https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/rss NZME Keep up with the latest news from around the Hamilton region with Newstalk ZB. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:14:32 Z en https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/hamilton-slim-st-stabbing-leaves-youth-in-critical-condition-police-seek-information/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/hamilton-slim-st-stabbing-leaves-youth-in-critical-condition-police-seek-information/ A youth has been left critically injured after a stabbing in Hamilton. Fri, 22 Aug 2025 03:10:55 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/police-responding-to-incident-in-hamilton-road-closed/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/police-responding-to-incident-in-hamilton-road-closed/ Police are at the scene of an incident that has closed off a road in Hamilton. Sat, 11 Jan 2025 02:35:20 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/hamilton-man-who-died-weeks-after-taupiri-crash-named/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/hamilton-man-who-died-weeks-after-taupiri-crash-named/ A Hamilton man injured in a crash at Taupiri two weeks ago has died. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 01:59:24 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/fiery-hamilton-truck-and-car-crash-dad-s-plea-to-find-daughter-hours-before-she-and-her-boyfriend-were-killed/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/fiery-hamilton-truck-and-car-crash-dad-s-plea-to-find-daughter-hours-before-she-and-her-boyfriend-were-killed/ The pair killed in a crash after the car they were travelling in smashed into a truck and burst into flames were a young couple. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 20:47:25 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/battle-of-the-hoods-hamilton-ambulance-workers-to-wear-ballistic-vests-ahead-of-gang-scrap/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/battle-of-the-hoods-hamilton-ambulance-workers-to-wear-ballistic-vests-ahead-of-gang-scrap/ Ambulance workers in the heart of Hamilton city have been ordered to don stab-proof vests on their jobs today, following reports of a scheduled gang scrap. Thu, 09 Feb 2023 23:10:48 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/dangerous-driving-moment-of-madness-caught-on-camera-as-car-slams-into-turning-milk-tanker/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/dangerous-driving-moment-of-madness-caught-on-camera-as-car-slams-into-turning-milk-tanker/ Shocking video shows how an everyday Kiwi scene almost became a disaster zone due to one driver's speed and inattention while attempting to overtake. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 01:57:44 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/man-hurt-by-machete-wielding-trio-during-hamilton-robbery/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/man-hurt-by-machete-wielding-trio-during-hamilton-robbery/ A man has been hurt after a machete-wielding trio targeted a store in Hamilton this afternoon. Sat, 04 Feb 2023 03:43:12 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/hamilton-dairy-robbery-man-charged-with-machete-attack-on-worker/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/hamilton-dairy-robbery-man-charged-with-machete-attack-on-worker/ Police have arrested and charged a man in relation to a violent machete attack on a Hamilton shopkeeper in which he lost two fingers. Fri, 27 Jan 2023 04:07:25 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/five-youths-with-machete-and-hammers-arrested-over-hamilton-vehicle-thefts/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/five-youths-with-machete-and-hammers-arrested-over-hamilton-vehicle-thefts/ Five young people have been arrested by police during the early hours of this morning in Hamilton after police say they were involved in the theft of several vehicles and a fleeing driver incident. Mon, 16 Jan 2023 01:49:14 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/fleeing-driver-rams-police-car-after-potential-firearm-seen-in-hamilton/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/fleeing-driver-rams-police-car-after-potential-firearm-seen-in-hamilton/ A police chase in Hamilton ended when the fleeing driver, who was allegedly seen with a firearm, crashed into a fence and the car caught fire. Mon, 16 Jan 2023 01:02:24 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/police-responding-to-incident-in-hamilton-public-warned-to-avoid-area/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/police-responding-to-incident-in-hamilton-public-warned-to-avoid-area/ An incident is unfolding in a Hamilton suburb and police are warning the public to stay away from the area. Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:55:08 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/hamilton-kindergarten-parents-left-in-the-dark-after-neighbour-hurls-abuse-at-centre-resulting-in-lockdowns-police-call-outs/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/hamilton-kindergarten-parents-left-in-the-dark-after-neighbour-hurls-abuse-at-centre-resulting-in-lockdowns-police-call-outs/ A Hamilton kindergarten has been shut down after ongoing incidents of abusive behaviour from a neighbouring tenant has resulted in the centre being sent into lockdown and police being called out. Fri, 14 Oct 2022 01:28:28 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/hamilton-father-dies-on-way-to-pick-up-children-from-school/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/hamilton-father-dies-on-way-to-pick-up-children-from-school/ Devoted dad of three Andrew Ferguson was driving to pick up his children from school when tragedy struck. Mon, 05 Sept 2022 01:25:52 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/spectacular-stupidity-drunk-man-picks-kids-up-from-school-drives-through-red-light-crashes/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/spectacular-stupidity-drunk-man-picks-kids-up-from-school-drives-through-red-light-crashes/ Zane Eramiha was nearly three times the legal breath alcohol limit when he picked up his daughters from school, then deliberately drove through a red light before crashing into another car. Tue, 09 Aug 2022 01:11:13 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/hamilton-superhero-dad-run-over-after-rushing-to-aid-of-supermarket-robbery-victim/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/hamilton-superhero-dad-run-over-after-rushing-to-aid-of-supermarket-robbery-victim/ A good Samaritan tradesman who foiled a daytime robbery in a supermarket carpark is paying dearly for his heroism after he was run over by a getaway car. Thu, 23 Jun 2022 03:57:28 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/person-dead-second-badly-hurt-in-hamilton-crash/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/person-dead-second-badly-hurt-in-hamilton-crash/ A person has died and another has life-threatening injuries following a crash in Hamilton last night. Wed, 27 Apr 2022 22:00:20 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/car-appears-to-deliberately-ram-another-vehicle-in-scary-footage-of-hamilton-crash/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/car-appears-to-deliberately-ram-another-vehicle-in-scary-footage-of-hamilton-crash/ Frightening new video shows a car appearing to deliberately ram the back of another vehicle at speed in a Hamilton street. Tue, 26 Apr 2022 00:24:01 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/hamilton-bus-incident-air-gun-pellet-fired-at-moving-bus-on-pukete-route/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/hamilton-bus-incident-air-gun-pellet-fired-at-moving-bus-on-pukete-route/ A bus driver has been shot at by an air pellet gun while on a suburban run in Hamilton. Fri, 22 Apr 2022 01:44:35 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/suicide-pact-rhys-was-meant-to-be-in-a-safe-place-parents-heartache-over-sons-death/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/suicide-pact-rhys-was-meant-to-be-in-a-safe-place-parents-heartache-over-sons-death/ WARNING: Distressing content Fri, 17 Dec 2021 02:30:50 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/marokopa-mystery-father-three-kids-spent-17-days-in-bush-man-charged-with-wasting-police-time/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/marokopa-mystery-father-three-kids-spent-17-days-in-bush-man-charged-with-wasting-police-time/ A man has been charged with wasteful deployment of police resources after sparking a 17-day search and rescue operation at Marokopa. Tue, 12 Oct 2021 01:03:25 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/police-inform-phillips-family-they-are-suspending-search-for-missing-father-and-three-children/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/police-inform-phillips-family-they-are-suspending-search-for-missing-father-and-three-children/ Police have met with the family of Tom, Jayda, Maverick and Ember Phillips who have been missing for 12 days to inform them the search will be suspended. Fri, 24 Sept 2021 06:39:16 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/missing-father-children-ground-search-continues-mother-thanks-those-involved/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/missing-father-children-ground-search-continues-mother-thanks-those-involved/ The search for an Otorohanga family - missing for more than a week - continues on the ground and in the air today. Mon, 20 Sept 2021 02:24:24 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/father-and-three-kids-missing-off-remote-west-coast-beach-at-marokopa/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/father-and-three-kids-missing-off-remote-west-coast-beach-at-marokopa/ A search is under way on a remote west coast beach for an Otorohanga man and his three children. Tue, 14 Sept 2021 00:08:29 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/covid-19-coronavirus-delta-outbreak-hamilton-woman-charged-with-breaching-l4-lockdown/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/covid-19-coronavirus-delta-outbreak-hamilton-woman-charged-with-breaching-l4-lockdown/ A Hamilton woman is to appear in court charged over breaching the country's level 4 lockdown. Fri, 27 Aug 2021 00:00:40 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/serious-incident-hamilton-joggers-injured-by-gaggle-of-geese-at-fun-run/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/serious-incident-hamilton-joggers-injured-by-gaggle-of-geese-at-fun-run/ A gaggle of geese caused havoc at a running event in Hamilton after a "serious incident" saw joggers attacked over the weekend. Thu, 29 Jul 2021 00:00:16 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/hamilton-shooting-neighbour-recalls-windows-of-home-vibrating-from-gunshot-sound/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/hamilton-shooting-neighbour-recalls-windows-of-home-vibrating-from-gunshot-sound/ The shots fired during a fatal shoot-out with police in Hamilton were so loud and punishing, they reverberated through Carol Thompson's home. Fri, 16 Jul 2021 04:33:31 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/hamilton-shooting-investigation-under-way-after-man-shot-dead-during-police-stand-off/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/hamilton-shooting-investigation-under-way-after-man-shot-dead-during-police-stand-off/ Up to 10 shots were heard as a violent stand-off unfolded and a man was shot and killed by police officers last night in a Hamilton suburb. Wed, 14 Jul 2021 21:29:57 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/neighbours-almost-call-police-on-mum-trying-to-get-baby-to-sleep/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/neighbours-almost-call-police-on-mum-trying-to-get-baby-to-sleep/ A Hamilton woman who drove around her neighbourhood to help her baby sleep was eyed suspiciously by concerned neighbours who almost called police on her. Wed, 07 Jul 2021 23:27:52 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/avalon-triple-fatal-crash-driver-admits-manslaughter-driving-charges/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/avalon-triple-fatal-crash-driver-admits-manslaughter-driving-charges/ An Auckland man has admitted manslaughter and driving-related charges after a triple fatal in Hamilton nearly three years ago. Mon, 14 Jun 2021 23:41:56 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/hamilton-toddler-hit-by-car-driver-85-sentenced-for-failing-to-stop-at-lights/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/hamilton/hamilton-toddler-hit-by-car-driver-85-sentenced-for-failing-to-stop-at-lights/ An 85-year-old man who drove through a light-controlled intersection hitting a small boy has had his licence taken off him for six months. Thu, 27 May 2021 23:56:49 Z