New ZealandDamage assessed after dozens evacuated in Waihī Beach floodingCivil Defence teams assessing damage caused by flash flooding.29 May 08:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBreaking down concrete barriers: Visually impaired apprentice with autism excelsTodd Maitland shows why people from all backgrounds should consider a career in trades.23 Apr 10:30 PM
New ZealandCoromandel highway slip: ‘If that one goes, we’re basically an island’Waka Kotahi is closely monitoring an underslip on State Highway 25.21 Mar 07:36 PM
New Zealand‘Explosion of debris’: Tornado hits Waihī Beach, causing damage and power cutsResidents urged to avoid area after homes damaged and power lines fall, closing roads.24 Feb 09:07 PM
New Zealand'Urgent' clean-up after 'millions' of microplastics wash up on Bay beach"I’ve never seen anything like this hit the beach before. It’s an eye-opener."16 Jan 03:22 AM
New ZealandDaisy the great white drops in at Waihi BeachDaisy was tracked between Matakana Island and Mauao last week.11 Jan 08:31 PM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured after car rollsThe person is being medically assessed.17 Dec 06:53 AM
New ZealandShark attack victim's final moments revealedCoroner recommends drones be deployed by lifeguards at beaches.15 Nov 08:54 PM
New Zealand'That's not me': Mitre 10 thieves return stolen bits for refundA man and woman stole drill bits and saw blades by hiding them in their clothes.27 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Sleepless nights': Photographer left trail of newlyweds without snaps for monthsThe months ticked by and the pictures didn't eventuate.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Little regard to health and safety': Inflatable slide operator fined after collapse injures childrenThe company has had 11 prior interactions with WorkSafe NZ.29 Aug 05:04 AM
PremiumPremiumEducation'Commonsense has prevailed': Govt drops international primary students banInternational students will be welcome back to the country from July 31.15 May 08:00 PM
New Zealand'I was helping you, not my dying sister,' motorcyclist told after guilty pleaMotorcyclist changes plea on fourth day of trial, admits he caused death of fellow rider.12 May 01:21 AM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesDetails revealed of mining company's tunnels under conservation landOceanaGold is relying on mining under conservation land between Waihi and Whangamata.04 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHigh school avoids prosecution after student drownsInstead, an "enforceable undertaking" will cost Melville High School about $266,000.29 Apr 01:55 AM
New Zealand'They took my son', mother's heartache after accused appear in court over alleged historic kidnappingThe accused all entered not guilty pleas before Judge Robert Spear.12 Apr 12:20 AM
New ZealandDrink driver who ran over and killed friend sentenced to home detentionVictim was dragged along a Waihī street after being accidentally run over by his friend.25 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandMan dead, woman injured in 'incident' at Anzac BayPolice have referred the death to the Coroner.29 Jan 06:36 PM
New Zealand'Thoroughly cook mussels': Warning after spike in illness relating to food prepThree cases have been reported in the Lakes District Health Board region this summer.29 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocations of interest: Waihi Beach Hotel Pub and RSA listedAnyone at the Waihi Beach Hotel Pub and RSA on January 5 should self-isolate immediately.09 Jan 04:46 AM
New ZealandHorror holiday period the deadliest for drownings in 25 yearsIt's been the deadliest holiday period in New Zealand waters in nearly 25 years.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'No-tolerance approach': Whangamatā police warn NYE partygoers after bottles thrownPeople are being urged to celebrate safely.31 Dec 01:42 AM
New Zealand'A real shame': Great white sharks wash up on beach near WaihīMPI staff spotted the sharks while patrolling for netting activity.27 Dec 04:24 AM
New ZealandHoliday traffic, crashes cause major delaysWaka Kotahi is advising people to drive with care.22 Dec 01:46 AM
EnvironmentRemaining dotterel chicks perish at Waihi BeachThere are just five pairs of dotterels from Waihi Beach to Bowentown21 Nov 09:40 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Is that grandpop?': Mystery of Kiwi WWII prisoner of war photo solvedIt's not the first time poignant pics have touched family of soldier once presumed dead.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Heartless': Woman's applications for travel exemptions to attend mum's funeral declined three timesThe Ministry ruled that King's need for travel was not essential right now.14 Sep 12:30 AM
New ZealandA Kiwi POW was photographed on a German commander's tank. Who is he?Image of forlorn Kiwi WWII soldier captures attention of amateur historian.13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Dream come true': Schmidt reflects on bronze at TokyoSchmidt won New Zealand's first Olympic medal in trampoline gymnastics.04 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandWaihi drowning: School board charged after death of studentJaden Chhayrann, 17, got caught in a rip while going for a swim on a geography trip.04 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandGPs copping abuse from frustrated patients waiting for vaccineStaff were getting daily phone calls from frustrated patients wanting to be vaccinated.26 Jul 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Dangerous' wire ropes and 'nobody can get off the road' on section of SH2Residents wanted wire ropes removed and a place for drivers to safely pull over.02 Jul 11:30 PM
New Zealand'Tell them to bring their guns': Details of fatal police shooting revealedA coroner's inquest is under way after a man was shot and killed by police in 2016.28 Jun 04:34 AM
New ZealandWoman, 63, dies in Waihī house fireFire crews arrived to be confronted by a well-involved blaze.03 May 12:48 AM
