New ZealandFlood-damaged pensioner flats to be demolishedSeven homes to be demolished after floods ripped through seaside town of Waihī Beach.24 Nov 01:31 AM
New ZealandSchool group gets lost in Bay of Plenty bush, police praise what they did nextThe search for the missing students ended in success.19 Nov 04:01 AM
New Zealand'Radical idea': Mayor’s managed retreat idea divides councilA late addition to a submission to the Government about managed retreat was presented.13 Nov 01:32 AM
New Zealand'I couldn't be prouder': Hauraki Council establishes Māori wards for 2025 electionThe council voted against the wards in 2018, but councillors now 'committed to the mahi'.27 Oct 05:07 AM
New ZealandAdopted 'sweet little dog' seriously injuredA "beautiful sweet little dog” was injured, returned to vet days after adoption.08 Oct 11:50 PM
New Zealand'He had such a special place in my heart': Heartbroken mum fears missing son has drownedThe mother of Firth of Thames fisherman and dad-of-three Samuel McAlister wants him home.14 Sep 12:48 AM
New ZealandAnother byelection triggered as second board member quitsIt is the second byelection announced for the district in as many weeks.23 Aug 04:20 AM
New Zealand'Unprovoked and random': Shopkeeper allegedly attacked by man armed with homemade weaponThe man allegedly attacked the shopkeeper with a knife attached to a walking stick.31 Jul 01:32 AM
New ZealandMan arrested after two separate assaultsTwo people suffer injuries following incidents in Waihi this morning.29 Jul 05:29 AM
New ZealandWaihī Beach: Flood issues top priorityThe local Swat team is on the job, ramping up the need for flood protection measures.26 Jun 02:56 AM
New Zealand'Shameful act of vandalism': WW2 veterans' graves desecratedFamilies devastated and council fuming after graveside mementos wrecked.10 Jun 08:01 AM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': Beach residents count cost of flash floodThe local surf club president said the deluge 'came without warning'.30 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandFlooded Waihī Beach pensioner flats may not be safe for months'They left with the clothes on their back.'29 May 11:13 PM
New ZealandDamage assessed after dozens evacuated in Waihī Beach floodingCivil Defence teams assessing damage caused by flash flooding.29 May 08:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBreaking down concrete barriers: Visually impaired apprentice with autism excelsTodd Maitland shows why people from all backgrounds should consider a career in trades.23 Apr 10:30 PM
New ZealandCoromandel highway slip: ‘If that one goes, we’re basically an island’Waka Kotahi is closely monitoring an underslip on State Highway 25.21 Mar 07:36 PM
New Zealand‘Explosion of debris’: Tornado hits Waihī Beach, causing damage and power cutsResidents urged to avoid area after homes damaged and power lines fall, closing roads.24 Feb 09:07 PM
New Zealand'Urgent' clean-up after 'millions' of microplastics wash up on Bay beach"I’ve never seen anything like this hit the beach before. It’s an eye-opener."16 Jan 03:22 AM
New ZealandDaisy the great white drops in at Waihi BeachDaisy was tracked between Matakana Island and Mauao last week.11 Jan 08:31 PM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured after car rollsThe person is being medically assessed.17 Dec 06:53 AM
New ZealandShark attack victim's final moments revealedCoroner recommends drones be deployed by lifeguards at beaches.15 Nov 08:54 PM
New Zealand'That's not me': Mitre 10 thieves return stolen bits for refundA man and woman stole drill bits and saw blades by hiding them in their clothes.27 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Sleepless nights': Photographer left trail of newlyweds without snaps for monthsThe months ticked by and the pictures didn't eventuate.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Little regard to health and safety': Inflatable slide operator fined after collapse injures childrenThe company has had 11 prior interactions with WorkSafe NZ.29 Aug 05:04 AM
PremiumPremiumEducation'Commonsense has prevailed': Govt drops international primary students banInternational students will be welcome back to the country from July 31.15 May 08:00 PM
New Zealand'I was helping you, not my dying sister,' motorcyclist told after guilty pleaMotorcyclist changes plea on fourth day of trial, admits he caused death of fellow rider.12 May 01:21 AM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesDetails revealed of mining company's tunnels under conservation landOceanaGold is relying on mining under conservation land between Waihi and Whangamata.04 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHigh school avoids prosecution after student drownsInstead, an "enforceable undertaking" will cost Melville High School about $266,000.29 Apr 01:55 AM
New Zealand'They took my son', mother's heartache after accused appear in court over alleged historic kidnappingThe accused all entered not guilty pleas before Judge Robert Spear.12 Apr 12:20 AM
New ZealandDrink driver who ran over and killed friend sentenced to home detentionVictim was dragged along a Waihī street after being accidentally run over by his friend.25 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandMan dead, woman injured in 'incident' at Anzac BayPolice have referred the death to the Coroner.29 Jan 06:36 PM
New Zealand'Thoroughly cook mussels': Warning after spike in illness relating to food prepThree cases have been reported in the Lakes District Health Board region this summer.29 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocations of interest: Waihi Beach Hotel Pub and RSA listedAnyone at the Waihi Beach Hotel Pub and RSA on January 5 should self-isolate immediately.09 Jan 04:46 AM
New ZealandHorror holiday period the deadliest for drownings in 25 yearsIt's been the deadliest holiday period in New Zealand waters in nearly 25 years.08 Jan 04:00 PM
