Girl given 2 doses of antipsychotic meds: Minister can’t understand why 11yo treated as adult
A carer for a woman in her early 20s saw girl's photo and mistook her for their patient.
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'Could be similar': How a photo mix-up led to 11yo girl's injections with antipsychotic
A carer for a 21-year-old saw the photo and mistook her for their patient.
One person dead, Hamilton highway closed after two trucks crash
Drivers should avoid the area and expect delays.
Police appeal for witnesses after Hamilton, Taupō crashes
Seventeen people have been injured in three crashes across the region over the weekend.
11yo misidentified, handcuffed, given antipsychotics at mental health clinic
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey slammed the mistaken identity incident as unacceptable.
Man alleged to have murdered child with hammer can now be named
Charles Wharton will fight three charges at trial in the High Court at Hamilton next year.
Driver charged after 12 people injured in crash between van and SUV on SH5
Four ambulances and four helicopters were sent to the scene.
Three helicopters respond to Waikato crash, five injured
Three people have been seriously injured and another is in a critical condition.
Police appeal for witnesses in double death case
A 26-year-old man was found dead, another died later in Waikato Hospital.
The State Highway where Waikato crashes happen most
From 2021 to 2024 there were over 5000 crashes on Waikato state roads.
Critical injuries after crash involving truck, three cars on Waikato highway
Police said the road is likely to remain closed for some time.
Body found in search for missing 79yo man
The man was reported missing after his car was found on February 21.
Murder charge: Second man dies after Hamilton incident
Police are considering further charges.
Watch: ‘Could have been much worse‘ – women flee stalled car seconds before train hits
The women clutched each other as the freight train edged closer.
‘Massive problem’: Man five times over limit drank bottle of vodka then ‘went for a drive’
The 35-year-old had been sentenced just months earlier for the same thing.
Public warned not to approach wanted man
Police seek Sam Te Puni Tainui, 28, with a warrant for arrest.
‘No remorse’: 50-year-old jailed for child abuse imagery – again
The man had nine different user accounts for apps to exchange photos and videos.
Man charged with murder after Hamilton homicide
A second victim remains in a critical condition in hospital.
Have you seen this vehicle? Police seek help in locating black Ford Territory related to Hamilton homicide
Police are hoping to locate a man last seen driving the vehicle as part of investigations.
Man dead, second critical as police launch homicide investigation
Third man sought as inquiries into overnight incident begin.
Pest control initiatives, including hunting competition, ramp up in Waikato
"If they (hunters) have any doubts, then don't shoot."
‘I just feel sick’: Woman who rescued kids off Matamata train tracks feared death ‘inevitable’
A local woman said she had pulled five toddlers off the same stretch of train tracks.
Police target remote settlement only accessible by boat in hunt for fugitive dad Tom Phillips
Police said they will be active in the wider Marokopa area over the coming days.
Tragedy: Young female student dies after being hit by train near school
Police said the young female died at the scene despite receiving medical attention.
Police seek sedan driver after Raglan aggravated robbery
The Bow St incident was reported to police about 2am on February 28.
Pre-planned police operation led to school lockdown
One person was arrested. Police remain at the scene.
SH25 cleared after after logging truck hit power pole near Whangamatā
Police said contractors were at the scene and there were no reports of injuries.
Police find large knife, $3200 cash and meth at Hamilton CBD arrest
A man was reported for suspicious behaviour on Thursday afternoon.
Search for woman who failed to board flight stepped up
Police believe Penelope may have travelled to the Otago Peninsula area.
Number of wildfires on the rise, Fire and Emergency says
In New Zealand, 99% of wildfires are caused by people.
Man seen on CCTV footage holding weapon in Hamilton CBD
Council CCTV operators reported the man to police.
Car and rail maintenance vehicle collide in Matamata
Police say the collision between two vehicles on a railway crossing happened at 8.50am.