Articles by Waikato Herald
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National
Waikato road closed after truck hits pedestrian, serious injuries reported
Thursday, 14 August 2025, 2:02pmA Waikato road is closed after a collision between a truck and a pedestrian. Police said Te Poi Rd, southeast of Matamata,...
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National
Police seek witnesses after man assaulted while walking with wife
Tuesday, 5 August 2025, 2:19pmPolice are asking for witnesses after a man was concussed following an assault at an Ōtorohanga walking track. The victim...
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National
Police seek video from hip-hop event in Hamilton murder probe
Monday, 4 August 2025, 1:36pmPolice investigating the alleged murder of Tyreece Te Pairi want photos or video from a hip hop event the night of the incident...
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National
Serious injury in SH29 crash, road closed in Waikato
Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 3:26pmOne person is seriously injured after a crash closed State Highway 29 in Waikato. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle...
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National
Single-vehicle crash blocks lanes on Waikato Expressway
Wednesday, 18 June 2025, 1:41pmOne northbound and one southbound lane of the Waikato Expressway have been blocked after a one-vehicle crash. Police said...
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National
Traffic disruption: Three-vehicle crash hits Fieldays-bound commuters
Friday, 13 June 2025, 11:17amA three-vehicle crash is causing traffic congestion in Hamilton. Police said the Tamahere off-ramp was closed, causing extensive...
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National
State Highway 26/27 roundabout blocked by rolled truck
Monday, 9 June 2025, 2:19pmA roundabout at the intersection of State Highways 27 and 26 has been partially blocked by a rolled truck. Police said the...
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Sport
Luke Jacobson re-signs with Chiefs, NZ Rugby for two more years
Wednesday, 4 June 2025, 1:24pmGallagher Chiefs captain Luke Jacobson will stay with the club for another two years, the Chiefs and New Zealand Rugby announced...
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News
Waikato police name 64yo man killed in Kawhia Rd crash
Friday, 9 May 2025, 2:42pmPolice have named the man who died after a crash on Kawhia Rd in Ōpārau on March 30 as Brian Leslie Withers, aged 64, of...
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National
'Very worried': Police search for man missing since Anzac Day
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 12:33pmPolice are appealing for help finding missing man Jarrod Kingi. Sergeant Will Hamilton said the 44-year-old was last seen...
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Crime
Police look for silver Nissan after Huntly aggravated robbery
Tuesday, 15 April 2025, 3:39pmWaikato police have appealed to the public for sightings of a silver Nissan March believed to be involved in an incident...
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National
Police seek sedan driver after Raglan aggravated robbery
Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 1:24pmWaikato Police are seeking witnesses after an aggravated robbery in Raglan on February 28. The Bow St incident was reported...
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National
Police seeking witnesses after body found in burning car in Waikato
Friday, 21 February 2025, 3:26pmPolice are seeking witnesses in relation to the death of a person found in a burning caron a Waikato roadside on January...
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National
Two people seriously injured in truck and caravan crash
Monday, 17 February 2025, 3:09pmTwo people have been seriously injured in a crash that has closed both lanes on State Highway 39 at Ōtorohanga, Waikato. In...
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Lower North Island
Gang event ends with 'no significant issues', say police
Monday, 17 February 2025, 1:33pmThe gang gathering in the Taumarunui area has concluded with “no significant issues”, police said. The event, a reunion of...
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Sport
Chiefs v Blues line-up that’s a ‘tough team to crack’, coach says
Friday, 14 February 2025, 2:22pmOff-season recruits Brodie McAlister and Leroy Carter will both make their debut for the Gallagher Chiefs this weekend. For...
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National
Truck breakdown blocks SH1 in Waikato
Monday, 3 February 2025, 10:42amState Highway 1 in Waikato is blocked due to a truck breakdown. Police said Tirau Rd/State Highway 1 was blocked near Fergusson...
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National
Police continue search for missing owner of burnt-out vehicle
Friday, 31 January 2025, 2:23pmPolice are continuing the search for 24-year-old Travis, who has been missingsince January 17. According to a police statement,...
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National
Have you seen missing woman Gracie?
Friday, 24 January 2025, 6:49pmPolice are asking for the public’s help in locatingmissing womanGracie. Gracie has been reported missing from the Ngāruawāhia...
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National
'Selfless and heroic act': Jetskier died saving his brother's life
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 2:27pmA jetskier who died at Acacia Bay on Sunday while saving his brother’s life was “a pillar of strength and joy” for his family. Police...
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National
Police find missing Australian tourist in Waikato
Thursday, 16 January 2025, 3:13pmThe Australian tourist missing in the Waikato area has been found. “The woman reported missing who was believed to be in...
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National
Police seek witnesses after arson near Raglan Airfield
Wednesday, 15 January 2025, 1:17pmPolice investigating an arson in Raglan want to speak to witnesses. Emergency services were notified of a fire that had been...
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Upper North Island
Police charge man with murder in Thames homicide investigation, victim’s name released
Tuesday, 14 January 2025, 1:40pmPolice have charged a 28-year-old with murder after a 60-year-old died in Thames. The victim was found with moderate injuries...
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Upper North Island
'Time for a change': Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate not running for re-election in October
Monday, 13 January 2025, 10:48amHamilton’s Mayor Paula Southgate, first elected in 2019, will not be running for re-election this year. In a Facebook post,...
