Latest from Waihi

Why a Canadian gold mining company wants to invest $1b in Waihī
Is its investment dependent on fast-track approval?

Location of $5.3m Powerball winner revealed
There was a big win for the south in last night's draw.

Lotto Powerball: One very lucky punter $5.3 million richer
Big wins continue for Lotto players in 2025.

Man strangled partner after All Blacks' game because he was hungry and wanted Uber Eats
The judge said Harrison Bryant was a demanding, belligerent and verbally abusive.

Lotto Powerball: Two lucky punters win $5.5 million each
Two Kiwis to wake up much richer on Sunday morning.

Company lodges fast-track Waihī mine application
OceanaGold has submitted a project application through the fast-track approvals process.

‘Hang on a minute’: Couple wins $10.5m on a whim
'It just doesn’t feel real', the winner says.

Lotto Powerball: Two people share $1 million first division prize
Tonight's draw comes days just after $10.5 million win.

Helen Clark thanks father on his 103rd birthday
Helen Clark with her father George Clark at home in Waihī Beach ahead of his 103rd birthday. Video / Rosalie Liddle Crawford

Arrests made after burglary accused walk past police station
In total, four people are before the courts after three separate burglaries in Waihī.

Opinion: Why can’t we stop watching Find My Country House NZ?
OPINION: Nothing much happens in this property series, but it’s rating through the roof.

'Extremely' valuable service medals stolen from family
Police are seeking information to reunite the medals with their owners.

‘Freddy the frog’ feature of minister’s mining strategy
Shane Jones wants to start a conversation about mining on conservation land.

$3 billion by 2035 - Shane Jones lays out mining plan
A protest was organised for outside the mine this morning.

'Round and round': One letter sent six times but never received
Robyn Bronlund-Stads sends mail to the same address monthly. She knows it's correct.

'More than mining': student showcases Waihi's history aside from gold
'A lot of students my age take this place for granted and can’t wait to move away.'

Govt hints at ‘major’ mining announcement next week
Christopher Luxon acknowledged sensitivity but emphasised the need for growth.

Costly deception: Man’s crime spree with former bosses’ fuel cards, accounts
Judge: He took advantage of the kindness of a former employer and then stole from them.

Best Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 surf beaches – how to vote for the winner
The results are in for NZ's top 10 surf beaches – vote for your favourite now.

Five hospitalised as crash closes SH2 near Waihī
St John sent five ambulances and two helicopters.