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Fatal Overnight Crash Claims One Life in Waikato

13 Jun 2026 10:06 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

One person died in a fatal overnight crash involving a car and a truck and trailer at the intersection of State Highway 29 and State Highway 24 in Te Poi, Waikato. Police investigations are ongoing.

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Waikato Police Seize Drugs, Gun, and Cash in Matamata-Piako Operation

9 Jul 2025 5:15 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

A police operation in Matamata-Piako seized over half a kilogram of cocaine, a gun, and $20,000, leading to the arrest of a 39-year-old man. The investigation targeted drug supply in the Waikato area.

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