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‘Forever in your debt’: Family speak out after man died saving brother on Lake Taupō
Vincent, 36, died at Acacia Bay while saving his brother’s life in January.

One person taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash in Hamilton
The crash happened on Abbotsford and Victoria Sts in Hamilton about 4.35pm today.

Arrests made after burglary accused walk past police station
In total, four people are before the courts after three separate burglaries in Waihī.

Police make arrest in relation to parcel thefts in Waikato
Police received numerous reports about parcels going missing from house doorsteps.

Man killed near Huntly in roadside stabbing
The man died at the scene after reports that he was stabbed in public.

Police officer charged with fracturing man's ribs and elbow during arrest, filing false report
The officer has been granted interim name suppression and is yet to enter a plea.

Large police presence descends on address in north Waikato
One person was taken into custody.

Police seeking witnesses after body found in burning car in Waikato
A woman parked on the roadside is of particular interest.

Police seek witnesses with footage before fatal Waikato motorcycle crash
The crash involved a red Triumph Rocket III motorcycle.

Police investigating after body found in burning car in Waikato
Trains have stopped and the road has been closed while police investigate.

How fresh sighting of Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips and kids fits into timeline
Tom Phillips has been credibly sighted only a handful of times since disappearing in 2021.

Police search for missing man after burned-out car found in Waikato
Police are searching for Travis Langford, missing since January 17.

Two people seriously injured in truck and caravan crash
SH39 is closed in both directions at Ōtorohanga.

Gang event ends with 'no significant issues', say police
Police continue to monitor the gathering as it comes to an end today.

‘Serious condition’: Crash shuts road in Hamilton East
Emergency services arrived at 8.15am near Memorial Drive.

Man in critical condition after Hamilton shooting
A man presented to hospital with a gunshot wound.

Two in custody after 'erratic driving' leads to pursuit across Waikato
Reports from the public of the car being driven dangerously aided the police chase.

One person transported to hospital after crash in Karapiro
One person was transported to Waikato Hospital.

'I am alive’: Teen rescued after waterfall disaster shares recovery from horror injuries
Maia Johnston has listed her horror injuries in an update video.

Police appeal for help finding missing 24yo Hamilton man
Herewini left his home address on Monday and hasn’t been in touch with family since.