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![Kiwi music stars fight against gold mine plan beneath conservation land](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kiwi music stars fight against gold mine plan beneath conservation land
It could be among the first such projects approved under Govt bill.
![Waihī Beach house fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Waihī Beach house fire
A house in Waihī Beach has been destroyed in an overnight blaze. Video / Ben Fraser
![Community wants to save Waihi Art Centre](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Community wants to save Waihi Art Centre
The council is working its way through 300 submissions.
![Waihī Beach house destroyed by early morning fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Waihī Beach house destroyed by early morning fire
A fire investigator is heading to the scene this morning.
![Kiwi couple married for 65 years share key to long and happy relationship](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kiwi couple married for 65 years share key to long and happy relationship
David and Sheila Callaghan reckon it's about give-and-take in keeping the flame alight.
![Woman kidnapped, beat young dad in brutal 23-minute attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Woman kidnapped, beat young dad in brutal 23-minute attack
After five years, Joshua Terrey's family has some closure - but not the kind they want.
!['It's the Hauraki way': Council shuffles councillors to add Māori ward](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'It's the Hauraki way': Council shuffles councillors to add Māori ward
Hauraki District Council voted to introduce Māori wards in October 2023.
![501 murder-for-hire convict at-large in NZ after wild police chase in $249k Porsche](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
501 murder-for-hire convict at-large in NZ after wild police chase in $249k Porsche
After a crazy car chase, Tevita got out of the Porsche and peed in front of cops.
![Jammies in June campaign to keep Hauraki kids warm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Jammies in June campaign to keep Hauraki kids warm
The nationwide initiative will run in the Hauraki district for the second time.
![Tairua surfers shine at NZ Boardrider Club Championships](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Tairua surfers shine at NZ Boardrider Club Championships
The competition was held in Whangamatā on the weekend.
![Youth employment in Hauraki celebrates success](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Youth employment in Hauraki celebrates success
The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs proved successful in Hauraki with dozens of job placements.
![Lower speed limits for Western Bay up to two years away](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Lower speed limits for Western Bay up to two years away
The new speed management plan was adopted by the Western Bay of Plenty District Council.
!['Loosehead Len' to return to his Coromandel roots](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Loosehead Len' to return to his Coromandel roots
Journalist Phil Gifford set to speak at event in Whangamatā this month.
![Uncertain future for historic Waihi Art Centre and Museum](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Uncertain future for historic Waihi Art Centre and Museum
'A night at the museum' to help decide historic building's fate.
![Beach Hoppers snatch up more than 10,000 programme booklets](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Beach Hoppers snatch up more than 10,000 programme booklets
Beach Hop organisers said they were pleased with 2024 event and visitor numbers were up.
![Small Coromandel lifeguard service in line for new $5 million facility](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Small Coromandel lifeguard service in line for new $5 million facility
The lifeguard service is located between Whangamata and Waihi.
![Naked Bike Ride: Why cyclists dared to bare all](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Naked Bike Ride: Why cyclists dared to bare all
Waihī Beach locals saw a blur of naked bodies on bikes whizzing past them.
![Waihī Golf Club's Beach Cup reaches semi-final stage](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Waihī Golf Club's Beach Cup reaches semi-final stage
Meanwhile, a Whangamatā course hosted a charity event.
![Coastguards pull off 'challenging' night rescue in Coromandel](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Coastguards pull off 'challenging' night rescue in Coromandel
Meanwhile, Waikato Regional Council also rescued a grounded vessel.
![Summer snaps of popular beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Summer snaps of popular beach
The first Waihī Beach Snap Summer Photo Competition garnered 180 entries.
![Festival to celebrate 24th anniversary and 60 years of classic Ford Mustang](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Festival to celebrate 24th anniversary and 60 years of classic Ford Mustang
This year celebrates 60 years of the Ford Mustang.