Police investigate death near Waihī Beach after brawl reported
Police attended reports of disorder in Bowentown shortly before 1am.
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Community 'gutted' over removal of Whitianga-based rescue helicopter
"We've been short-changed. We've been ripped off," chopper trust chairman says.
Person critical after Christmas Eve crash in Waihi
The person was taken to hospital in a helicopter.
Alcohol, speed, lack of seatbelt factors in Waihi serious crash
The driver has been left with serious injuries after crashing into a tree in Waihi.
Carols and chaos: Christmas is here
Everything you need to know about weather, traffic and gift-giving ahead of the big day.
Labour Party camp scandal: Victim speaks out
Young man discharged without conviction after pleading guilty to two assault charges.
Labour Party camp scandal: No conviction for assault after sex charges dropped
The judge did not think there was a "perverted motive" but rather "drunken stupidity".
Man in serious condition after being hit by plane propeller
He was flown to Waikato Hospital.
Slow crawl home for returning holidaymakers
A break down, fire and heavy congestion as the country heads home after Labour weekend
Firefighters continue to fight growing blaze in Coromandel
Rain expected to hit area around dawn tomorrow, which might help dull the fire.
Serious crash in Waihi: Two critically injured
The two-car crash was reported around 9.35pm.
Claire Trevett: Labour's bulldozing of the Greens
The Waihi mine decision showed how impotent the Greens could be, but might not hurt them.
Hosking: Greens are fiscal nutters digging a hole for our economy
COMMENT: The red flags are there: Labour remain associated with economic wreckers.
Waihi land purchase approval overturns previous veto
Sage effectively vetoed the land purchase in May. Now other ministers have approved it.
Abortion 'worst form of child abuse imaginable', doctor says
Dr Viliame Sotutu said the bill sent a message "that children's lives are expendable".
Labour staffer at centre of sexual assault claims quits
Labour staffer at the centre of allegations of bullying and sexual assault has resigned.
Special report: Labour sex assault inquiry - who knew what, when?
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Labour Party camp: Spat between lawyers about whether sexual offending occurred after plea deal
The prosecutor says there was "insufficient public interest in continuing" the trial.
Labour Party camp scandal: Guilty plea deal reached
His lawyer said her client was "a young man at a party caught up in a political storm".
'Excessive amounts of alcohol' at Labour Party summer camp
One young man who was at the camp says people were "drinking to get absolutely hammered".
Labour Party camp trial: 21yo accused of indecent assaults
The allegations were made after a Labour Party summer camp at Waihi last February.
Two motorcycle riders critically injured after crash in Waihi
Emergency services were called to the crash on Dobson St about 12.50am.
Labour Party in turmoil over sex assault, bullying claims
PM won't confirm exact number and says investigation a party matter.
Mako shark washed up on Waihi Beach likely killed by fishermen
Species's taste for fish also commonly consumed by humans puts them in danger.
Scary even in death: Giant shark washes up on Waihi Beach
The reason for the shark's death is still a mystery.
Hosking: Green minister's muddy thinking risks wrecking economy
COMMENT: This is a Government obsessed with hating fossil fuels.
Waihī death scene aftermath: 'That girl should never have had to see that'
Blood from victim left for hours, says resident on street where man died.
Police name man killed in Waihī crash as homicide investigation continues
Raymond Wharekawa was killed in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Police name missing Katikati fisherman as search continues
The police dive squad are no longer involved in the search mission.
Pedestrian hit and killed by car in Waihī
The crash happened on George St on the outskirts of Waihi.
Comment: Green MP's decision a new low in politics of protest
COMMENT: Eugenie Sage decision is a "gross abuse" of power.
Audrey Young: Ardern's problems are a matter of constraint
COMMENT: From the success of Paris, Ardern gets back to some problematic ministers.
Person taken into custody in Waihi following standoff
A nearby resident said police have told them nothing except to stay indoors.
Is this the Government's most 'dangerous' minister?
Eugenie Sage's decision over Waihī mining is causing widespread anxiety.