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Waihī Beach drowning: Charges laid over Hamilton student's death

Those charged will appear in the Hamilton District Court in May.

Truck and car collide in serious crash in Bay of Plenty

Emergency teams have closed State Highway 2 in Athenree Gorge, while investigators work.

Good food, good luck and no cigarettes: Helen Clark's father George, on turning 99

George Clark says one of his highlights is having four "wonderful" daughters.

Mangawhai Heads surf lifeguards win award for saving man

The man had sustained a serious cut to his leg that went all the way down to the bone.

'Huge': $1m-plus sales soar in small seaside holiday towns

The number of $1 million-plus properties sold in Waihi Beach has tripled in a year.

Shark spotted at Auckland beach

The shark was up to 2.7 metres long, man says.

'Sharks sighted, exercise caution': Warning for Auckland beaches

Swimmers should stay out of the water at one beach, according to one alert.

Shark attack victim farewelled with special memento from beach where she lost her life

A special handcrafted shell wreath framed the coffin of the teenage shark victim.

Fatal shark attack: Beach reopens to swimmers, but rāhui remains for some

The rāhui follows the death of Kaelah Marlow in a suspected shark attack.

Five eco-friendly stays for a clear summer conscience

There's something sustainable for every budget.

Do do do do: Baby great white reeled in at BOP beach

Not many people can say their first catch was a great white shark.

Instant death: The man who shot his 'best friend' in the face

'He did not realise the shotgun was loaded... before he pulled the trigger'.

Two Lotto players split $800,000 Strike prize

But you could still be a winner, with $5 million up for grabs on Saturday.

Ferocious weather first claimed their life raft, and then their yacht. This is how three Kiwi sailors survived

Help came from above, and just in time.

Communities split over free school lunches

Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?

Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)

Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).

Labour Party summer camp case: Court protects man from toxic social media 'mob'

Court of Appeal says social media has become a toxic place with 'internet vigilantism'.

The $2.1b prize: Waihi Gold gets permit for controversial project

The underground mine is in an area home to the endangered Archey's Frog.