Latest from Waikato

Man gored by bull in stable condition

A man is now in a stable condition in hospital after he was gored by a bull in Waikato yesterday.

Early morning blaze in the Waikato

Kia ora: Paeroa

Elisabeth Easther finds this town has much to boast besides its famed giant L&P bottle.

Crash causes delays on SH39

Skiers and other holiday makers planning to use a popular Waikato backroad between Auckland and the Central Plateau's mountains are being warned to expect delays.

Caution urged after 10 crashes overnight

Waikato police are urging motorists to slow down after attending 10 crashes overnight.

Lost woman rescued thanks to Facebook message

A woman lost on a Waikato mountain was rescued after contacting her family by Facebook on her phone.

Investigation into school email error

Two investigations are being carried out as to how an email revealing alleged family violence was accidentally sent to students.

Nurse fined for professional misconduct

A nurse who used a district health board's fuel card to buy $1860 of petrol for her own car has been fined by a tribunal.

Subsidised transport to benefit students

Heavily-subsidised transport will next year see South Waikato students bussed up to study each day at the University of Waikato.

Weather a factor in boating tragedy

More details have emerged about a boating tragedy on the Waikato River that left one man dead and his three mates clinging to trees after their runabout capsized yesterday.

Tragic end to mates' day out

A duck-shooting trip turned to tragedy yesterday after a group of mates were flung from their boat as it capsized on the Waikato River.

One dead after boat capsizes

Police have confirmed that one person has died and three others have been taken to hospital after a boat overturned on the Waikato River.

Person seriously injured after truck rolls

One person has been seriously injured after a truck rolled in the Waikato this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene at the junction of Waverly Rd and Seddon Rd about 2pm.

Driver dies after Waikato crash

A driver has died after crashing a vehicle into a tree, just south of Hamilton, police say.

Recovered body identified as missing man

There were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the man's disappearance and the matter had been referred to the coroner.

Concerns for missing Waikato man

Waikato Police are appealing to the public for help locating a 42-year-old man named Jonathan Kinvig, last seen at a holiday park on May 14.

Waikato farm bike thefts cause investigation

Police were analysing reported offences to look for both investigative and prevention opportunities and encouraged rural communities to keep their property secure.

Young girl run over by truck in driveway

An 11-month-old girl is fighting for her life after being run over by a small truck in a Paeroa driveway this afternoon.