Tag: waikato
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Fatal Crash in Te Aroha
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash in Te Aroha this afternoon. The crash on Stanley Road South was reported just before 1:40pm. One person died at the scene. A second person was seriously injured, and two others sustained…
DisastersTransportationLaw Enforcement Fatal CrashTe ArohaStanley Road SouthAccidentNew Zealand PoliceFatalityWaikato
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for North Island Regions
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for several regions in the North Island, including Northland, Auckland, Great Barrier Island, Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato, Waitomo, and Taranaki. Issued at 8:23 am on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, the watch is valid for…
WeatherDisastersGeneral Weather MetServiceSevere Thunderstorm WatchNorth IslandNorthlandAucklandWaikatoTaranakiNZ MetService
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Police Continue Search for Missing Travis Langford
The search for 25-year-old Travis Langford continues nearly five months after his disappearance. He was last seen in January. His burnt-out vehicle was discovered on a Tolley Road farm in Ngaroma, and his dog was found nearby the next day.…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasia Missing PersonNgaromaWaikatoLake WaipapaSearchTravis LangfordNew Zealand Police
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Waikato Farmers Voice Concerns Over New PC1 Interim Decision
Waikato farmers are expressing concerns after the Environment Court released its interim decision on Plan Change 1 (PC1), a plan 12 years in the making. Waikato Federated Farmers president Phil Sherwood said the new rules would significantly impact farmers in…
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Serious Crash in Hamilton East Leaves Pedestrian Critically Injured
A serious crash involving a car and a pedestrian occurred near Clyde and Fox Streets, Hamilton East. Police were called to the scene around 7.12pm. The pedestrian has sustained critical injuries, according to initial reports. The road is currently closed,…
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Serious Crash on Hukanui Road, Chartwell, Hamilton
Emergency services responded to a serious crash in Chartwell, Hamilton, on Hukanui Road. The crash, involving a car and a motorbike, was reported to Police at 8.05pm. The motorcyclist is reported to have sustained critical injuries. Traffic management is in…
DisastersLaw EnforcementTransportation Hukanui RoadChartwellHamiltonWaikatoCar CrashMotorcycle AccidentEmergency ServicesNZ Police
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Fatality Following Tarawera Crash on SH 5
A person has died following a crash on State Highway 5, Tarawera, that occurred on May 28. Critically injured in the crash, the person was airlifted to hospital. They passed away in hospital on May 31. Police have extended their…
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Cobham Drive Bridge Blocked by Three-Vehicle Crash
A three-vehicle crash has blocked the Cobham Drive bridge in Hamilton East. Emergency services were alerted at approximately 1:20 p.m. Police advise motorists to avoid the area due to expected delays. Further details and images are available on the NZ…
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Man Arrested After Hamilton Anti-Social Road User Gathering
A 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged following a large gathering of anti-social road users in Hamilton. The arrest follows an incident on Saturday 24 May, when police were called to Airport Road where approximately 300 cars were congregating,…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportationAustralasia HamiltonWaikatoArrestAnti-social behaviourVehicle ImpoundOperation ShadowCrimeNZ Police
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Upper North Island
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Northland, Auckland, Great Barrier Island, Coromandel Peninsula, and Waikato, effective from 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 26, until 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27. Issued by MetService at 7:36 p.m. on Monday,…
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SH29 Kaimai Crash Cleared
State Highway 29 in Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park is now clear after an earlier crash. Police have thanked motorists for their patience following the incident. Further details and images are available on the NZ Police app or website.
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Serious Four-Vehicle Crash Blocks SH29 in Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park
Emergency services responded to a serious four-vehicle crash on SH29 in Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park. Police were called to the scene at approximately 6:40 a.m. Initial reports indicate one person has sustained serious injuries, while several others have moderate or…
DisastersTransportationLaw Enforcement SH29Kaimai Mamaku Conservation ParkWaikatoTraffic IncidentRoad ClosureEmergency ServicesNew Zealand PoliceNZ Police
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Cold Case Episode Focuses on Missing Mother Leonie Emery
Police are urging the public to watch Monday night’s Cold Case episode on TV One regarding the disappearance of Leonie Emery in 2018. Emery was 25 when she disappeared, leaving behind four children. Reported missing in 2019, she was last…
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