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Body found in Coromandel bush formally identified as missing local man
Body found in the Coromandel bush on Saturday afternoon formally identified.
One dead, two injured in crash on SH2 near Waitakaruru
A person has been killed in a crash in Waitakaruru, in Waikato, today.
Searchers rested 18 days into hunt for Coromandel man
Search and rescue crews are being rested as stormy weather approaches from the west.
Conservationists disgusted at 'heartbreaking' kiwi killing
A person whose dog killed two kiwi later cut off one of their transmitting tags.
SAR crews in search for missing Coromandel man
Police have concerns for 37-year-old Shannon Makowharemahihi missing since June 1.
Friends, family fear for safety of missing Coromandel man
Shannon Earle Makowharemahihi has been missing for 10 days.
Car crashes through Thames fence; woman injured
The vehicle crashed through a fence, leaving a woman seriously injured.
Traffic woes: Flooding, slips, delays and heavy traffic
Flooding, slips and heavy rain have caused havoc on the roads this weekend.
'Am I going to die?': Dad's relief as help arrives for badly hurt son
Words to express gratitude to rescue helicopter saviours hard to find, dad says.
Plastic stockpiles growing after China ban
Stockpiled plastic a 'scary' nationwide problem. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Plastic stockpiles growing after China shuts out our rubbish
Waikato's stockpiled plastic indicative of nationwide problem. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Jailhouse lawyer' seeks second prosecution of Witness C
Police cannot recall ever having laid perjury charges against one of their own witnesses.
New Year storm cost insurers more than $34m
More than 4200 claims were made following the weather event.
Faulty electric blanket death prompts warning to public
News of a man who died from faulty electric blanket comes with message.
DNA-inspired DIY claims top prize in housing awards
A family bach has reaped top gong at this year's regional housing awards.
Tairua man's fatal mistake in flooded ford
The usually idle stream turned into a raging torrent, catching the owner off guard.
One seriously injured in car, truck crash near Kopu
The crash blocked the road initially but had since reopened.
Flooding lashes the North Island
Bands of rain will continue today and are expected to clear tomorrow.
Missing man's car found in Tairua River
The car was found in the Tairua River near the Coromandel Forest Park on Sunday.
Civil Defence warning as flooding lashes Coromandel, Bay of Plenty
Roads and bridges are closed while properties have turned into swimming pools.
Second secret witness revealed in Tamihere case
Witness B in the Tamihere case can now be named, just hours after Witness C was unmasked.
Witness C revealed: The story behind the secret Tamihere informant
Jailhouse witness who lied at David Tamihere's 1990 double-murder trial can now be named.
Witness C unmasked as double murderer
Name suppression revoked for man who testified in the trial for killing of two tourists.
Mourners pack Thames hall to farewell popular couple
It was standing room only as Ian and Jocelyn Fielder were farewelled today.
Joint funeral planned for Thames crash victims
Ian and Anne were returning home to Turua when they were killed.
Kopu Bridge crash: Grieving community gathers at local fire station
The Turua fire station is the site of a gathering tonight for couple killed in crash.
'Absolutely gutting': Police call for more care on roads
A total of 125 people have died on the country's roads so far this year.
Triple fatality crash: Ute was reported stolen before collision
A 54-year-old man is in a critical but stable condition at Middlemore Hospital.
'A tragedy all round': Married couple among 3 dead in crash
Another person is in a critical condition in hospital.
'Something bad's happened': Three killed in horror smash
Three dead in horrific two-car smash in Coromandel
Witness C drops appeal against perjury
A secret witness at David Tamihere's trial will no longer appeal his perjury convictions.
Driver's lucky escape in Coromandel
Two cars have gone off the road in separate accidents on the Coromandel Peninsula today.