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Watch NZH Local Focus: Whitianga population explodes over summer

What happens when a town triples in size overnight? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

One dead, five injured in crashes near Thames

Police attended two crashes near Thames and motorists had significant delays.

Patient doesn't meet threshold for surgery

Kay Billman suffers from debilitating back pain but doctors say she doesn't qualify for surgery.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Thames abortion stoush

100-year-old church seeks DIY-loving owner

A Waikato couple say they are willing to sell their beloved 103-year-old church to the right buyer for a discounted rate.