‘Family will rightly want answers’ about ED death – Health Minister
Health Minister Simeon Brown says his heart goes out to the family and loved ones of a person…
Armed police descend on Te Kūiti after ‘firearms-related’ incident
Armed police have closed roads over a “firearms-related incident” in Te Kūiti this morning. Detective Inspector Stephen Ambler…
Truck carrying wood bursts into flames on key Coromandel highway
A truck carrying a full load of timber has burst into flames on a key Coromandel Peninsula route…
Pedestrian dies in Waikato crash
A pedestrian has been killed in a crash involving a vehicle south-west of Hamilton this morning. State Highway…
‘Storm before the storm’ warning on homelessness in Hamilton
Homelessness advocates in Hamilton have welcomed fresh Government funding for rough sleeper services, but warn the city’s crisis…
Gales, snow, rain: More warnings likely as low bears down on NZ
A low sweeping in from the Tasman Sea is set to lash New Zealand with severe gales, heavy…
‘Mama finally found you’: Mum’s words after DNA confirms son’s remains
A mother says “every prayer, every sleepless night, every unanswered question and every ounce of heartache finally found…
Pie sign becomes shield as bystanders confront knife-wielding shoplifter
A Hamilton man used a sign advertising pies as a shield after a knife-wielding man allegedly threatened a…
Police investigate after woman dies in Tokoroa overnight
Police are investigating the sudden death of a woman in Tokoroa overnight. Police were called just before midnight…
Search underway for missing fisherman in Waikato
A search and rescue operation is underway off the Waikato coast after a fisherman was reported missing, with…
South Waikato councillor censured after $34,000 investigation
A South Waikato District Council investigation has left ratepayers with a five-figure bill and one of their councillors…
Teens arrested in connection with 35 alleged car thefts in Tūrangi
Two teenagers have been arrested after allegedly stealing 35 vehicle thefts across Tūrangi, all of which occurred in…