Possible pipe bomb found on Bay beach
A specialist team has been called to assess the ordinance
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Cluster of rats at Bay of Plenty picnic spot disgust local
A Maketū man who encountered a plague of rats says more needs to be done.
The story of NZ's first and only mass school shooting
95 years after the tragedy, all that remains are memories and the graves of two boys.
Arrest after Waihi Beach fracas that left firefighters injured
A 17-year-old will appear in a court today charged with assaulting firefighters.
Firefighters attacked by mob: Chief's plea for more police
Waihi Beach fire chief says the incident could have been prevented if police were there.
SH2 closed by landslip between Waihi and Paeroa
Motorists have been told to avoid the Karangahake Gorge after a landslip.
Most beautiful small town runner-up 'shabby' as council slashes mowing
Hauraki District Council is not mowing some berms to save Waihi Ward ratepayers $50,000.
Education Ministry slammed for video on pay dispute
Ministry campaigns for "yes" vote in teachers' ballot on latest pay offer.
Surge in Waihī and Waihī Beach house prices
Waihī and Waihī Beach residential sales hit $113.3 million this so far this year.
Police chauffeur stranded couple to Waikato wedding
After a quick hiccup with car troubles, the pair arrived at the wedding in style.
Green light for Tauranga Northern Link
Plans welcomed but frustration at lack of timelines for construction.
The story of NZ's first and only mass school shooting
95 years after the tragedy, all that remains are memories and the graves of two boys.
Three-car crash near Waihi on State Highway 2
There have been reports of a car crash near Waihi.
Person freed after being trapped after Waihi crash
Person freed after being trapped in a head-on collision.
Waihi mine workers strike again for better pay
Workers at OceanaGold's underground mine in Waihi are taking further industrial action.
Hauraki signs up for bi-lingual future
Hauraki District Council pushes Māori language. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Hauraki goes multi-lingual
District council pushes Māori language initiative. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Labour Party camp accused: Two charges withdrawn
The charges followed a police investigation into a Labour Party summer camp.
NZ's highest average rates - again
This district has topped the list since it began in 2014 and easily outstrips Auckland.
Labour summer camp accused keeps name suppression
Young man facing six charges of indecent assault at a Labour Party youth camp.
Ardern admits Labour should do things differently after camp
It would not be appropriate to release a report into Labour summer camp, PM says
Kiwi as: Police catch wild boar on streets with KFC
The 150kg pig was pursued by local police through the small town on Sunday evening.
Jury retires to decide verdicts in attempted murder trial
Jury retires to consider verdicts in attempted murder and dangerous driving trial.
Tauranga building boom worth half a billion dollars
$516 million worth of commercial consents issued in Tauranga in the past year.
Former cop avoids conviction for police social club theft
Ex-policeman used the social club Eftpos card for personal expenses.
Family wades to safety through rising floodwaters
A family saw their fridge floating away and decided to evacuate.
Flooding in Papamoa and Western Bay of Plenty
The Western Bay of Plenty is dealing with flooding this evening.
Ocean's $150,000 battle to walk and 'jump high'
Fundraising for Waihi child for life-changing surgery. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Ocean's $150,000 battle to walk and 'jump high'
Waihi child needs life-changing surgery. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
New principal at Cullinane College in Whanganui
Justin Harper went to St Augustine's and he has returned to Whanganui with his family.
Mine death: Company fined after worker falls
The judge praised the way the company handled the aftermath of the death.