Waikato
Wetland will take decades to recover from blaze
Animals have died in the fire and there has been an enormous loss of habitat, DOC says.
Detective reveals motive for Tom Phillips' disappearance
Phillips sparked an extensive search and rescue operation when he vanished for the first time with his three young children in September 2021.
Whangamarino Wetland handed back to DOC after fire
Fire and Emergency incident controller Mark Tinworth said the fire has now been fully contained and under control for three days.
Amid protests, sewerage scheme controversy, council removes worksite fence at Lake Rotokākahi
The move comes as Rotorua Lakes Council waits for a court decision to stop "interference" from mana whenua protesting the $29 million Tarawera Sewerage Scheme.
Gold, pearls and Louis Vuitton: Stolen jewellery, handbags recovered in raids
Police have recovered large amounts of stolen jewellery and designer handbags after raids in houses in Waikato.
Man allegedly caught with bomb in his lounge
"Death would have been immediate" for anyone in close proximity if the bomb had gone off, Defence Force says.
Man who ripped off Covid-19 support scheme sentenced
A Waikato man who falsely claimed nearly $200,000 in Covid-19 support money has been sentenced to home detention.
Large scrub fire at Waikato wetlands 'under control'
The blaze near Meremere has been burning since Monday, reaching 19 kilometres.
Police catch BBQ burglars at Hamilton dollar store
The couple were pepper sprayed by police when they resisted arrest and have appeared in Hamilton District Court on a range of charges.
Large scrub fire at Waikato wetlands not the first
The 7100 hectare wetland made up of peat bog, vegetation and fen, was the scene of two fires in the 1980s.
Fire and Emergency on fire at wetland
A large scrub fire burning for three days in Waikato has now spread through more than 1000 hectares of land including through an ecologically significant wetland. More than 50 firefighters are… Audio
Scrub fire burns through 1000 hectares of land
A large scrub fire in Waikato has burned more than 1000 hectares of land including through an ecologically significant wetland. Tinaka Mearns is the DOC's regional director for Hauraki, Waikato… Audio
Details of Ross Bremner's deadly attacks revealed for first time
Bremner's frenzied attacks on his parents and a couple he didn't know killed three of them. Some details can now be reported for the first time.
Fire raging through 'very rare' wetland habitat - DOC
A fire is burning in the central bog of the internationally recognised Whangamarino Wetland in Waikato - home to threatened bird species and one of New Zealand's largest carbon sinks.
'Entitled' Cathedral Cove visitors slowing track repairs - mayor
The track to the popular attraction has been closed since February 2023, and DOC workers keep having to down tools to deal with "absolutely idiotic" tourists, says Deli Connell. Audio
Three injured as police deal with two group confrontations
Three people have been left with injuries from disorder and assaults, with police officers scrambling to a firearms incident in Auckland and a fight in Hamilton.
Shane Jones calls letter from Hamilton Airport unprofessional, odd
The airport has accused the Regional Development Minister of spreading misinformation that casts it in a negative light.
Seven rescued after boat overturns in Waikato
Seven men have been rescued after their boat overturned while crossing the Kawhia Bar in Waikato today.
Homicide investigation launched after man's death in Te Awamutu
The man was found unconscious at a Te Awamutu address, but later died.
