Police dog punched after burglar caught red-handed on roof with booze shop loot
Sidney Cassidy then attacked a police dog when he was busted for the crimes.
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The NZ city where an average 190 vehicles are stolen each month
The number equates to an average of six cars per day.
Police thank public for help locating missing teenager
Meela Black has been located after being reported missing on Sunday.
Truck crash closes SH27 from Tatuanui to Tahuna for hours
One patient in moderate condition was taken to Waikato Hospital via ambulance.
Pedestrian dies after being struck by car near Taupō Pak'nSave
Two other pedestrians and the driver have been transported to hospital.
Two horses shot dead by police north of Taupō
'The horses began to travel at speed towards the highway.'
Emergency services respond to stabbing near Morrinsville
Police were notified of an incident around 1.15pm.
Policeman uses taser while allegedly receiving multiple blows inside fleeing car in Waikato
The police officer suffered minor injuries.
Tongariro tramper died from medical event, not a fall police say
A rāhui was placed on the mountain as a result of the death of the tramper.
Missing man located 'safe and well'
Gardiner, 35 was last seen in the Hamilton CBD on Monday.
Police name man who died in Whitianga house fire
The man was found dead inside a building after the fire was extinguished.
Tongariro Alpine Crossing closed after tramper dies
A person has died while traversing the Tongariro Crossing.
Woman found injured near intersection
The woman had been assaulted and was transported to hospital in a serious condition.
Police release name of man killed in Somerville Rd crash
James Burt, from Putāruru, was 36 years old.
Two-week search for missing Auckland woman called off
The search for a 79-year-old Auckland woman in the Pureora Forest near Taupo is suspended.
Critical injuries in crash northwest of Rotorua, one dead in earlier crash
The road has now reopened.
Drugs, illegal firearms seized in Matamata police raids
Police say they're pleased to be able to remove firearms from circulation.
Two cars crashing into power pole results in minor injuries
Details of latest accident come after the Easter weekend road toll hit a record high.
Fourth person dies following horror Pukaki crash; road toll climbs to seven
The official Easter holiday period began at 4pm on Thursday and ends at 6am on Tuesday.
Search continues for 79-year-old tramper missing five in Waikato forest
The woman was reported missing late on Saturday afternoon.
Search under way for 79-year-old tramper missing over four days in Waikato
The woman was reported missing late on Saturday afternoon.
Missing 85-year-old found safe in Te Awamutu after police appeal
Paul was last seen in Te Awamutu about 4pm yesterday.
Where to fill up your car in the Waikato for 50c cheaper
According to Gaspy, 91 could cost as much as $3.15 a litre in some stations.
Missing girl found, say police
She was last seen in Matangi on March 19 but has now been found.
Large rubbish fire spreads smokey haze around Hamilton
Emergency services responded to a rubbish fire on Ellis St in Frankton on Thursday.
Jailed teen ram-raider aligns with gang, happy with prison time
A young ram-raider said he was "happy to do [his] lag".
From refugee camp to Hamilton Police staff member
The file management support officer shares her culture with her colleagues during Ramadan.
Police tight-lipped on Coromandel crime figures
Police treat questions asked by the HC Post about holiday period crime figures as OIA.
SH2 closed for hours, one person in critical condition after serious crash at Thames Rd in Paeroa
Police say at least one person was injured.
Second person arrested in connection with Raglan man's death, dog's mystery gunshot wound
Maniapoto was found lying on a road, dead, last week. A dog named Napier was also shot.
Watch: Dramatic attempt to stop alleged thieves after brazen dairy robbery
Superette owner calls time after alleged Monday morning robbery.
Waikato man arrested in Raglan homicide investigation
The 29-year-old is due to appear in Hamilton District Court tomorrow.
'Dramatic' collision: Driver sentenced after farmer killed
Tamihana Curtis says he blacked out. A judge rejected the claim.
'I wiped her face, apologising': Killer told dying partner she would be all right
Richard Coburn admits he killed his partner, but says it wasn't murder.