Latest from Waikato

Emergency services responding to crash on SH1 near Cambridge, person in critical condtion

The stretch of the highway has previously been dubbed a death trap.

Business ram-raided in South Waikato

Four people allegedly used a vehicle to break into the business.

‘I’m sorry’: Hamilton man sells friend's car, burgles homes to buy drugs

Jonathon Garrett's friend was helping him. He sold her car to get his next fix.

Matamata murderer Greg Meads denied parole again

Horse breeder who murdered his wife in Matamata makes new claims at Parole Board hearing

‘He just grabbed his tummy’: Witness tells jury of moment accused stabbed brother

Guy Richards managed to walk several metres before collapsing.

'He betrayed me': Man accused of killing brother after mother's tangi

Joey Richards is accused of murdering his brother by plunging a knife into his heart.

One dead after crash involving cyclist in Hamilton

Police were called to the crash in Temple View about 3.10pm.

Person seriously injured after Waikato crash

The incident outside of Hamilton was reported around 6.40pm.

Wintec Te Pūkenga celebrates 30-year nursing milestone

Māori nursing programme run out of Wintec reaches significant milestone.

Teen motocross rider airlifted to hospital from Tokoroa in critical condition

South Waikato Motorcycle Club said the crash happened at their first meet for the year.

'Time is of the essence': $30-40 million bridge to replace SH25A Coromandel

There are three options for a permanent solution to fix the highway.

Witness recalls accused talked of 'revenge' after friend's drug death

The Crown claims Sao Yean was murdered as retribution for a drug death.

'Cruel and inexcusable': 70 cattle left to starve to death

A 52-year-old woman has been fined $6000 for wilfully neglecting the animals.

The US answer to camping is... cocktails!

All in favour of swapping long drops for campgrounds with resort facilities say aye.

What to do in Waikato when you think you’ve done it all

Paddle or pedal in the Waikato with Riverside Adventures.

Grave fears: More embalmers, funeral directors needed

One young embalmer was poached from the hospitality industry, but more are needed.

'I should bury you': Filthy Few gangster kidnaps man for violent beating

He later leads police on dramatic Christmas Eve chase through suburban Mount streets.

'Unresponsive' prisoners dragged, carried from cells by guards during riot

Parata Taite, 26, and Manutaki Kameta, 29, have been jailed for their roles in the riot.