Latest from Waikato

Ram raid offences nearly double due to police data collection complications

Ram raids have been caught up in the political discourse about crime for the last year.

17 people injured in Waikato bus crash near Waitomo Caves

Delays in the area are likely and diversions may be required.

One critical, two seriously injured after vehicle carrying eight crashes in Hamilton

The serious crash happened about 12.30am on Lloyd Drive in Nawton.

Mum and young daughter flee police at 150km/h

Zyla Butler faces 10 charges after the alleged incidents around the Waikato this week.

'I smashed the b****': Man's violent assaults result in jail

Charlie Wikitera wanted sex. She said no, so he beat her so badly she can’t remember it.

'Appeal allowed': ACC ordered to reassess claim for hernia cover

ACC decision not to review claim it denied for hernia cover is unreasonable, judge says.

Trio arrested after driving on the wrong side of the road trying to flee police

The incident began about 2.45pm, following a report of suspicious activity.

SH25 Coromandel: Stop/go solution tonight after photos show deterioration of slip

Crews are working to reopen the road once again by cutting into the hillside.

No bullying or assaults before prisoner took own life, Coroner rules

The Colombian national had been in New Zealand four years when he was charged.

'Eating out of rubbish bins': Ex Mob member's childhood led to drugs, jail

Judge accepted he basically had no parental care for most of his life.

Government consultant's son gets home detention for theft, petrol drive-offs

In one incident, he smashed a service station sliding door with a weight nine times.

'Concerned for her welfare': Appeal for information on missing Waihi woman

Maia Prebble's family want to see her return home.

Police warn public to be vigilant after carjackings near Huntly

One of the victims was pulled from her car and assaulted, police said.

‘Dirty and disgusted’: Man, 65, in court over sex act in front of woman

Owen Cowley was working on a central Hamilton building site when the incidents occurred.

Waikato Māori kaupapa organisations take collaborative approach

Waikato to benefit from collaborative approach between well-established Māori groups.

Rejected koha to go to whānau of kaumatua who passed away during Te Matatini powhiri

“This will be presented to the whānau of Matua Vincent Heperi."

NZ's most prolific retail crime couple arrested, face 80 theft, robbery charges

Police say the man and women have allegedly stolen more than $300,000 worth of goods.

Fatal fight: Jury finds one of two cousins guilty in road-rage death

The jury deliberated for almost 10 hours to reach their verdicts this afternoon.