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Malisha Kumar
Multimedia journalist
Hamilton

Malisha Kumar is a Multimedia Journalist based in the Waikato.

Malisha covers a wide variety of news right around the region. She studied journalism at AUT in Auckland and has previously worked for Radio 1xx in Whakatane before joining NZME in 2023. You can contact Malisha at malisha.kumar@nzme.co.nz.

Check out Malisha’s latest content
Delays on SH1 near Taupō after slip
New Zealand

Delays on SH1 near Taupō after slip

12 Jun 04:08 AM
Truck hits overbridge in Hamilton, causes Fieldays delays
New Zealand

Truck hits overbridge in Hamilton, causes Fieldays delays

12 Jun 12:31 AM

Police said the truck had been removed, but traffic management was still in place.

Dr Lesley Rameka honoured for 30-year service to Māori
New Zealand

Dr Lesley Rameka honoured for 30-year service to Māori

11 Jun 05:00 PM

“They were sharing a real taonga with us, and it was important that their words be heard."

Truck rolls in Waitomo, one lane closed on SH3
New Zealand

Truck rolls in Waitomo, one lane closed on SH3

10 Jun 11:53 PM

A Fire and Emergency New Zealand heavy rescue crew was dispatched from Hamilton.

'I knew something wasn't right': Baby's journey to rare diagnosis after 30 seizures a day
New Zealand

'I knew something wasn't right': Baby's journey to rare diagnosis after 30 seizures a day

05 Jun 05:00 PM

At 6 months old, Mila was diagnosed with CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD).

Watch: Invercargill police get ‘incredi-bull’ surprise trotting down road
New Zealand

Watch: Invercargill police get ‘incredi-bull’ surprise trotting down road

01 Jun 04:21 AM

A big bull (mostly staying in its own lane) was captured on video trotting down Elles Rd.

'I'm not going to die': Praise for 'heroes' after car flips into canal
New Zealand

'I'm not going to die': Praise for 'heroes' after car flips into canal

30 May 06:00 AM

'I’m not going to die tonight, not here, not in this car, not this way.'

Cambridge students get be(e)hind special initiative
New Zealand

Cambridge students get be(e)hind special initiative

29 May 05:00 AM

Cambridge beekeepers launch Mānuka honey designed by local kids.

Serious injury in three-vehicle crash on Hamilton bridge
New Zealand

Serious injury in three-vehicle crash on Hamilton bridge

27 May 03:47 AM

One person in serious condition was taken to Waikato Hospital by St John.

'He does not look like the same kid': Mum rushing from Dubai after son assaulted in Ōrewa
New Zealand

'He does not look like the same kid': Mum rushing from Dubai after son assaulted in Ōrewa

04 May 03:31 AM

A teenager was assaulted by several people at Riverside Road in Ōrewa.

'Blood, sweat, and tears': Hamilton fashion label turns 25
New Zealand

'Blood, sweat, and tears': Hamilton fashion label turns 25

01 May 06:00 PM

A rebrand and a change of hands later, NES is going strong and ready for new chapter.

'Cherished': Taupō farm vehicle victim described as 'beautiful pou'
New Zealand

'Cherished': Taupō farm vehicle victim described as 'beautiful pou'

22 Apr 05:24 AM

A long-time friend said they are 'extremely broken'.

Highway reopens after fatal crash near Rotorua
New Zealand

Highway reopens after fatal crash near Rotorua

22 Apr 05:05 AM

Emergency services responded with five crews, an ambulance, and a helicopter.

One person dead in farm vehicle accident near Taupō
New Zealand

One person dead in farm vehicle accident near Taupō

20 Apr 05:20 AM

A person has died in an incident involving a farm vehicle near Taupō on April 19.

Cardiologist to Olympians honoured for impact of his research
New Zealand

Cardiologist to Olympians honoured for impact of his research

16 Apr 06:20 PM

Martin Stiles has also helped fix the hearts of Olympic medal winners.

Vehicle hits gas main in Morrinsville, road reopened
New Zealand

Vehicle hits gas main in Morrinsville, road reopened

06 Apr 09:21 PM

The road was closed between Anderson and Thames streets but has reopened.

Autism not a barrier for Waihī’s Todd to pursue his dreams
New Zealand

Autism not a barrier for Waihī’s Todd to pursue his dreams

02 Apr 05:37 AM

Autism New Zealand estimates around 1 to 2% (93,000) of New Zealanders have autism.

Code brown? Huntly's 'crappy water' issue continues
New Zealand

Code brown? Huntly's 'crappy water' issue continues

28 Mar 04:01 PM

One resident feels “disgusted and ripped off” for having to pay rates for “crappy water”.

One person dead, Hamilton highway closed after two trucks crash
New Zealand

One person dead, Hamilton highway closed after two trucks crash

25 Mar 01:13 AM

Drivers should avoid the area and expect delays.

‘Wave down like a queen’: Balloon pilot’s 20-year journey
New Zealand

‘Wave down like a queen’: Balloon pilot’s 20-year journey

21 Mar 11:00 PM

High-flyer on what she loves about the pursuit.

‘Loads of maggots’: Woman traumatised by alleged treatment of brother’s dead body
New Zealand

‘Loads of maggots’: Woman traumatised by alleged treatment of brother’s dead body

21 Mar 08:06 PM

'I thought I could grieve my baby brother and let them take over ... I feel so dumb.'

'Milestone in the history of Boon': Hamilton celebrates special centenary
New Zealand

'Milestone in the history of Boon': Hamilton celebrates special centenary

17 Mar 03:13 AM

Hamilton's much-loved street art festival turned 10 last weekend.

'Bigger purpose': Meet the woman who trains the next generation of mobility dogs
New Zealand

'Bigger purpose': Meet the woman who trains the next generation of mobility dogs

13 Mar 05:00 PM

As an 18 year old in Mexico, her dream was to be a service dog trainer.

No teens allowed: Bar bans under 20s ... again
New Zealand

No teens allowed: Bar bans under 20s ... again

08 Mar 05:00 PM

'It’s like watching Bambi getting to walk on ice for the first time.'

1995 to 2025: Best friends and co-owners of Hamilton's Rocket Coffee earn spot in global list
New Zealand

1995 to 2025: Best friends and co-owners of Hamilton's Rocket Coffee earn spot in global list

27 Feb 05:00 PM

Never having drunk it before he was unaware that “coffee doesn’t come all ready to drink”.

One person taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash in Hamilton
New Zealand

One person taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash in Hamilton

25 Feb 04:34 AM

The crash happened on Abbotsford and Victoria Sts in Hamilton about 4.35pm today.

Logging truck trailer rolls off road near Whangamatā
New Zealand

Logging truck trailer rolls off road near Whangamatā

21 Feb 02:57 AM

The road was partially blocked.

Hamilton Arts Festival ready to make some noise in town
New Zealand

Hamilton Arts Festival ready to make some noise in town

19 Feb 07:00 PM

Over 800 artists – including local reggae band Katchafire – will come to Hamilton.

Hamiltonian to walk in Relay for Life to help people 'open up' about diagnosis
New Zealand

Hamiltonian to walk in Relay for Life to help people 'open up' about diagnosis

17 Feb 05:00 PM

Kezia Kurian's mother suspected she had cancer - but told no one.

One person transported to hospital after crash in Karapiro
New Zealand

One person transported to hospital after crash in Karapiro

14 Feb 03:34 AM

One person was transported to Waikato Hospital.

Tall Blacks and Tall Ferns to play new Trans-Tasman comp in Hamilton
New Zealand

Tall Blacks and Tall Ferns to play new Trans-Tasman comp in Hamilton

04 Feb 09:00 PM

The new comp will be the first time in several years New Zealand has played Australia.

Waikato town named among 'Most Welcoming Cities on Earth'
New Zealand

Waikato town named among 'Most Welcoming Cities on Earth'

04 Feb 05:00 PM

The destination received the accolade as part of Booking.com's Traveller Review Awards.

Dogs stuck on river sandbank saved by eagle-eyed local and waka ama crew
New Zealand

Dogs stuck on river sandbank saved by eagle-eyed local and waka ama crew

31 Jan 04:07 AM

The wandering dogs probably ran from attacking wasps to become stranded.

SH27 Waharoa Rd to be closed for four weeks
New Zealand

SH27 Waharoa Rd to be closed for four weeks

30 Jan 11:03 PM

The works are a part of the Government’s $2 billion investment.

'More than mining': student showcases Waihi's history aside from gold
New Zealand

'More than mining': student showcases Waihi's history aside from gold

27 Jan 06:00 PM

'A lot of students my age take this place for granted and can’t wait to move away.'

‘Multiple cars’ on fire at Hamilton scrapyard, Fire and Emergency investigate
New Zealand

‘Multiple cars’ on fire at Hamilton scrapyard, Fire and Emergency investigate

21 Jan 02:21 AM

It took almost two hours to extinguish the blaze at the National Steel Ltd scrapyard.

$0 to future millionaire: Waikato podcaster Te Kahukura Boynton's wealth goal
New Zealand

$0 to future millionaire: Waikato podcaster Te Kahukura Boynton's wealth goal

20 Jan 11:52 PM

Her podcast idea came to light when she had '$0 to my name' as a 17-year-old.

'Not just a meal': Vinnies Hamilton opens $1.8m dining hall to meet rising food demand
New Zealand

'Not just a meal': Vinnies Hamilton opens $1.8m dining hall to meet rising food demand

20 Jan 12:45 AM

A community dining hall 'isn't just a meal for some people, it's a social occasion'.

'Housing is a human right': Tamariki in Hamilton emergency motels drops from 516 to 165
New Zealand

'Housing is a human right': Tamariki in Hamilton emergency motels drops from 516 to 165

16 Jan 07:00 PM

Households in emergency housing motels dropped from 507 in 2023, to 144 in November 2024.

Fighting Coromandel wildfire affects water supply - water testing done in 48 hours
New Zealand

Fighting Coromandel wildfire affects water supply - water testing done in 48 hours

15 Jan 04:09 AM

Water testing is currently under way to determine if contaminants are present.

Foul language, threats heard before man’s death sparked homicide probe
New Zealand

Foul language, threats heard before man’s death sparked homicide probe

14 Jan 06:15 AM

The man was taken to hospital where he died overnight.

Late-night naked antics, chicken coop surprise for residents
New Zealand

Late-night naked antics, chicken coop surprise for residents

14 Jan 12:37 AM

Both incidents occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning at around 2am.

'Mission accomplished': Author Ron Murray dies three days after receiving copies of final book
New Zealand

'Mission accomplished': Author Ron Murray dies three days after receiving copies of final book

10 Jan 06:00 PM

Ron Murray's wife Jill described him as a 'man of many talents'.

Reducing death: Road layout changes under way with Taupō vehicle safety centre construction
New Zealand

Reducing death: Road layout changes under way with Taupō vehicle safety centre construction

10 Jan 05:00 AM

The changing road layouts and speed restrictions will be in place from January until May.

No-dog zone to be enforced at Raglan Domain
New Zealand

No-dog zone to be enforced at Raglan Domain

10 Jan 03:37 AM

Dogs are prohibited from the domain, whether on-lead or off-lead.

'Not ready to die': Pilot crushed by loader, loses leg but still flying
New Zealand

'Not ready to die': Pilot crushed by loader, loses leg but still flying

20 Dec 04:00 PM

He used his belt to stop the bleeding and waited 45 minutes before being spotted.

Rural Waikato school wins $50k of supplies in national contest
New Zealand

Rural Waikato school wins $50k of supplies in national contest

19 Dec 11:36 PM

Mangakino School once had a roll of 1800 students, now it has 50.

Hamilton mum risks $15k medical costs for terminally ill daughter on Disney cruise
New Zealand

Hamilton mum risks $15k medical costs for terminally ill daughter on Disney cruise

03 Dec 05:15 AM

“I thought this was a fresh beginning ... I'm going to have to bury another child."

The 'art' of the kill: Predator control expert shares the secrets to understanding how pests think
New Zealand

The 'art' of the kill: Predator control expert shares the secrets to understanding how pests think

29 Nov 06:00 PM

'Understanding animal behaviour is significant in trapping pests for better outcomes.'

Police respond to possible sighting of armed people on college campus
New Zealand

Police respond to possible sighting of armed people on college campus

26 Nov 03:12 AM

Police have since been stood down and believe there is no threat.

Service station damaged in Hamilton ram raid
New Zealand

Service station damaged in Hamilton ram raid

25 Nov 11:32 PM

The ram raid happened at the St Andrews Service Station on Braid Road.

House fire in Ngāruawāhia, emergency services on scene
New Zealand

House fire in Ngāruawāhia, emergency services on scene

21 Nov 11:33 PM

"One patient was assessed at the scene as being in a minor condition."

Couple want dog responsible for death of pet found before it kills again
New Zealand

Couple want dog responsible for death of pet found before it kills again

21 Nov 03:55 AM

The loss of their pet has had a profound effect on the couple.

Road worker threatened with firearm on SH1, police investigating
New Zealand

Road worker threatened with firearm on SH1, police investigating

10 Nov 09:37 PM

A road worker was threatened with a firearm on State Highway 1, near Ātiamuri.

Scattering ashes at 'precious taonga' strictly prohibited, iwi say
New Zealand

Scattering ashes at 'precious taonga' strictly prohibited, iwi say

10 Nov 07:00 PM

The iwi were made aware of an incident at Acacia Bay recently.

'Powerful, pure soul': Hamiltonian shaves hair in support of mum's cancer battle
New Zealand

'Powerful, pure soul': Hamiltonian shaves hair in support of mum's cancer battle

07 Nov 05:30 PM

The Waikato Herald told her story last week. Now she's taken part in Shave for a Cure.

Man attempted second home invasion after police no-show
New Zealand

Man attempted second home invasion after police no-show

05 Nov 07:58 PM

Three hours after terrifying invasion attempt, man tries to enter another home in street.

Myeloma warrior woman: Hamiltonian's brave fight against incurable cancer
New Zealand

Myeloma warrior woman: Hamiltonian's brave fight against incurable cancer

01 Nov 05:00 PM

The 60yo showed no cancer signs until an unrelated netball injury landed her in hospital.

39 years in Taupiri - no problems. 3 weeks in Huntly and $40,000 worth of bikes vanish
New Zealand

39 years in Taupiri - no problems. 3 weeks in Huntly and $40,000 worth of bikes vanish

29 Oct 11:40 PM

One of the stolen bikes was a Triumph that was only purchased six weeks ago.

Crews to monitor Meremere fire over long weekend
New Zealand

Crews to monitor Meremere fire over long weekend

24 Oct 09:48 PM

“There will still be some fire activity at the site for the foreseeable future."

Watch: Footage shows early stages of Waikato fire getting 'out of control'
New Zealand

Watch: Footage shows early stages of Waikato fire getting 'out of control'

24 Oct 04:22 AM

Drones will monitor hotspots overnight and firefighting operations will resume tomorrow.

'Another ridiculous gold rush': Group vows to continue fight against new mine
New Zealand

'Another ridiculous gold rush': Group vows to continue fight against new mine

23 Oct 05:00 AM

A controversial Waikato mining site has the Government’s green light of approval.

Smoke from Waikato scrub fire moves up and across Coromandel
New Zealand

Smoke from Waikato scrub fire moves up and across Coromandel

23 Oct 03:23 AM

Public has been asked not to fly drones near where Fenz is fighting fire.

Watch: Aerial footage shows extent of growing Waikato wetland fire
New Zealand

Watch: Aerial footage shows extent of growing Waikato wetland fire

22 Oct 06:05 PM

Firefighters were alerted to the blaze off Island Block Rd about 1.15pm on Monday.

Tūrangi Foodbank feeding a big slice of town's population
New Zealand

Tūrangi Foodbank feeding a big slice of town's population

22 Oct 05:30 PM

Tūrangi Foodbank has already delivered 1567 food parcels since October 2023.

20-hectare scrub fire burning swampland in North Waikato
New Zealand

20-hectare scrub fire burning swampland in North Waikato

21 Oct 04:22 AM

Firefighters were alerted to the blaze off Island Block Rd about 1.15pm.

Taupō school in lockdown after threatening email
New Zealand

Taupō school in lockdown after threatening email

17 Oct 09:47 PM

Police at the school as a precautionary measure.

Future management of 'two waters' in Waipā still being reviewed
New Zealand

Future management of 'two waters' in Waipā still being reviewed

14 Oct 08:40 PM

Waipa District Council's Dawn Inglis said the CCO is about “how we manage debt"

Waikato solar farms, mines, housing projects, and highways make Fast Track Bill
New Zealand

Waikato solar farms, mines, housing projects, and highways make Fast Track Bill

10 Oct 04:06 AM

The 19 Waikato projects are spread across infrastructure, energy, housing and mining.

Easier than taxes: Bean counter turns to cookbooks
New Zealand

Easier than taxes: Bean counter turns to cookbooks

09 Oct 09:30 PM

A best-selling cookbook author says she's 'not a foodie' but loves simple recipes.

Girl, 14 missing since Sunday, family seeking information
New Zealand

Girl, 14 missing since Sunday, family seeking information

09 Oct 05:56 AM

Alizayh 14, has been missing from her Huntly home since October 6.

Three people trapped following truck vs car crash in Pukeatua
New Zealand

Three people trapped following truck vs car crash in Pukeatua

08 Oct 02:20 AM

Three people have been extricated from a car, following a two-vehicle crash in Waipa.

Tennis club marks its 100th birthday in style
New Zealand

Tennis club marks its 100th birthday in style

07 Oct 11:42 PM

The clubhouse has had a $270k upgrade and celebrates 100 years this weekend.

'Part therapy': Business resilience celebrated
New Zealand

'Part therapy': Business resilience celebrated

01 Oct 07:26 PM

More than 80 local businesses in Taupō entered the 2024 Stella Awards.

Residents join forces to save beach-nesting birds
New Zealand

Residents join forces to save beach-nesting birds

29 Sep 08:48 PM

The funding boost allows 30 households to join the pest-trapping effort.

Councils consider changes to water management in Hamilton and Waikato District
New Zealand

Councils consider changes to water management in Hamilton and Waikato District

27 Sep 04:46 AM

A new organisation could help the councils tackle growth, maintenance, and rising costs.

Motorists warned after man attempts to enter vehicle waiting at lights
New Zealand

Motorists warned after man attempts to enter vehicle waiting at lights

24 Sep 06:19 AM

A man attempted to enter a car on the Te Wharepu Road Off-Ramp, Rangiriri, on Monday.

'It takes a village' to support a mum who's lost a baby
New Zealand

'It takes a village' to support a mum who's lost a baby

19 Sep 06:00 AM

Without any prenatal warning baby Connor died at just one hour old.

Waikato Muslims to showcase Māori Quran
New Zealand

Waikato Muslims to showcase Māori Quran

19 Sep 03:45 AM

Shakil Ahmad Monir spent more than 20 years working on the Māori Quran.

'Like a cyclist': Treat riders as vulnerable road users campaigner says
New Zealand

'Like a cyclist': Treat riders as vulnerable road users campaigner says

17 Sep 11:39 PM

“We are legally allowed on the road and should be able to do so safely.”

Person dies in Waikato workplace incident
New Zealand

Person dies in Waikato workplace incident

17 Sep 08:44 PM

Emergency services were called to a Cambridge address at 12.30pm on Tuesday.

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