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One person dies following crash on State Highway 1 in Taupō

Emergency services responded to a crash in Waitahanui in Taupō. The crash was reported just before 1.45pm on State Highway 1 near Hurae Road. Initial reports indicated serious injuries, with…

Two positive Covid-19 community cases identified in Ōtorohanga

Waikato District Health Board this evening has confirmed two positive Covid-19 cases in Ōtorohanga, Waikato. The DHB provided the new case details to the Ministry of Health for release. It…

Person dies following State Highway 27 crash in Matamata

Police have confirmed this evening one person has died following a serious crash that occurred this morning in Matamata. The crash happened between a vehicle and pedestrian shortly after 10am…

Waikato region reaches record of 10,000 vaccinations administered in one day

The Waikato region has reached a record of 10,000 vaccinations administered in one day. Thursday was the biggest day for jabs given to people — the highest daily rate ever. …

Two dead in fatal Waikeria crash near Otorohanga

On Thursday morning, police say two people have died in a crash involving two vehicles at Waikeria, northeast of Ōtorohanga. Emergency services were called to the incident at around 4.45am…

Cambridge man charged after allegedly faking positive Covid-19 test result

A 27-year-old Cambridge man has been charged after allegedly altering a Covid-19 test result text message to say he had returned a positive result. Yesterday, the man allegedly edited a…

Ministry of Health reports three people test positive for Covid-19 in Waikato, linked to remand prisoner

The Ministry of Health, in a release to thisquality on the evening of Sunday, says three people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Waikato. The new cases are household members…

Motorbike rider found deceased at site of crash in Coromandel

Police report a motorbike rider was found deceased at a fatal crash site in Coromandel Friday night. Emergency services responded to reports that a motorbike left Tapu Coroglen Road in…

Motorcyclist airlifted to Hospital in serious condition after crash with car in Waikato

JUST IN: Emergency services responded to a crash between a car and motorcycle on Ohautira road north of Waingaro in Waikato. The crash was reported shortly after 12.15pm on Thursday.…

Cambridge Police locate body of Julie Guest following search

Cambridge Police initiated a search for 79-year-old Julie Guest. They had been searching the Leamington area for her. She went missing from her Leamington address on Thursday afternoon, and initially,…