Guns, drugs, cash seized after 'lengthy' investigation
A 53-year-old Taumarunui man has been arrested and is facing charges.
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One dead after motorbike crash in Kihikihi, Waikato
The single motorbike crash occurred about 7.45pm last night.
'A good day': Stolen firearms recovered in gang-targeted sting operation
Three men have been arrested and are facing charges following police action.
Man armed with axe jumps out of bushes to rob victim of ute
Bryce Paterson was one of four involved in the armed robbery at Taupiri.
Further aerial searches planned for missing Waikato fisherman
Search efforts have included the use of Coastguard, Navy and Police National Dive Squad.
Person in serious condition after pedestrian and vehicle collide
Emergency services were notified of the incident in rural South Waikato after 1pm.
Dirt bikes seized in Huntly after reports of dangerous behaviour
Police's Operation Hawk is focused on illegal street racing and antisocial behaviour.
Woman in hospital after being badly beaten with hammer
She escaped to call for help and was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Police boost helped tackle Coromandel's New Year's issues
Over 40 extra staff were deployed to the peninsula over the 2023/24 New Year period.
Search for fisherman missing off Raglan coast continues
The man has been missing for almost a week.
Vehicle crashed into power pole on Meadway Rd
The road was closed for some time while contractors fixed the damaged power pole.
Meet Tūrangi's local emergency services
Police, St John and Fenz will have vehicles on display in Tūrangi next week.
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.
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.