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

SH3 closed: Person ejected after van hits tree
The crash involved a van hitting a tree near Maraetaua and Pukenui Rds.

Man killed by police ‘planned mass shooting’
The 42-year-old's former wife claims he'd been planning the incident for months.

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.

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.

Police name victim of three-vehicle crash in Ngāhinapōuri
Police said the incident was reported to emergency services around 2.20am on February 5.

One person in critical condition after SH25 Coromandel crash
Emergency services were called to the scene about 4pm.

‘Nothing I could have done’: Driver’s plea after fatal crash
In February 2024, the region's road death toll was zero.

Police name victims of weekend Ngāhinapōuri crashes
The two single-vehicle crashes happened about 13 hours apart.

Fatal crash on State Highway 39 closes road in Waikato
Police were called to the crash on SH39 just before 9am.

Cops take suspected explosive into police station – then call NZSAS bomb experts for help
Police arrested a man found with two guns, then had a surprise once back at the station.

Delays on SH25, SH3 closed after separate, serious crashes
SH3 is still closed at Mokau after a truck rolled near Te Mahoe Rd.

Man accused of striking police officer with car appears in court
The incident happened at 8pm on Wednesday in Huntly.

Police Minister condemns ‘disgusting and cowardly attack’ on frontline cop
A police officer was injured after being struck by a car in Huntly.

Police officer hit by vehicle, driver flees scene
The incident comes a month after policewoman Lyn Fleming was struck by a car and killed.

'Extremely' valuable service medals stolen from family
Police are seeking information to reunite the medals with their owners.

Truck and trailer roll: Person airlifted to hospital in serious condition
The incident happened on a private road off State Highway 3.

Police name victims of fatal crash at Acacia Bay
Both victims were 19 years old and from Taupō.

One dead in Waikato crash
Emergency services were called to the crash near Ngāhinapōuri around 2.20am.

Coroner rules out foul play in death of man whose body was found at a playground
VJ Tutai was likely in a low mood from drug withdrawal at the time of his death.