Maryana Garcia

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Multimedia Journalist at New Zealand Media and Entertainment

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Hamilton tornado wreaks havoc, uproots trees and damages homes

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Rachel Maher |Maryana Garcia

A tornado in Hamilton caused significant damage, with roofs ripped off and trampolines airborne. MetService reported 13,000 lightning strikes and snow in Otago, issuing warnings for several roads. A cooler long weekend is expected, with showers and breezy southwesterlies in coastal and southern areas.
ACC stats reveal regions with most firewood injury claims

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Maryana Garcia

Firewood-related injuries led to $2.4 million in compensation claims in Waikato, Accident Compensation Corporation figures have revealed. Nationally, 8374 claims cost the country $19.9m in 2024. Meanwhile, Fire and Emergency New Zealand reports a 50% increase in house fires caused by heat sources in May, June and July. The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) figures were released as part of the agency’s “Have a hmmm” campaign to remind Kiwis to stop and think around the woodpile this winter.
Three injured fishermen rescued from rocks after boat capsizes near Raglan

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Maryana Garcia

Three fishermen have been rescued from rocks after their boat capsized off the Raglan coast. A Coastguard Raglan spokesperson said the men’s boat was hit by a large set of waves. “They managed to climb onto the upturned hull but couldn’t get mobile reception to call for help and couldn’t locate their Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon.
Firefighters working to extinguish hotspots at 'well-involved' house fire

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Maryana Garcia

SubscribeSign InAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME. Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are responding to a well-involved house fire in Torbay, Auckland. A spokesperson said the fire was reported just after 3pm. “We are still on-site at the moment,” he said. “We are still working to extinguish some hotspots.”The spokesperson said that at its peak the fire reached second alarm level. AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME. Five trucks and one command unit attended.
One seriously injured, one in custody after Hamilton assault

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Maryana Garcia

One person has been seriously injured and another is in custody after an assault in Hamilton. Police said an assault was reported to them at about 1am. The incident took place on Tongariro St in Chartwell, Hamilton. “It looks like the victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries and one person was taken into custody,” police said. AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME. AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Papakura house fire leaves two injured

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Maryana Garcia

Two people were injured, one seriously, in a Papakura house fire today. A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said the blaze was reported at about 1.03pm. “We received multiple calls to a house fire in Papakura. “On arrival we found two attached units well involved in fire.”The fire was about 150sqm in size. AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME. AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Police say crash involving pedestrian and vehicle could have been intentional

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Maryana Garcia

A pedestrian suffered critical injuries after being struck by a vehicle in a crash police say could have been intentional. Detective Sergeant Shelley Ross said emergency services were at the scene of a serious crash that happened after 9.30am on Victoria Avenue in Dannevirke. “Police were called after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle,” Ross said. “At this stage it appears one person has suffered critical injuries.”Ross said the serious crash unit attended. AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Cambridge site for $6.4m ResourceCo construction and demolition recycling plant

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Maryana Garcia

A $6.4 million construction and demolition materials recycling plant is coming to Cambridge. The project, co-funded by the Government’s Waste Minimisation Fund ($2.57m) and Waikato-based company ResourceCo Ltd ($3.85m) will process up to 187,200 tonnes of waste annually and create up to 19 local jobs by 2026. According to ResourceCo, the project will be New Zealand’s first dedicated construction and demolition plant.
Wine, cheese, crepes and movies: French Film Festival comes to Waikato

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Maryana Garcia

French Film Festival Aotearoa 2025 will kick off in Hamilton with a gala opening night featuring the musical biopic Monsieur Aznavour. Waikato’s movie, cheese and wine lovers have something to look forward to next week as French Film Festival Aotearoa 2025 brings a taste of Cannes to Hamilton, Cambridge and Whitianga cinemas. The festival opens in Hamilton with a night gala where Lido cinema will dedicate three theatres to screenings of the film Monsieur Aznavour.
Meet the teen fire brigade and road safety hero

3 weeks ago | sunlive.co.nz | Maryana Garcia

On The Up is a national campaign showcasing amazing stories of inspiration, success, courage and possibilities. Here, Maryana Garcia talks to a Coromandel teenager who just received a Road Safety Hero Award. Whitianga teenager Mila Smith de Zeeuw was on her way to a leadership course when she saw an elderly cyclist get struck by a car. “I saw this guy on the road. He was bleeding quite a lot and was clearly quite injured.