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.
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Fire and Emergency New Zealand says a 44-gallon drum exploded.
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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
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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.
Rescue chopper out and about in Tauranga, Rotorua, Thames and Raglan
Hospital transfers, medical events, rescues, and vehicle crashes keep chopper busy.
Hamilton council concerned by string of recycling truck battery fires
Don’t put any battery of any size in any kerbside bin, says council.
Hato Hone St John volunteer roles available
Serving your community with Hato Hone St John is a rewarding choice.
St John ambulances receive Māori makeover
The new design concept incorporates kaupapa Māori.
Scale of damage to state highway a ‘revelation’ - Coromandel mayor
Another 60 or 70 metres has dropped away in 24 hours.
Waikato crash: Accident closes part of State Highway 1 near Tirau
Motorists travelling towards Cambridge are being warned of lengthy delays.
Keith cycling the widest part of New Zealand
Cycling from the East Cape lighthouse near Te Araroa to Cape Egmont near New Plymouth.
Spare a Christmas Day thought for your dedicated rescue helicopter crew
The crew will create their own Christmas spirit - if callouts allow.