New ZealandHelen Clark thanks father on his 103rd birthdayHelen Clark with her father George Clark at home in Waihī Beach ahead of his 103rd birthday. Video / Rosalie Liddle CrawfordWatch27 Feb 05:05 PM
New ZealandCash flow! Powerball player wins $10.5mThe ticket was sold at Paper Plus Waihī & Toyworld.27 Feb 12:16 AM
New ZealandAre you a winner? Lucky punter bags $10.5 million in Powerball jackpotThe winning numbers have been drawn.26 Feb 08:20 AM
New ZealandArrests made after burglary accused walk past police stationIn total, four people are before the courts after three separate burglaries in Waihī.25 Feb 12:58 AM
New ZealandLogging truck trailer rolls off road near WhangamatāThe road was partially blocked.21 Feb 02:57 AM
OpinionOpinion: 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.12 Feb 12:10 AM
New Zealand'Extremely' valuable service medals stolen from familyPolice are seeking information to reunite the medals with their owners.05 Feb 04:13 AM
Politics‘Freddy the frog’ feature of minister’s mining strategyShane Jones wants to start a conversation about mining on conservation land.30 Jan 09:15 PM
New Zealand$3 billion by 2035 - Shane Jones lays out mining planA protest was organised for outside the mine this morning.30 Jan 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Round and round': One letter sent six times but never receivedRobyn Bronlund-Stads sends mail to the same address monthly. She knows it's correct.30 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'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.'27 Jan 06:00 PM
PoliticsGovt hints at ‘major’ mining announcement next weekChristopher Luxon acknowledged sensitivity but emphasised the need for growth.23 Jan 07:12 PM
New ZealandCostly deception: Man’s crime spree with former bosses’ fuel cards, accountsJudge: He took advantage of the kindness of a former employer and then stole from them.20 Jan 05:00 PM
TravelBest Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 surf beaches – how to vote for the winnerThe results are in for NZ's top 10 surf beaches – vote for your favourite now.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFive hospitalised as crash closes SH2 near WaihīSt John sent five ambulances and two helicopters.17 Jan 06:38 AM
New ZealandWaihī Refuse Station targeted in ‘senseless vandalism attack’Hauraki District Council reports act of 'senseless vandalism'.17 Jan 01:53 AM
New ZealandSwimmers urged to stay alert after recent shark sightingsThe warning comes after multiple shark sightings on the North Island's east coast. 10 Jan 09:46 PM
New ZealandFormer PM shocked by trampled dotterel breeding groundThe Waihī Beach community is in shock after a series of disturbing vandalism incidents.10 Jan 07:30 PM
New ZealandShark sightings force Coromandel beaches to close temporarilyWhiritoa closed intermittently on Friday and Waihī shut for a stretch on Christmas Day.27 Dec 05:36 AM
New ZealandGlimmer of hope for NZME's Waikato community newspapersThe Taupō & Tūrangi Herald will continue in the new year – what about the rest?20 Dec 05:30 PM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in January 2024?As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.19 Dec 06:30 PM
OpinionAl WilliamsSaying goodbye to the Hauraki-Coromandel PostAl Williams is forced to bid the paper farewell after only 9 months on the job.19 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandHC Post closure marks end of 45-year-journeyThere is more history to the Hauraki-Coromandel Post than meets the eye.18 Dec 03:30 PM
New ZealandThe Grinch visits Waihī as festive flags failThe town’s festive flags have been taken down.12 Dec 07:07 PM
New Zealand'Too old': Local board chairman claims 'ageism' forced him to quit the roleThe Waihī Beach Community Board chairman stepped down at a tense meeting.05 Dec 12:25 AM
New ZealandCouple breathe new life into former Freemasons lodgeNew owners to open a pop-up art gallery at former Freemasons lodge.02 Dec 02:20 AM
CrimeJailed again: 501's wild police chase in stolen $249k Porsche followed murder-for-hire plotSifa Tevita relieved himself in front of police as the 1.5-hour, 100km chase ended.30 Nov 08:31 PM
Markets with MadisonWhy Waihi’s mine wants to keep diggingCanadian company thinks it could mine for another decade, if it's allowed to expand. 28 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandYoung lifeguards grind it out in GizzyThe Gizzy Grinder put 55 young surf lifesaving athletes to the test.27 Nov 11:21 PM
New ZealandHis dog returned; he didn't: Missing man's family seek answers one year onFamily say there are two people who may have information but are yet to be located.19 Nov 05:09 PM
New Zealand'Goliath' threatens native species at Waihī BeachA large ferret measuring over half a metre in length has been seen in Orokawa Bay.17 Nov 09:12 PM
New ZealandMore than half of Hauraki ratepayers happy with council performanceThe results of the council's annual satisfaction survey are out.04 Nov 10:03 PM
New ZealandSlice of Whangamatā history set to hit the road... againA house built in Hamilton in 1929 and moved to Whangamatā in 1930 is set to move again.29 Oct 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Another ridiculous gold rush': Group vows to continue fight against new mineA controversial Waikato mining site has the Government’s green light of approval.23 Oct 05:00 AM