New ZealandPatient doesn't meet threshold for surgeryKay Billman suffers from debilitating back pain but doctors say she doesn't qualify for surgery.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan killed in Hauraki Plains car crashPolice said the single-vehicle crash happened on the corner of Elliot Rd and State Highway 26 south-east of Thames about 2am.07 Dec 04:41 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Bold plan to save Hauraki GulfProposed new marine protected areas, rules for polluters and changes to commercial fishing methods have been revealed in a long-awaited master plan for the Hauraki Gulf.06 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandPedestrian hit by truck critically hurtA woman in her 40s is fighting for her life after she was hit by a truck at Turua near Thames.30 Nov 06:17 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand springs into summerThe signs of summer are among us with pohutakawa trees flowering already and forecasters say the official first day of the season on Thursday will be calm and dry.28 Nov 09:13 PM
LifestyleWatch NZH Local Focus: Super Moon King Tides batter Firth of ThamesOfficials are urging residents around the Firth of Thames to take photos of King Tides to help them chart the impact of possible sea level rises. Made with funding from NZ On Air.15 Nov 07:35 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Te Aroha celebrates powerTe Aroha Museum is celebrating 110 years of electricity in the region with an exhibition that will trigger powerful memories for older people. Among the items on display, vintage vacuum cleaners and heaters. Made with funding from NZ On Air.09 Nov 10:18 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Te Aroha celebrates powerTe Aroha Museum is celebrating 110 years of electricity in the region with an exhibition that will trigger powerful memories for older people. Among the items on display, vintage vacuum cleaners and heaters. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch09 Nov 10:16 PM
New ZealandCancer researcher gets cancerA student of alternative cancer therapies is turning his research lens on himself after being diagnosed with lung cancer.04 Nov 01:40 AM
New ZealandPolice searching for missing Thames manPolice are searching for a Thames man who has been missing for three days. Marcus Hickey, 44, was last seen on October 28, and police 31 Oct 08:10 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Thames abortion stoushBoth sides of an ugly stand-off over abortions in Thames are vowing to continue their weekly protests, despite growing concern from women who want terminations. Made with funding from NZ On Air.21 Oct 04:08 AM
New ZealandThames police shooting justifiedPolice shooting in Thames was an unavoidable tragedy, finds Conduct Authority report.19 Oct 08:58 PM
New ZealandPlayground boat coming down in ThamesThe Wakatere playground in Thames will soon be gone.13 Oct 10:44 PM
New ZealandNew loves snap up fairytale buy of Waikato churchA Waikato couple are living out their very own fairytale - by buying a church. Bayleys real estate agent Lee Carter told the Herald 29 Sep 02:49 AM
New ZealandSudden death: Tears for 'Kopu Cafe lady'Sokoeun Ear was well known to Thames locals and holidaymaker passing through. She had finished doing the dishes after having dinner when she collapsed and died.20 Sep 08:05 PM
New ZealandCampervan smash leaves one deadA person has died in a serious crash between a campervan and car south of Thames this morning.11 Sep 09:24 PM
New Zealand100-year-old church seeks DIY-loving ownerA Waikato couple say they are willing to sell their beloved 103-year-old church to the right buyer for a discounted rate.29 Aug 05:51 AM
New ZealandStuck digger gives duck shooter awayMan illegally digging pond near wetland gets caught out when his digger gets stuck.29 Aug 03:50 AM
New ZealandTwo teenagers injured playing rugbyA teenager is in a serious condition after suffering a spinal injury when he was head tackled during a rugby game in Thames.08 Aug 02:26 AM
New ZealandMan found dead off Thames coastA man's body has been found in the water off the coast north of Thames.19 Jan 04:57 AM
New ZealandLucky escape after car rolls onto rocksTwo people escaped with just minor injuries when the car they were in rolled onto rocks along the Firth of Thames this afternoon.16 Jan 03:20 AM
New ZealandThames canyon victim namedThe Auckland man whose body was recovered from a canyon near Thames over the weekend has been named.05 Jan 12:30 AM
New ZealandPolice locate missing man near ThamesSteven Glasgow left home late this morning. He suffers from a brain injury and is not able to communicate other than being able to say his name.11 Aug 08:38 AM
New ZealandSchoolgirl knees attacker in the genitalsPolice are looking for a man who indecently assaulted a 16-year-old girl in Thames on Tuesday.30 Jul 12:03 AM
New ZealandMissing police dog Thames foundMissing police search dog Thames has been found safe and well after going missing for a week.10 May 07:32 AM
New ZealandConstable misses police dog ThamesPolice dog Thames has been missing for days. His human partner has said the public response had been overwhelming and “heart-warming” in the wake of Thames’ disappearance.08 May 07:43 AM
New ZealandHunt for missing police dog scaled backThe search for police dog Thames, who has been missing in the Wairarapa since Sunday, is being scaled back.07 May 09:00 AM
New ZealandHunt continues for missing police dogA missing police dog spent its fourth night in the bush as rainy weather thwarted search efforts.07 May 04:31 AM
New ZealandThird night in open for missing dogMissing police dog Thames spent a second night in the open last night after he became separated from his handler during a training exercise in the rugged Mt Holdsworth area on Sunday.05 May 09:50 PM
New ZealandSearch resumes for missing police dogPolice said a dozen people, including dog handlers and trained search volunteers, were checking “gnarly bush terrain” today for the missing dog called Thames.04 May 11:01 PM
New ZealandSearch continues for missing police dogThe hunt is still on for a missing police search dog in Wairarapa bush.04 May 12:19 AM
New ZealandThames man shot by police namedA Thames man shot by police after an armed stand-off in the town has been named. Police confirmed he was Vaughan William John Te Moananui, 33, of Thames.03 May 03:42 AM
New ZealandRaw: Police shoot gunman in ThamesPolice shot dead a man who confronted them with a gun during an incident on the Coromandel yesterday. The Armed Offenders Squad and the Police Negotiation Team were called after police were alerted to a "significant threat of violence" about midday in Thames.Watch03 May 02:02 AM
