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One dead after single-vehicle crash in Waikato

Emergency services responded to the crash on Bollard Road, Tuakau at about 7pm, police said.

Hamilton And Waikato •Sat, Mar 25

Person fatally struck by vehicle in Waikato

Police confirmed a person struck by a vehicle in Ngāruawāhia earlier today has died.

Accidents •Sat, Mar 25

Rotorua club withdraws venue hire for controversial anti-co-governance event

Co-governance has been a contentious topic recently, with those against it saying it impacts on democracy.

Politics •Sat, Mar 25

Crate Day sees spike in Waikato ED alcohol admissions – study

Those taking part in the early December event are encouraged to attempt to consume a crate of 12 large 745ml bottles of beer, containing 300 grams of pure alcohol.

Alcohol •Fri, Mar 24

One dead after two-vehicle crash near Lake Taupō

The crash on State Highway 41 at Kuratau was reported to police at 1.40pm this afternoon.

Hamilton And Waikato •Thu, Mar 23

Horse dies after being hit by vehicle on SH2 near Waihi

Police said the collision happened at 6.30am between Rifle Range Rd and Dean Cres.

Animals •Thu, Mar 23

Overnight ram-raids replaced with something worse in Waikato

The region's police say businesses are increasingly being targeted by young armed offenders during business hours.

Hamilton And Waikato •Wed, Mar 22

Man dies after crash between car and truck in Waikato

The driver of the car died in the accident.

Hamilton And Waikato •Mon, Mar 20

Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle, police seek driver

The incident occurred on Te Awamutu's Sloane St about 9.04pm last night.

Hamilton And Waikato •Sat, Mar 18

Horse's owner insists napping Cambridge stallion isn't dead

Slim Shady's knees may be weak and his hooves might be heavy, but owner Maija Vance is asking locals not to panic when he naps next to the road.

Animals •Fri, Mar 17

Skin cream could save New Zealand's mussel population

A new NZ-made cream using starfish collagen may not just save sensitive skin - it could possibly save vulnerable shellfish as well.

Animals •Fri, Mar 17

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Auckland, Waikato

It comes as heavy rain is set to batter much of the South Island this afternoon.

Weather News •Fri, Mar 17

Auckland has lost 30% green space since 1980 - report

That's the finding from a report by Environment Commissioner Simon Upton, looking at changes in Auckland, Hamilton and the Wellington region since 1980.

Environment •Thu, Mar 16