New ZealandStudent volunteers help Waihī Beach cafe and gym hit by flood damageSurf Shack lost $22,500 of food and faces total damage in the tens of thousands.02 Feb 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Horrendous': Storm-hit Waihī Beach businesses face months-long closures'It's clear everything will have to be ripped out and replaced.'25 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandLotto: Strike Four ticket sold in North Island town nabs $700,000 prizeThree other punters also welcome new year with big win.31 Dec 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Dedicated family man': Helen Clark pays tribute to her father after his death at age 10307 Dec 10:53 PM
BusinessFixing the Fast-trackThe Fast-track Approvals law, passed to enable quicker decisions on major capital projects, is under revision after less than a year, so what is the fix and what will it allow?Watch25 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyGlittering promises: What New Zealand’s new planned gold mines will deliverGold prices have surged past $7000 an ounce, driving new mine projects.12 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCommodities'Short-changed': Experts question gold royalties for new major projectsMore than a decade on, the Crown's established gold royalties still haven't kicked in.09 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandDenyer confirmed as Western Bay mayor after final countVoter turnout was 38.06%, slightly up from 37.6% in 2022. 17 Oct 02:25 AM
New ZealandUpdated election results increase lead for DenyerThe results show just one change for the Western Bay of Plenty.12 Oct 08:33 PM
New ZealandWestern Bay mayor starts second term with focus on change and water reformsA regional deal could unlock funding for key housing and road projects.12 Oct 01:58 AM
New ZealandHundreds gather in Waihī to farewell Ngāti Tūwharetoa chief Sir Tumu Te HeuheuSir Tumu Te Heuheu died aged 84, leaving a legacy of calm leadership.28 Sep 01:15 AM
New ZealandNut today: Customs bust $9m drug haul hidden in macadamia nut parcelsA parcel with over 2kg of meth was traced to a 31-year-old Waihī man.16 Sep 11:22 PM
New ZealandMan hides out in bush for 5 months after slicing victim with machete over $20Christopher Millen went bush, stealing a rifle, tools and a sheep from a nearby house.17 Jul 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Quite a mess': Man who rammed cop car in stolen vehicle given jail and a $10k billKale Wright drove through a checkpoint, then sped off on the wrong side of the road.01 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandMeth, ammunition, homemade taser seized in dawn police raidArmed Offenders Squad and drug detector dogs executed two search warrants on Wednesday.19 Jun 04:30 AM
New ZealandWaihī house fire: Probe into cause of man's deathWhat started a fatal house blaze in Waihī is still being investigated.16 Jun 06:09 AM
New ZealandOne dead in Waihi house fireA person died in a Waihi house fire this morning.12 Jun 09:00 PM
New Zealand‘Bittersweet’: Why family left mouldy property where their baby diedFamily wanted to leave as mould issues continued but were torn by the home's nostalgia. 17 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies in Waihī crash, road reopensEmergency services were called to a crash at Rosemont Rd and Consols St.13 Apr 07:13 PM
New ZealandEmergency services at single-vehicle crash in Waihī, WaikatoPolice were called to the scene around 8.20pm.13 Apr 09:12 AM
New ZealandFatal dog attack: Community begins 'healing process' after child's deathA blessing has been given at Katikati Medical Centre, where staff tried to save Timoti, 4.09 Apr 11:41 PM
New ZealandAutism not a barrier for Waihī’s Todd to pursue his dreamsAutism New Zealand estimates around 1 to 2% (93,000) of New Zealanders have autism.02 Apr 05:37 AM
New ZealandProperties rezoned for future mining OceanaGold had sought to rezone 47 properties in residential areas.02 Apr 01:11 AM
New ZealandCritical injuries: SH2 reopens after crash in Karangahake GorgeMotorists have been warned to expect delays until congestion has cleared.31 Mar 03:39 AM
Markets with MadisonWhy a Canadian gold mining company wants to invest $1b in WaihīIs its investment dependent on fast-track approval? 30 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandLocation of $5.3m Powerball winner revealedThere was a big win for the south in last night's draw.22 Mar 10:43 PM
