Melanie Camoin the editor of the Waihi Leader
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Waihi gold mine set to expand beneath resident's houses
Waihi's mining company announcement is still "sinking in" for Waihi residents.
OceanaGold eyes new Waihi underground mine
The mining company has identified more gold under the Martha open pit
Karmady: Baby born with a broken heart
Waihi baby has two heart defects and will need open heart surgery.
Missing man's friends refuse to give up hope
The Rotorua fisherman lost at sea knew the area at Waihi Beach well, says his mate.
Dumped chicks shock Waihi residents
Several live chickens were found dumped in a waste transfer bin in Waihi.
Fuel cans, seats, boat wash ashore in search for missing man
Debris has washed ashore from a boat that flipped overnight, but man still missing.
Town blames meth for crime spree
Waihi is urged to "end the code of silence" on meth after a spate of crime.
One dead in crash on SH2 at Waihi
State Highway 2 at Waihi has been closed after a serious car crash.
Fatal crash reminder of SH2 dangers
The death of a man killed in a tanker crash on SH2 has highlighted the dangers of the road