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SH29 reopens follow truck breakdown
The truck's cargo of chlorine was 'reacting due to the inclement weather'.
More than 12 times the police force, 60 arrests: Holiday data from summer hotspot revealed
Charges included assault of police, threatening to kill and dangerous driving.
Delays on SH25, SH3 closed after separate, serious crashes
SH3 is still closed at Mokau after a truck rolled near Te Mahoe Rd.
'Extremely' valuable service medals stolen from family
Police are seeking information to reunite the medals with their owners.
Waikato town named among 'Most Welcoming Cities on Earth'
The destination received the accolade as part of Booking.com's Traveller Review Awards.
'Round and round': One letter sent six times but never received
Robyn Bronlund-Stads sends mail to the same address monthly. She knows it's correct.
Teenagers face dishonesty charges after spate of crime in Coromandel
The alleged offenders could have been involved in several incidents since early January.
Driver injured in truck rollover
FENZ crews arriving at the scene found the truck in a ditch.
Man charged with murder after Thames death, victim named
A 28-year-old is due to appear in the Kaitāia District Court.
Fighting Coromandel wildfire affects water supply - water testing done in 48 hours
Water testing is currently under way to determine if contaminants are present.
‘Distressing’ rescue of young girl after 13yo fell to his death at Hāhei Beach
Two young people scrambled up a cliff path before the boy plunged down the bank.
Foul language, threats heard before man’s death sparked homicide probe
The man was taken to hospital where he died overnight.
Homicide investigation launched after 'altercation' at Thames property
The man was taken to hospital where he died overnight.
US citizen named as victim of fatal Orongo crash
Marcia Shattuck was one of 13 people killed on New Zealand roads over the holidays.
Fatal Coromandel cliff fall involved 'young people', police confirm
A second person trapped on the cliff was rescued by emergency services.
Restricted fire season for Waikato Districts from Friday
Restricted fire season in Waikato begins at 9am on January 10.
The city with the lowest home ownership rates in NZ
Housing is relatively inexpensive compared with other cities but ownership rates are low.
Glimmer of hope for NZME's Waikato community newspapers
The Taupō & Tūrangi Herald will continue in the new year – what about the rest?
First HC Post editor remembers community paper's early days
OPINION: Alison Smith was the newspaper's first editor.
Thames-Coromandel mayor Len Salt pays tribute to community newspaper
Thames-Coromandel mayor Len Salt weighs in on newspaper closure.
HC Post closure marks end of 45-year-journey
There is more history to the Hauraki-Coromandel Post than meets the eye.
TCDC councillor puts hand up for mayoralty
First-term councillor believes he has the passion and skills the district needs.
'Imperative to survival': Lifejacket call after kayaker's death during fishing trip
His body was found a week later, 60km from where he left in his kayak.
Truck trailer rolls on SH25 in the Coromandel
Emergency services responded to an incident shortly after 1.15pm.
Waikato amps up for massive festival and concert season
One of the gigs is Sublime with Rome who are on their final tour.
Coromandel agritourism business wins supreme award
The walk also won the Love of the Land award in October.
War memorial proposed for Hāhei
Ratepayers and residents preparing to build a war memorial in the Coromandel settlement.