Public warned not to approach prisoner who escaped from hospital
He is not an immediate risk to public safety but still should not be approached.
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Prisoner who escaped from custody at Waikato Hospital wearing handcuffs and GPS monitor
The prisoner was there for 'medical oversight'.
Te reo Māori changes: Z Energy renames stations with ‘correct’ kupu
‘This is about a bigger sort of commitment that we have to te reo Māori.’
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in April 2024?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.
Hamilton police launch investigation after man critically injured in early morning assault
The man is now in a critical but stable condition in hospital.
'Grateful': Russian adoptee finds brothers living less than two hours away
Valentina Burgess didn't know much about her life before she was adopted at age 4.
'Utterly stupid and selfish': Crash victim's family front killer meth-driver
The woman had kids in the car when she ploughed into the back of Raymond Mathews.
Clear run: Waikato Expressway Ngāruawāhia section back to four lanes
Remedial works and safety improvements were finished today.
‘Huge task ahead’ for Ngāti Hāua trustees
One new and three returning trustees have been elected for the Treaty settlement entity.
'Oh heck': Farmer says quad bike accident was a wake-up call
Michael Woodward is urging his peers to take care out on the farm this busy summer season.
Police find body in Waikato River
The body is believed to be a person who jumped from Pukete Bridge on Saturday.
Driver in police-shooting chase admits he's 'too old' to be appearing in court
Jason Barton didn't stop driving despite the tyres being spiked and police following him.
Audi goes up bank, through fence and into car before ending up on its side
The driver of an Audi A3 escaped a spectacular crash in Hamilton largely unscathed.
The next Hadlee? Southee comes closer than he dared to dream
In March 2008, Sir Richard Hadlee selected a teenage seamer to make his New Zealand debut.
Southee's departure delivers reminder of what made him so great
Black Caps bowler departs the game as one of his country's greatest
Black Caps skipper has no regrets over omitting India standouts
The turnaround win owed to decisive contributions from two players previously omitted.
Black Caps smash England, equal record for largest win as Southee bows out
The hosts wrapped up victory with more than a day to spare at Seddon Park.
'This ain’t a joke': Judge warns smirking robber
The 20-year-old was not long out of jail when he robbed a bottle store.
Williamson century ensures Southee will walk away a winner
The Black Caps all but ensured Kane Williamson's 156 would come in a consolation win.
Police National Dive Squad to search Waikato River for missing man
The man was reported to have jumped from Pukete Bridge on Saturday night.
'Vibrant, lovable, crazy': Mother of Coromandel shooting victim pays tribute
The victim was father to five boys, and his mum says the family is heartbroken.
SH1 detour route near Tokoroa blocked after truck crashed and rolled
A police spokesperson said the truck would take some time to remove.
'Tragic weekend': Four water deaths in 24 hours across NZ
The rise in deaths is a worry, Water Safety chief executive says.
Black Caps finally find secret to success against England
There will be a temptation to wonder what might have been when England head home.
Black Caps v England: NZ hold big lead at stumps on day two
All the action from the third test at Seddon Park, Hamilton
Coromandel shooting: Name suppression for man charged with murder, attempted murder
Man appears in court after fatal shooting in remote rural location.
Tallest Christmas tree in NZ needs new bones at cost of $120k
The tree is 27 metres tall to the tip of the star.
Te Awamutu boys' volleyball team wins Waikato junior title in thriller
Coach Mahonri Sunnex: 'We made it work and won the division championship.'
Hamilton in for big visitor boost following announcement of high-calibre event calendar
Waikato is the place to be in the next while.
Chiefs prop to join Reds after 2025, could eye Wallabies' green and gold
Ross, 29, aims for a big Chiefs season in 2025 before moving to Queensland.
Supermarkets face criminal charges over alleged inaccurate pricing, specials
The charges should be a wake-up call about pricing accuracy, the watchdog says.
‘Sexual predator’ teen jailed for raping girl, violating three others
Hamilton teen's initial prison term was reduced by 60 months due to a range of factors.
One person in custody after firearm sighting near school
Frankton School was in lockdown due to the police presence.
'We don't feel safe': Police pursue 'stolen' car through Hamilton, residents on edge after crimes
A resident says police gave chase, and arrested four youths.