LiveWaikato HeraldEvacuated residents can return home after 2800 hectares of Tongariro National Park lost to wildfire The large fire in the Central Plateau broke out on Saturday, triggering evacuations.10 Nov 12:55 AM
Waikato Herald'Like the end of the world': Hiker describes evac amid falling ash as fire closed inDaisy Bao and her group were rescued by helicopter as the Tongariro fire spread.09 Nov 06:38 AM
Waikato Herald'Hellscape': Whakapapa Village evacuated as crews battle Tongariro blazeThe fire is just 20% contained. 09 Nov 04:52 AM
Waikato Herald'Welcome to Mordor': Resort owner says massive Tongariro blaze a 'hellscape'08 Nov 10:33 PM
Waikato Herald'Not under control': Firefighters battle 300ha Tongariro National Park blaze08 Nov 04:48 AM
Waikato HeraldWhy fire brigades say Fire and Emergency’s water rescue ban puts their communities at risk30 Oct 02:51 AM
Waikato HeraldHelicopter rushes to Waikino after waterfall slip leaves one critically hurt27 Oct 05:16 AM
Waikato HeraldOne dead after crash on rural Morrinsville roadMotorists are urged to avoid the area as diversions remain in place.25 Oct 07:07 PM
Waikato HeraldRider dies in hospital days after serious motorcycle crashThe circumstances of the crash are being investigated, police said.24 Oct 06:55 PM
Waikato HeraldWomen missing from Waikato bush track foundLand Search and Rescue teams were combing bush near Ngāruawāhia today before pair found.20 Oct 07:46 PM
Waikato HeraldMotorcyclist dies in hospital after Waikato crashPolice say the crash circumstances remain under investigation.18 Oct 03:39 AM
Waikato HeraldOne dead, two injured after Port Waikato boat capsizeThree people were pulled from the water and airlifted to separate hospitals.18 Oct 12:03 AM
Waikato HeraldThree charged after serious assault in HamiltonTwo 20-year-old men and one 18-year-old woman have been charged. 17 Oct 03:51 AM
Waikato HeraldTwo dead following SH1 crash near Tīrau, road remains closedDiversions remain in place as the Serious Crash Unit investigates.15 Oct 08:06 AM
Waikato HeraldAmbulance trapped by slips while rushing critically ill baby to safetyAn air ambulance later flew the critically unwell baby to Waikato Hospital.15 Oct 03:42 AM
Waikato HeraldChemical spill, truck crash closes Pōkeno on-rampPolice say there are no reports of injury despite the two-vehicle collision.03 Oct 05:16 AM
Waikato Herald Major delay on SH1 near KarapiroPolice say one lane has reopened but diversions and delays remain in place.03 Oct 12:14 AM
Waikato Herald‘Just jamming up all the lockers’ - rescue gear doesn't fit in new fire trucksFire crews say vital rescue gear had to be left piled on the station floor.01 Oct 02:07 AM
Waikato Herald'Critical condition': Person rushed to hospital after Waikato crashEmergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash just after 7.40pm.30 Sep 08:08 AM
Waikato HeraldMotorbike crashes into tree in Hamilton, serious injuries reportedMotorists are being urged to avoid the area as traffic controls are in place.26 Sep 06:56 AM
Waikato Herald'Larger than life': Crash victim remembered as 'sparkling, eccentric' womanMartje 'Marcia' Eastment died after a two-vehicle crash in Matamata on August 16.10 Sep 07:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Parent's worst nightmare': Boy's beach holiday turned fatal after climbing cliff faceThe 13-year-old fell at least 15m from the cliff onto rocks below. 08 Sep 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldThree hurt, one in critical condition, after Waikato crashThe crash occurred around 7.30pm, involving a single vehicle.30 Aug 08:47 AM
Waikato HeraldMan missing from Thames hasn't been seen for five days, police issue alertJared, 35, was last seen on August 24 leaving his Waiomu Valley Rd home.29 Aug 09:25 AM
Waikato Herald'Critical condition': Multiple injuries following Hamilton car crashEmergency services were called to the scene at just before 8pm.27 Aug 09:45 AM
Waikato Herald'Completely unaware of the danger': Flood victim's widow asks why no warning was issuedEmergency mobile alerts and authorities' public communications are under scrutiny. 26 Aug 03:11 AM
Waikato HeraldWidow claims emergency alert could have saved husband in 2023 floodsA coronial inquest into the record-breaking weather event is being held this week.25 Aug 03:25 AM
Waikato Herald'Deeply saddening': Search for missing fisherman at notorious spotThe person hasn't been located; the search is ongoing near Raglan.25 Aug 03:24 AM
Waikato HeraldMultiple units respond to Te Awamutu house fire Six fire trucks, a water tanker and multiple support vehicles responded to the blaze. 23 Aug 09:31 PM
Waikato HeraldTwo dead, two critical after weekend of serious crashes across NZTwo people died in crashes in Northland and South Taranaki overnight.23 Aug 06:23 AM
