Police focus on grey Honda Civic in Hamilton arson investigation
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Three stolen dirt bikes were recovered in Matamata after a police warrant.
Down the drain: Ripped out water meters almost cost town drinking supply
Police are investigating and would like to hear from anyone with information.
Crash victim dies from injuries: Police seek witnesses
The crash happened just before 7.20pm on Friday, March 28.
Person in serious condition after crash near Ōhaupō
Hato Hone St John were notified of the incident at 07.46am.
Police delay rollout of mental health changes for second time
Police reschedule phase two of reducing support in mental health callouts after advice.
Officer rammed skateboard-wielding suspect with car, punched him seven times
The IPCA found the police officer's actions were unjustified and could have been fatal.
Man’s drink-driving conviction overturned on appeal after lawyer, police errors
Zebulon Lawrance was more than twice the legal drink driving limit but has been let off.
Director of Mental Health probes mistaken identity after 11yo restrained, injected
The young girl was handcuffed, restrained and injected with antipsychotic medication.
SH29 reopens follow truck breakdown
The truck's cargo of chlorine was 'reacting due to the inclement weather'.
Police seek witnesses after car in service station raid crashes into stream
The alleged offenders fled the scene in two vehicles stolen earlier from Hamilton.
Serious injuries: Waikato road closed overnight after crash
The road has reopened after the Serious Crash Unit investigated.
Hamilton schools lockdown ends with imitation firearms seized, person in custody
Police were called to Silverdale Road just before 3pm.
'Significant failings': Health NZ apologises after 11yo injected twice in mistaken identity case
'This particular case cannot happen again,' said a health boss.
'Do not do it': Coroner's plea to drivers after three alcohol-related crash deaths
Sahil Prasad was driving home when he was struck by Jack Halliday, driving a work ute.
Police seek Christopher Wyllie for ongoing investigation
Police believe Wyllie is in Te Kauwhata.
‘Serious injuries’: Emergency services respond to Hamilton crash
Police arrived on Wairere Dr in Queenwood at around 7.12am.
Missing Hamilton woman Raumiria found safe
Raumiria was wearing a grey Star Wars T-shirt and light trackpants.
More than 12 times the police force, 60 arrests: Holiday data from summer hotspot revealed
Charges included assault of police, threatening to kill and dangerous driving.
‘Horrific experience’: Canadian hockey coach admits causing crash that injured players
Her name suppression was dropped when she appeared in court in Tauranga today.
Girl given 2 doses of antipsychotic meds: Minister can’t understand why 11yo treated as adult
A carer for a woman in her early 20s saw girl's photo and mistook her for their patient.
'Could be similar': How a photo mix-up led to 11yo girl's injections with antipsychotic
A carer for a 21-year-old saw the photo and mistook her for their patient.
One person dead, Hamilton highway closed after two trucks crash
Drivers should avoid the area and expect delays.
Police appeal for witnesses after Hamilton, Taupō crashes
Seventeen people have been injured in three crashes across the region over the weekend.
11yo misidentified, handcuffed, given antipsychotics at mental health clinic
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey slammed the mistaken identity incident as unacceptable.
Man alleged to have murdered child with hammer can now be named
Charles Wharton will fight three charges at trial in the High Court at Hamilton next year.
Driver charged after 12 people injured in crash between van and SUV on SH5
Four ambulances and four helicopters were sent to the scene.
Three helicopters respond to Waikato crash, five injured
Three people have been seriously injured and another is in a critical condition.
Police appeal for witnesses in double death case
A 26-year-old man was found dead, another died later in Waikato Hospital.
The State Highway where Waikato crashes happen most
From 2021 to 2024 there were over 5000 crashes on Waikato state roads.
Critical injuries after crash involving truck, three cars on Waikato highway
Police said the road is likely to remain closed for some time.
Body found in search for missing 79yo man
The man was reported missing after his car was found on February 21.
Murder charge: Second man dies after Hamilton incident
Police are considering further charges.