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Can you pronounce Māori place names? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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Local Focus: Hauraki goes multi-lingual
District council pushes Māori language initiative. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Two men charged over murder of Mitchell Paterson
Two men have been charged over Paterson's murder after his body was found near Tauranga.
Queen St jukebox killing: Why top author wants murder case re-examined
Writer wants historic murder case put before criminal injustices commission.
Paeroa's giant L&P bottle reaches big milestone
Paeroa's iconic big L&P bottle was born as a rocket for business promotion
Half-way mark: Hauraki Mayor says he won't stand for re-election
John Tregidga’s been Mayor since 2004. Made with funding from NZ on Air
Half-way mark: Hauraki mayor says 'enough'
John Tregidga's been Mayor since 2004. Made with funding from NZ on Air
Relief after 'disgusting' pension deduction reversed
The money Jack Pere's stepchildren received was being deducted from his pension.
Local Focus: A second chance to stop a life of crime
From prison to setting up his own business. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Sometimes you need a second chance to stop a life of crime
From prison to setting up his own business. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
AOS at domestic violence incident in Te Aroha
The AOS was called to the domestic violence incident as a precaution.
'Dead' Kiwi to stand trial over African gold heist
Francis Strange's family thought he had been dead 30 years.
Carrick is ready to slay his demons
Motorcylce rider Jayden Carrick will resurrect his career on the streets of Nelson circuit
Local Focus: When P comes first - meth's impact on children
Kids miss out when parents are addicted to meth. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: When P comes first - meth's impact on children
Kids miss out when parents are addicted to meth. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Boxing Day traffic: Where to avoid
Find out when and where to avoid driving if you want to miss the traffic on Boxing Day.
Rescue helicopters kept busy
Accidents kept the Auckland and Waikato rescue choppers on their toes.
Fatal police shooting 'justified' - IPCA
IPCA says fatal police shooting justified and appropriate.
Man trapped in campervan for three days
An elderly man has been rescued after being trapped for three days inside a campervan.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Huge new attraction in Paeroa
Move over L&P. Here comes the Paeroa Mural. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kiwi in fatal crash was about to become a dad
Kiwi killed in crash with French tourists had recently found out his partner was pregnant.
Tourists' car thrown over barrier into ditch in heavy fog
Three tourists died when their Corolla landed in a ditch in a horrific crash near Paeroa.
Cops blasted over fatal shooting
The partner of a man shot dead by police accuses cops of withholding information.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Decline? What decline? Hauraki Mayor talks up region
Hauraki District Mayor John Tregidga is optimistic about the future of his region - despite dire predictions. But - he wants Government agencies bought back to the district. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Cleaners fined $39k for toxic discharge
Judge blasts company's measures to prevent chemicals running into stream as 'completely inadequate'.
Traffic set to snarl as exodus continues
Holiday traffic is set to build from 9am as Aucklanders make a break for the regions.
Teen killed a day after 19th birthday
A young man killed in a car accident in the early hours of Thursday had been celebrating his 19th birthday just hours before.
One person stabbed in Paeroa
One person is in hospital and another has been arrested following a stabbing in Paeroa last night.
New loves snap up fairytale buy of Waikato church
A Waikato couple are living out their very own fairytale - by buying a church. Bayleys real estate agent Lee Carter told the Herald
Banks not feeling the love in Te Aroha
Te Aroha locals are losing their local Westpac and ANZ branches which could force them to drive 20 minutes just to bank a cheque.
Karangahake Gorge partially reopened following crash
The road is closed between Te Aroha Rd in Paeroa and Dean Cres in Waihi.
Crash near Paeroa partially closes road
A vehicle has crashed south of Paeroa, closing one lane of traffic as police investigate.
Lights on 17 peaks for suicide awareness
New Zealanders will light up the darkness on 17 mountaintops next month as a message of hope for families struggling to cope with suicides by loved ones.
Man got 'very close' with machete
Police reveal that officers had feared for their safety in the lead-up to shooting.