Articles by Waikato Herald
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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,...
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Crime
Woman, 30, arrested in Huntly in relation to alleged shoplifting across Waikato and Counties Manukau
Wednesday, 8 January 2025, 11:56amA woman, 30, has been arrested in relation to the alleged prolific shoplifting of approximately $10,000 of goods stolen from...
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National
Deadly disease kills 100-year-old tree despite vaccination
Friday, 3 January 2025, 9:55amDutch elm disease has claimed the life of a 100-year-old elm tree in the Waikato, despite the tree being vaccinated. The...
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Upper North Island
Tīrau fatal crash: Police appealing for more information
Friday, 29 November 2024, 3:02pmPolice are appealing for information after a fatal crash on State Highway 1 near Tīrau on Wednesday. The crash between three...
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National
'Tragically taken': Police name victims of triple-fatal Hamilton train crash
Thursday, 14 November 2024, 4:12pmPolice have named the three victims killed in a horror crash between a car and a train in Hamilton yesterday. They were William...
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National
School hall evacuated as crews battle fire
Wednesday, 30 October 2024, 1:33pmA school hall has been evacuated as crews battle a fire in a roof near Hamilton. A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman said they...
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National
Free programme helps rural youths gain driving licences – with near-perfect success rate
Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 3:29pmA South Waikato initiative is successfully pulling down barriers for rural youths to get their driver licences. Since it...
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Crime
Police seek owners of a 'haul' of property believed to be stolen
Wednesday, 31 July 2024, 1:30pmWaikato Police have recovered a “haul” of property they believe is linked to six burglaries and are now seeking the owners...
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National
'Strong lines of inquiry' into fatal 'road rage' crash
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 2:28pmPolice say they are following “strong lines of inquiry” into the fatal crash in Gordonton, Waikato, last week. Jonathan Michael...
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National
Iwi apply for temporary fishing closures in Hauraki Gulf
Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 10:41amThree iwi have applied for temporary fishing closures across three areas within the Hauraki Gulf. Ngāti Pāoa, Ngāi Tai...
