No one absconded from Hamilton MIQ facility after broken window sparked search, authorities say

Three arrested after man shot in Waikato town

A gun and ammunition were seized after a man appeared at Waikato Hospital with a gunshot wound.

'Potential tragedy': Seven people rescued from Waikato River

Using a jetboat and a jetski, police, Coastguard and the harbourmaster were able to rescue the seven people from the water, who were hanging onto a tree.

Victim takes themselves to hospital after grievous assault in Te Puke

Police were called to Ben Keys St after a person received injuries following an assault at around 9.40pm on Friday.

Waipā, Ōtorohanga districts extend states of emergency

Waipā Mayor Mike Pettit said the extension was about keeping residents safe and that the district was "still in response mode".