Graeme Pearce has often missed sleep, wondering where murdered Heidi Paakkonen could be.

A 49-year-old Thames man was due to appear in court today.

Part-time high-school teachers have lodged a pay equity claim for paid preparation time.

One person has died after two single-vehicle accidents.

It is a win for farmers and job seekers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

COMMENT: Use of 1080 poison on the Coromandel is putting tourism in peril.

"Where's the money honey," asks one mayor over the cost of preparing for sea level rises.

Mental health advocates say more needs to be done. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The winner of Saturday's $27.3m Lotto win is still to come forward.

Police have confirmed that a body found near Thames last week was Ann Louise Bunning.

Police were notified just after 1pm today.

He was found at a family member's.

Tematau Wilson may be trying to make his way to Waharoa.

4.3 million plastic bags are used every day in NZ - Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Only one major route now open on peninsula.

Aucklanders were left wondering if the big storm was a fizzer but others felt its force.

Free rooms are being listed and service fees waived for those affected by the cyclone

Check out road closures before heading out of town.

The women fighting to make interest rates fairer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A group of women involved in the Thames Women's Loan Fund are fighting to cap interest rates after a rise in locals struggling to cope with rising interest rates and debt repayment. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Ann Bunning hasn't been seen for almost two months.

A transgender pioneer and author died last week when his car collided with a train.

The homes are between Whangamata and Tairua, areas among the most affected by record-breaking rains.

The Sundaise Festival in Waihi has been flooded out.

Hauraki Mayor John Tregidga met with locals in Whiritoa, as they band together after being hit with 260mm of rain in the past 24 hours. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Hauraki Mayor John Tregidga met with locals in Whiritoa, as they band together after being hit with 260mm of rain in the past 24 hours. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Residents of coastal town, Whiritoa, had a lucky escape after 260mm of rain fell and created havoc in the Coromandel Peninsula. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Baby Nathan Christensen's arrival coincided with flooding that forced his mum into a helicopter dash.

A Canadian mother and daughter awoke to an unwelcome surprise in Thames - the wild weather overnight had swamped their campervan. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A Canadian mother and daughter awoke to an unwelcome surprise in Thames this morning - the wild weather overnight had swamped their campervan. Made with funding from NZ On Air.