New ZealandQuad bike death after 'low risk' classificationA day after the Government pushed new health and safety legislation through Parliament a sharemilker died in a quad bike accident on a Waikato property.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCrash victim wasn't wearing seatbeltA young man who died in a crash in the Waikato last night was not wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash.27 Aug 10:28 PM
New ZealandOne killed in quad bike accidentA person is dead after a quad bike accident on a farm in Waikato this morning.27 Aug 09:06 PM
New ZealandMan injured in Waikato firearms incidentIncident appears to have taken place in a car, parked under a bridge on the side of the road near the Maramarua Golf Club.27 Aug 11:55 AM
New ZealandHot pool owners facing the bootThe owners of Waikato's controversial Waingaro Hot Pools could face the boot and a hefty repair bill if the Waikato District Council wins civil proceedings.24 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandCrash closes part of State Highway 4The stretch of road along State Highway 4, near Kopaki, has been closed after logging truck ran off the road, and lost its load.24 Aug 04:17 AM
New ZealandWaikato fire kills 100 pigsThe pigs died in a blaze at a piggery north of Ngaruawahia.22 Aug 09:50 AM
New ZealandDrunk and in charge of a school busA Waikato bus driver has been caught with a breath alcohol level nearly double the legal limit while taking a bus-load of students to school.18 Aug 06:26 AM
New Zealand194km/h on Waikato ExpresswayA Waiuku man is facing multiple charges after being caught speeding just under 200km/h on the Waikato Expressway.18 Aug 02:03 AM
New ZealandPolice chase driver towing stolen boatA man has been arrested after allegedly stealing a boat and leading police on a chase from rural Waikato over the Kaimai Ranges into Tauranga this morning.16 Aug 08:27 PM
New ZealandMissing elderly man found safe and wellAn elderly man who went missing in Waikato last night has been found safe and well.16 Aug 08:21 PM
New ZealandTwo injured in early morning crashTwo people were seriously injured after a crash in Waikato early this morning.14 Aug 07:44 PM
New ZealandLone dog sparks search and rescueA search and rescue operation was launched yesterday after a boat was spotted doing circles on the Waikato River with no one on board but a dog.14 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandSlip closes road through Awakino GorgeA large slip has closed the road through the Awakino Gorge in the Waikato this morning.13 Aug 06:58 PM
New ZealandFatal crash after truck collides with treeThe incident happened on State Highway 5 near Waiohotu Road and police said the road in the vicinity of the crash is now closed.11 Aug 09:08 AM
New ZealandExcessive speeding strips man of licenceA Waikato man has lost his car and had his licence suspended after he was clocked travelling at 162km/h in Hamilton this morning.09 Aug 12:24 AM
New ZealandAucklanders buying up big in regionsAucklanders are leaving in such numbers that half the house sales in the Waikato outside Hamilton and nearly a quarter in Tauranga are to those from the big city.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist killed in collision with truckEmergency services have been called to the scene of the crash on State Highway 27 near Matamata.06 Aug 09:27 AM
New ZealandFour injured in Waikato blazeFour people from Waikato suffered from smoke inhalation after they moved an outdoor fire brazier indoors early this morning.01 Aug 11:14 PM
New ZealandNo jab, no job for nursesThree Waikato Hospital nurses have been suspended for defying a controversial new policy forcing non-vaccinated workers to either get flu jabs or wear face masks.31 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelKia ora: TaupoAustralasia's biggest lake offers plenty to see and do, writes Elisabeth Easther.30 Jul 09:30 PM
New ZealandGirl kicked by horse 'lucky to be here'A girl who broke her jaw and needed more than 100 stitches after a horse kicked her in the face didn't even cry when she came to after the accident.28 Jul 11:33 PM
New ZealandRoad spikes used to stop fleeing driverTraffic came to a halt on State Highway 1 this morning as Waikato police pursued a fleeing driver.24 Jul 01:13 AM
New ZealandPolice name motorcyclist killed in crashWaikato police have released the name of a motorcyclist killed on State Highway 1 south of Hamilton on Monday.23 Jul 11:02 PM
TravelIt's all about the journeyNext time you pass through Karangahake, trek the Hauraki Rail Trail or visit a farm.18 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies in crash after fleeing policePolice say the motorcyclist died after a crash in Rotokauri, Hamilton.18 Jul 03:28 AM
New ZealandRoads closed due to multiple crashesTwo crashes - one fatal - have closed Waikato roads overnight. A 30-year-old motorcyclist died on Baverstock Rd in Rotokauri in a crash in the early hours of the morning.17 Jul 08:01 PM
New ZealandBull could have felt pressured, cornered before attackThe man, in his early 50s, was airlifted to Waikato Hospital on Saturday in a critical condition, and is now in a serious condition in the hospital’s High Dependency Unit.15 Jul 08:45 AM
New ZealandInflux prompts policing shake-upA Waikato rural policing review has had to consider how to deal with the influx of Aucklanders moving to the region.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan gored by bull in stable conditionA man is now in a stable condition in hospital after he was gored by a bull in Waikato yesterday.12 Jul 04:07 AM
TravelKia ora: PaeroaElisabeth Easther finds this town has much to boast besides its famed giant L&P bottle.09 Jul 09:30 PM
New ZealandCrash causes delays on SH39Skiers 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.09 Jul 09:20 PM
New ZealandCaution urged after 10 crashes overnightWaikato police are urging motorists to slow down after attending 10 crashes overnight.07 Jul 08:18 PM
