LiveWaikato HeraldRoads likely to remain closed for days as crews battle Tongariro National Park blazeThe large fire in the Central Plateau broke out on Saturday, triggering evacuations.09 Nov 10:33 PM
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
