Latest from Waikato

Mahuta family eyes up more Waikato seats

Nanaia Mahuta's husband is the latest family member to put his hat in the ring for the upcoming elections.

Person trapped after crash near Port Waikato

Emergency services were called to the scene about 2.30pm, a Fire Service spokeswoman said.

Assault victim flown to hospital

A man has been airlifted to hospital after a serious assault in the Coromandel last night.

Car clocks 163 km/h in thick Waikato fog

A car has been clocked travelling at 163 km/h in thick fog on a Waikato highway this morning.

Contractor injured after pylon collapse

A man has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after a pylon collapsed where a new pole is being put in for an expressway.

Woman admits 284 fraud charges

A Waikato woman was arrested in October and accused of creating fake CVs so that Filipinos could work in New Zealand.

Six injured after vehicle rolls

St John was required to send five ambulances to the scene.

Tauranga man still critical after motorcycle crash

A Tauranga man has been flown by rescue helicopter to Waikato Hospital, after his condition deteriorated rapidly following a motorcycle crash.

Person dies in Waikato crash

A Waikato crash has claimed a life this morning.

Girl injured after fall at walking track

The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called to the Hakarimata Summit Track around 1 pm after the teenager tripped and fell while going down the steps.

Tainui keen to berth up partners for inland port

Tainui Group Holdings last week announced it was seeking expressions of interest from a range of world class port operators for Ruakura

Missing Tuakau children safe with family

Two children who sparked a major police search after they stole away from a Tuakau home in the dead of night are now believed safe with family.

Car slides, crashes with five inside

A car containing five people slid off a wet Waikato road and crashed into a rural fence and power pole.

Driver clocked at 156 km/h on way to funeral

A motorist on the way to a funeral has been caught doing nearly 160 km/h on a Waikato highway.

High tea secrets in the Waikato

There's intrigue in the bushes at Zealong estate, and the owners will not give up their secrets easily, learns Tim Roxborogh.

Family flee after pot catches fire

Unwatched pot bursts into flames but family safe after smoke alarm warning.

Firefighters battle house fire

Firefighters are battling a "well-involved" house fire near Ngaruawahia.

Lonely life and death of Daniel Bindner

He walked the streets and slept where he could shelter. Public spaces were his home and lots of people looked at him - but few actually saw him.