Waikato Herald5-year-old rescued, one still missing after Christmas Day jet ski incident at Port WaikatoA rāhui has been placed over Port Waikato and surrounding areas.25 Dec 11:26 PM
Waikato HeraldChristmas Eve double stabbing: Pair injured in Waikato town after late-night incidentPolice inquiries are ongoing after violence leaves two in hospital.24 Dec 11:31 PM
Waikato HeraldPedestrian seriously injured as crash closes busy Hamilton roadOhaupo Road is closed between Normandy Ave and Urlich Ave this evening.20 Dec 08:10 AM
Waikato HeraldGunshots on quiet street: Armed police guard Hamilton home and toilet block18 Dec 11:44 PM
Waikato HeraldHomicide investigation after one dead, another seriously hurt at Hamilton address18 Dec 07:59 AM
Waikato HeraldPolice refused use of rescue chopper because they wrongly thought teenager was dead17 Dec 08:15 PM
Waikato HeraldOne person flown to hospital after water-related incident at Raglan beach 14 Dec 06:05 AM
Waikato Herald'Avoid the area': Major Waikato highway closed following vehicle fireEmergency services were called to the scene at about 2.20pm.07 Dec 02:40 AM
Waikato HeraldMayors challenge Fire and Emergency ban on use of watercraft in Waikato River rescuesThe mayors say other agencies cannot reach emergencies on the Waikato River in time.04 Dec 12:20 AM
Waikato HeraldChild flown to hospital after being trapped under log at RaglanThe child suffered serious injuries before being freed by responders.22 Nov 04:27 AM
Waikato Herald'Lack of empathy': Fire brigade's plea after public abuse following fatal crash'Don’t harass or yell at the volunteers on the ground. That isn’t cool at all.'13 Nov 03:50 AM
Waikato HeraldThree people winched from Whiritoa Beach after blowhole visit goes wrongA photographer was swept into the surf while capturing the dramatic rescue.13 Nov 01:36 AM
Waikato Herald'Doesn’t mean the fire is out': Fire crews remain at Tongariro National Park'There may be patches of smouldering vegetation that would reignite very easily.'11 Nov 04:00 PM
Waikato Herald'No visible signs of fire': Steady rain aids battle against Tongariro blazeCrews will use drones tonight to pinpoint lingering hotspots on the ground.10 Nov 03:18 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'About 1100 hectares of bush are now burning in the national park.08 Nov 10:33 PM
Waikato HeraldBody found after Hamilton house fireEmergency crews were called to the Wellington Street blaze just after 6am.08 Nov 07:37 AM
Waikato Herald'Not under control': Firefighters battle 300ha Tongariro National Park blazeSix brigades and a command unit worked to contain the forest fire.08 Nov 04:48 AM
Waikato HeraldOne dead after car and truck crash near GordontonEmergency services were called to the scene about 1pm on Wednesday.05 Nov 12:34 AM
Waikato HeraldRaglan bar rescue: Four pulled from capsized boatAll four people were rescued after their boat overturned on the Raglan bar on Saturday.01 Nov 05:15 AM
Waikato HeraldOne dead after serious two-car crash, SH3 near Hamilton Airport closedNZ Transport Agency said SH3 was closed and detours were in place.31 Oct 01:19 AM
Waikato HeraldWhy fire brigades say Fire and Emergency’s water rescue ban puts their communities at riskPolice now have the only vessel able to respond along the Waikato River.30 Oct 02:51 AM
Waikato HeraldHelicopter rushes to Waikino after waterfall slip leaves one critically hurtEmergency services were called to Waikino about 2.30pm.27 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
