'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.
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Saving time not worth risking lives, say police
Speed a huge concern, says Waikato senior sergeant.
Taupō summer safety: Inflatable pools, alchohol among risks
Calls increase significantly in the Taupō area over the festive period, St John says.
Waikato Hospital sees steady patient numbers while Taupō Hospital’s double
Taupō Hospital’s patient numbers have rocketed since Christmas.
Homicide inquiry launched after man found dead in Hamilton driveway
The man was found at an address in Melville just after midnight.
Whangamatā GP awarded QSM
Dr Michael Miller is acknowledged for services to rural health in the New Year Honours.
Christmas Day fire in Waikato town leaves one injured
One person sustained moderate injuries and was transported to Waikato hospital.
School group involved in mass rescue on Waikato River
Ten people have drowned in the Waikato River between Lake Taupō and Huka Falls since 2008.
Watch: Blaze extinguished after residents told to shelter inside from toxic smoke
Emergency services have now brought the fire under control on Te Rapa Rd.
Residents feel unsafe after Hamilton home invasion
Residents of a Hamilton street feel unsafe after latest alleged home invasion.
Online emergency health care business wins Waikato awards
Online emergency healthcare business expanding into 'bricks and mortar'.
'Very lucky': One person injured after explosion in Cambridge
Fire and Emergency New Zealand says a 44-gallon drum exploded.
Firefighting is a family affair: Third-generation officer celebrates 25 years of service
Career Gold Star firefighter following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather.
Coromandel's SH25A to open before Christmas - three months early
The reopening of the road brings a welcome economic boost to the Coromandel Peninsula.
Person rescued after being trapped in lift
Emergency staff were called to the rescue of a person who was trapped in an elevator.
Patient needing urgent care waits 10 hours to be treated at Waikato ED
The couple’s experience comes after Waikato had one of its worst days ever in July.
SH1 crash: One dead, multiple injured after car and truck collide, four helicopters sent
One person was trapped in a light truck and another in a car.
Person dead in house fire in Hamilton
The blaze occurred at a unit in Gadsby Place, Hamilton East.
One dead after serious crash in Kaimai Ranges, SH29 remains closed
The crash occurred on the Waikato side of the Kaimais, east of the Rapurapu Rd junction.
'They’ve been very lucky': Rescue helicopter boss after trio survive Waikato crash
Chopper on a rescue mission came down 'partially under control', boss says.
Children who lost parents in fatal crash remain in hospital
Three people were killed in the crash in Otago on Monday.
Businessman third person killed in crash that killed couple
A 'well-respected accountant' is the third person to have died in the Otago crash.
‘Devoted parents’ killed in crash, three of their kids critically injured
The couple posted a photo together on Facebook two hours before the crash.
Six injured in crash on SH3 in Waikato
Police responded to the crash on State Highway 3 near Troopers Road, Te Mapara at 3.45pm.
Waikato farmer critically injured and trapped for hours after tractor rolled
The Greenlea Rescue Helicopter flew the man, whose pelvis was crushed, to hospital.
Drones being used in search for missing fisherman in Raglan
The fisherman went missing four days ago.
Teen motocross rider airlifted to hospital from Tokoroa in critical condition
South Waikato Motorcycle Club said the crash happened at their first meet for the year.
Rescue helicopter gets injured boy to hospital in 25 minutes
The family were thankful for the chopper crew's life-saving clinical skills.
Busy month sees Waikato emergency missions up 21pc
Missions included 47 hospital transfers, 16 medical events and two car crashes.
May is Chopper Appeal Month and public support is crucial to keep rescuers flying
Waikato Westpac chopper played a key role in Cyclone Gabrielle relief work.
Police name pedestrian killed in Te Awamutu
Inquiries into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing.
Arrests made after Kihikihi incident
Police have made arrests after an assault in Kihikihi on January 5.
Waikato Rescue Helicopter acknowledges wāhine for International Women’s Day
Jennifer is one of the numerous strong wāhine saving lives on the rescue helicopter.
Fun walk to raise funds for local St John
St John Te Awamutu has organised a fun run event to raise awareness and funds.