Latest from Waikato

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.

Motorcycle store ram-raiders arrested

Four Auckland men who allegedly travelled to Hamilton and carried out a ram-raid of a city motorbike store were caught by police before making it back over the Bombays.

Thirteen crashes in three hours in Waikato

Three pedestrians killed

Three pedestrians have died after five separate fatal crashes this Anzac weekend, prompting police to lament drivers failing to heed basic safety messages.

Man suffers burns after adding petrol to fire

A 20-year-old man is in a serious but stable condition after sustaining burns while adding petrol to a fire last night, a Waikato Hospital representative said.

Woman seriously injured in collision with Waitomo tourist van

Kia ora: Mangakino

Explore the River Trails, embrace the lake and let the young ones play freely while you unwind — this is old school cool, says Elisabeth Easther.

Cat family found covered in human poo

Animal care workers in Morrinsville have been left dumbfounded after a cat and its kittens were found covered in human faeces.

One killed in three-car crash in Waikato

A driver is is dead and at least two other people are injured after a three-car crash in Eastern Waikato today.

Waikato police urge motorists to slow down

Waikato police are appealing for motorists to slow down after eight crashes in the district since 8am today.

Daytripper: Maungatautari, Waikato

Elisabeth Easther goes to the birds.

Escaped patients surrender

Two men who escaped from from a Hamilton mental health care facility have surrendered to authorities, police say.

'Our son's death doesn't count'

The father of a man who was found dead in the Waikato River has lashed out at a mental health facility following the escape of two more men.

Escapees have histories of violence

The public are being warned to stay away from two men with a history of violence who have escaped from a Waikato mental health facility.

Vigil as toddler fights to recover

The family of a toddler who almost drowned after falling into an effluent trap have thanked the public for all their "love and support".