Katikati retailer gets home detention and fine for exploiting migrants
Some weeks, the employee was paid less than $3 an hour.
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Foodbank for fur friends
Holly Goldsworthy has a surplus of pet food for pet owners in need.
Helping police in another land
Waihi Leader caught up with Waihi Police Sergeant Craig Thorne after his deployment.
Bay rakes in $77m of tourist spending
The area includes Tauranga City, Western Bay of Plenty District and Whakatāne District.
'$1m is just the start': Acorn Foundation celebrates funding milestone
157 charities and social organisations will reap the rewards of local people's generosity.
Bloke haven coming to Waihi Beach
Waihi Beach Menz Shed will be start being built by the end of the year.
Waihī Beach community patrol gains funding boost
Fresh new wheels will help to keep the community safe this summer.
Mayor encouraged by minister's State Highway 2 comments
'Maybe the last three years...will not have been in vain".
Farm where once stood a township
John and Jenny van Woerden's farm was once the thriving township of Waitekauri.
Kayaker's 'third date' with female leopard seal
Female leopard seal and Coromandel kayaker getting to know each other three years on.
Heritage site running out of steam
Victoria Battery Tramway and Museum need new blood on their management team.
Car hits power pole in Waihī
Police are looking to speak with the registered owner
Spark faces uprising as cell towers rolled out
Spark investigating options after concerted campaign by small town - others follow suit.
Waihi Ladies 8 Ball Tournament a great success
Waihi Ladies 8 Ball is looking for new members.
Laughing Potter makes an impression at Cameo
The Laughing Potter Andrew Killick spoke to seniors at the Salvation Army last week.
Salvation Army desperate for winter clothing
The Salvation Army's Winter Appeal is on this month and they are looking for blankets.
Go Waihi co-ordinator ready to continue work
Go Waihi has a new co-ordinator who is already impressed by the small township.
Paradise lost: Town rallies to help kind-hearted fire survivor
Lance "Stretch" Voice thought he'd lost everything when fire tore through his bus.
Scary even in death: Giant shark washes up on Waihi Beach
The reason for the shark's death is still a mystery.
Waihi man's devastating loss of home and pets in fire
Waihi rallies for Stretch, who lost his pets in a fire
New home is on the cards for Waihi local
Stretch is already looking at purchasing a new bus thanks to the help of locals.
Agitated chihuahua Mini gets massive cliff rescue response near Orokawa Bay
Sixteen mine rescue team members and volunteer fire brigade firefighters rescue dog.
A third locomotive for historic railway
The Hunslet DSA 551 won the motive power award (non steam) at the annual FRONZ conference.
Couple worked together, sang together
Theo and Robin worked in the same store and sang in an opera before romance bloomed.
Man with brain cancer opposes cell tower plan
Brain tumour sufferer irked by 15m cell tower 200m from home.
New venue sought for martial arts fans
Hemi Keelan is on the lookout for a new venue for Waihi Community Martial Arts Centre.
Waihi anti-mining protest meets mayor
Members of Protect Karangahake walked to council last week for a anti-mining protest
Company plays down big blasts
OceanaGold is downplaying reports of "massive blasts" in recent weeks.
Awaiti Rd near Paeroa closed due to crash
Early reports show one person is seriously injured
Comment: Green MP's decision a new low in politics of protest
COMMENT: Eugenie Sage decision is a "gross abuse" of power.
Pink Ribbon Breakfast bittersweet
Everyone in the room had someone they'd lost, or who was suffering from breast cancer.
MPI says most fishery stocks sustainable but 27 species of concern
142 of the 169 assessed fish stocks have no sustainability issues, says report.
Security stepped up at Waihī Beach surf club
Security system provided after rescue equipment stolen.