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Woman kidnapped, beat young dad in brutal 23-minute attack
After five years, Joshua Terrey's family has some closure - but not the kind they want.
Flood survivor, 73, says units found ‘unsafe for elderly’ should be demolished
Future of flood-damaged pensioner units is to be decided this week.
GPs copping abuse from frustrated patients waiting for vaccine
Staff were getting daily phone calls from frustrated patients wanting to be vaccinated.
King tide damage: Car park closed after coastline slammed
The Waihi Beach Surf Lifesaving Club car park is closed today.
Five Lotto second division players from across the region
One winner was also lucky enough to win Powerball second division.
Shark expert's Bowentown warning: 'I personally wouldn't go swimming'
The fisherman estimated the shark was three to four metres long.
Waihī Beach drowning: Charges laid over Hamilton student's death
Those charged will appear in the Hamilton District Court in May.
'No coincidence': Suspected shark attack where great white caught last summer
Bay marine experts say bronze whaler or hammerhead unlikely in Bowentown attack.
Highway reopens after person thrown from vehicle in Waihī crash
The crash happened about 9.20am.
Mountain bike rider airlifted in critical condition
Emergency services have attended an incident at Bowentown.
Goldfields Railway celebrates heritage station
The railway society's members are marking its 40-year milestone.
Arty farty garden party set to blast off
The garden party with a cracker name returns this weekend.
Do do do do: Baby great white reeled in at BOP beach
Not many people can say their first catch was a great white shark.
300 and counting! Kiwi sisters rack up triple century
Win spent long days at Takapuna Beach, says son Bruce, as his mum marks 100 years.
Young goalie off to Wellington Phoenix
Year 10 student Sebastian Alchin has scored a coveted football scholarship.
Enthusiasm dwindling to join committees
Go Waihi and other organisations are struggling to find people to be on committees.
Finding serenity in the Coromandel Range
Sometimes you need to go back to basics to find tranquillity.
Take a relaxing ramble around Waihi gardens
The Waihi Lions Garden Ramble runs for two days this month and features eight new gardens.
Wall plaques for Waihi's historic buildings
Waihi Heritage Vision is adorning historic buildings with plaques.
Hosting Kiwis: B&Bs changing for the DIY traveller
They tend to show up at the last minute and want to organise their own trips.
Labour Coromandel's Nathaniel Blomfield: How diverse is our representation really?
Former hospital orderly, gib stopper, chef, landscaper says arguing best done by lawyers.
Hopes helicopter will return to Coromandel in summer
Meeting will confirm community-fundraised hangar and accommodation won't lie empty
Night of ghouls not for everyone
Not everyone is into the night of ghouls. Churches are holding their own Halloween events.
Instant death: The man who shot his 'best friend' in the face
'He did not realise the shotgun was loaded... before he pulled the trigger'.
Western Bay council planning prompts 13,000 response
This feedback will help with the development of the 2021-2031 Long-term Plan.
Waihi Lotto player strikes gold
Two Strike Four players shared last night's prize.