Maryana Garcia is a multimedia reporter based in Hamilton, covering Waikato stories of national interest.
Maryana Garcia is a live news reporter working with the Waikato Herald team. She studied a Bachelor of Arts with a major in History at the University of Auckland. Maryana also earned graduate diplomas in English literature from the University of Waikato and communications from Wintec. Maryana has been with NZME since 2021. She started as a regional reporter for the Rotorua Daily Post and Bay of Plenty Times writing about health and crime. During her time in the region, Maryana covered the Covid-19 pandemic, Cyclone Gabrielle and the local effects of the war in Ukraine, troop withdrawals from Afghanistan and protests in Iran. Maryana is also a poet and essayist. Her creative writing has been published in The Spinoff, Turbine, Poetry New Zealand, Takahē, Mayhem and Australia’s Meniscus Literary Journal. Maryana’s poetry has been featured on the walls of Auckland Hospital as part of Ara Manawa’s Poetry in Place exhibition and in the collections A Clear Dawn: New Asian Voices from Aotearoa New Zealand and Ko Aotearoa Tātou | We Are New Zealand.
'More than ever': Hamilton Anzac Day services emphasize importance of history
"Sadly this year the world has seen more death and destruction brought by war."
The NZ city where an average 190 vehicles are stolen each month
The number equates to an average of six cars per day.
Search under way for missing fisherman who activated emergency alarm off Raglan coast
Police said the man had been fishing alone before having a medical event.
Michael Hill Taupō attacked in daylight robbery
Two people entered the store with their faces covered and police were called at 10.25am.
Truck crash closes SH27 from Tatuanui to Tahuna for hours
One patient in moderate condition was taken to Waikato Hospital via ambulance.
Pedestrian dies after being struck by car near Taupō Pak'nSave
Two other pedestrians and the driver have been transported to hospital.
Two horses shot dead by police north of Taupō
'The horses began to travel at speed towards the highway.'
Exhibition review: Six Extinctions has a gasp-worthy surprise around each corner
Scotty the the Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton was the star of the show.
Emergency services respond to stabbing near Morrinsville
Police were notified of an incident around 1.15pm.
Heavy rain, severe thunderstorm watches extended for east Waikato
Coromandel Peninsula residents are encouraged to work from home.
Pedestrian involved in crash on Te Rapa Rd
One person sustained serious injuries and was transported to hospital.
Tongariro Alpine Crossing closed after tramper dies
A person has died while traversing the Tongariro Crossing.
Woman found injured near intersection
The woman had been assaulted and was transported to hospital in a serious condition.
Police release name of man killed in Somerville Rd crash
James Burt, from Putāruru, was 36 years old.
'Ram raid': Te Kūiti Liquorland invaded by flock of lost sheep
'It's so Kiwi,' said one onlooker, who thought the sheep were after a beer.
'Being reviewed': Search for missing 79yo in Pureora Forest hits 11th day
A large search team has been trying to find the missing woman.
Two cars crashing into power pole results in minor injuries
Details of latest accident come after the Easter weekend road toll hit a record high.
Hamilton growth comes with challenges Luxon says
Christopher Luxon says the Government and Hamilton City Council need to work together.
What the weather has in store for Waikato this Easter
Metservice has predicted a slightly wet start to the long weekend.
Police investigating homicide in 'very quiet' street
One person is in custody and a homicide investigation has been launched.
'Delays inevitable': A guide to Waikato roadworks this Easter
NZTA is expecting more than 20,000 extra vehicles on the roads this weekend.
Where to fill up your car in the Waikato for 50c cheaper
According to Gaspy, 91 could cost as much as $3.15 a litre in some stations.
Large rubbish fire spreads smokey haze around Hamilton
Emergency services responded to a rubbish fire on Ellis St in Frankton on Thursday.
'Larger than life': Why Antarctic scientist inspired people all over the world
Craig spent 40 years studying microbial life. He died on February 29.
Freedom, fire and physics: Eliot Jessep shares his passion for ballooning
Jessep pilots Paula the Balloon at Balloons over Waikato in honour of his mum.
Hundreds of international students affected by visa delays
Between October 1 and March 8, Immigration NZ received over 31k student visa applications.
Two people injured in Otaua scrub fire
One patient was transported to Middlemore Hospital.
SH2 closed for hours, one person in critical condition after serious crash at Thames Rd in Paeroa
Police say at least one person was injured.
'Dramatic' rates rises needed to balance Hamilton's books
Rates could increase by an average of 19.9 per cent in the 2024/25 financial year.
Transport minister takes to social media over Waikato Expressway delays
Motorists spent hours getting to their destinations. Others simply gave up and went home.
Foodstuffs to fund new intersection at site of future Pak’nSave Te Rapa
Hamilton City Council gave the project the green light this week.
Emergency services respond to death at Huka Falls Rd
Police say the incident appeared to be a medical event.
'Disappointed': Hamilton City Council cancels 10 transport projects
The decision includes stopping four safety improvement projects at crossings near schools.
'Frustrating': Hamilton City Council's online flood mapping tool crashes after new data released
The new data identified 650 properties could have an average one metre of flooding.
Homicide investigation continues on Ohautira Rd
Motorists are advised to avoid the area or take an alternative route.
'Through the roof': Power pole crashes into Hamilton home
Police were called after a car hit the pole, causing it to topple on to the house.
'We don't always get it right': IPCA finds police wrongfully arrested, used force on man with facial tattoos
Officers 'wrestled' the man to the ground, put him in a headlock and pepper-sprayed him.
Homicide investigation launched, area cordoned off after man found dead on Raglan road
Area searches where the man was found are under way.
Message in a bottle: Fisherman in Canada finds Coromandel man's 2014 letter
'Well, well, well. I’ll go eat my hat,' the letter's author says. 'You’ve made my year.'
Op shop bargain develops into priceless treasure
Tauranga op shop camera turns up 15-year-old Te Awamutu wedding snaps