person is in moderate condition after the two-vehicle crash.02 Jan 11:10 PM
Waikato Herald‘All kinds of messed up’: Locals distraught at Hamilton baby’s death as man faces murder chargeA man aged 34 has been charged with murder and attempted murder.02 Jan 03:54 AM
Waikato HeraldMan charged with murder after baby’s death in Hamilton34-year-old allegedly killed baby and attacked its mother and a second child in Hamilton. 02 Jan 12:26 AM
Waikato HeraldHomicide investigation: Child killed, mother injured in Hamilton tragedyEmergency services are at the scene of a serious incident in Fairfield, Hamilton. 01 Jan 12:13 AM
Waikato HeraldMan spends almost 36 hours separated from bush tramping party before rescueWarning issued to hikers following man's lucky escape after becoming lost in the bush.29 Dec 01:04 AM
Waikato HeraldSerious-injury accident blocks highway at OtorohangaOne person has been airlifted to Waikato Hospital after the two-vehicle crash.27 Dec 04:01 AM
Waikato HeraldMotorists asked to postpone travels after fatal Coromandel crash causes major delaysPolice say travellers face a 90-minute delay on the SH25a route.26 Dec 11:40 PM
Waikato Herald'Not ready to die': Pilot crushed by loader, loses leg but still flyingHe used his belt to stop the bleeding and waited 45 minutes before being spotted.20 Dec 04:00 PM
Waikato Herald‘They were smashed everywhere’: Teen rescues kids swept into ‘violent’ surfKeira Hayidakis, 18, fought off rough waves and strong currents to save two children.20 Dec 05:00 AM
Waikato HeraldPolice National Dive Squad to search Waikato River for missing manThe man was reported to have jumped from Pukete Bridge on Saturday night.16 Dec 12:26 AM
Waikato HeraldSH1 detour route near Tokoroa blocked after truck crashed and rolledA police spokesperson said the truck would take some time to remove.15 Dec 08:26 PM
Waikato HeraldSearch resumes for bridge-jumper missing in Waikato RiverExtensive searches failed to locate the man, who jumped from Pukete Bridge.14 Dec 09:50 PM
Waikato HeraldOne dead after motorcycle crash in Pukekawa, WaikatoEmergency services were alerted to the crash at 5.35am this morning. 14 Dec 07:33 PM
Waikato HeraldTe Awamutu's new ambulance: A community gift with an important storyHato Hone St John Te Awamutu thanks Grassroots Trust and Numans at ambulance dedication.09 Dec 09:00 PM
Waikato HeraldOne person in custody after firearm sighting near schoolFrankton School was in lockdown due to the police presence.09 Dec 01:30 AM
Waikato HeraldThree injured, one trapped after boat flips on Raglan barSixty-one lives have been lost in water-related incidents in New Zealand this year.04 Dec 04:16 AM
Waikato HeraldHamilton 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."03 Dec 05:15 AM
Waikato HeraldTīrau crash: Police appeal for more info on fatal SH1 accidentThe three-vehicle crash left one person dead and 14 injured.29 Nov 01:27 AM
Waikato HeraldOne person seriously injured after car crashes into fenceOne ambulance was sent to the incident on Kura St, Whatawhata.28 Nov 02:10 AM
Waikato HeraldPolice say vehicle may have crossed centre line in fatal Tīrau crashThe three-vehicle crash claimed one life and injured 14 others. 28 Nov 01:55 AM
Waikato HeraldTwo-car crash blocks Hamilton's main street at rush hourA police spokesperson said the incident was reported just after 8.45am.27 Nov 10:53 PM
Waikato HeraldTwo people injured in three-vehicle crashEmergency services called to South Waikato crash.19 Nov 04:49 AM
Waikato HeraldFlame game: Kiwi firefighter one of world's bestDurie Hill Tower visitors may need to keep an eye out for a firefighter on the stairs.13 Nov 04:00 PM
Waikato Herald'I was a wreck': Man rescued by helicopter after ridge collapsePlus: Why the service needs over $460k in 2025 to continue vital work.05 Nov 08:56 PM
Waikato Herald'Serious injuries': Bus rolls south of RotoruaEmergency services are attending a serious crash south of Rotorua.02 Nov 08:36 PM
Waikato HeraldCrews to monitor Meremere fire over long weekend“There will still be some fire activity at the site for the foreseeable future."24 Oct 09:48 PM