No economic growth in Thames-Coromandel for 12 months
A recent Infometrics report shows the district lagged behind national averages.
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Fisheries NZ still can't identify what causes 'zombie' disease in snapper
MPI is running tests on the diseased snapper from around the North Island.
Nine hundred sheep and 250 dog trial enthusiasts set for four-day comp
The National Equestrian Centre arena in Taupō will host the popular event.
Cambridge town clock restoration gets funding boost
Refurbishment started in January and is on track to be completed by the end of next month.
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A rāhui is in place on the Wairere Falls Track for the next seven days.
Brass banding Waikato families heading to nationals
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SH27 Matamata to close for three nights
The testing is necessary ahead of road rehabilitation work.
Balloons over Waikato festival to be run by Wellington-based agency
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Missing Marokopa man's eldest child to mark birthday 30 months after disappearing
Eldest daughter Jayda reaches the milestone as attention on her father ramps up.
'Injured mana': Reformed criminal turned drug counsellor sought $700,000 compensation
Paora Sweeney wanted a marae-based apology from the prison manager for 'injury' to mana.
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One person dead after van rolls on SH27
Emergency services responded around 11pm to the crash in Hauraki District.
Hauraki-Coromandel taskforce helps 49 people into jobs
The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs scheme reports positive results.
New fencing champion ends winning streak of five-time title-holder
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Thousands of properties reconnected following outage
Power is back on to more than 5000 properties.
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Police want to speak to the person who located a jacket on a walk in the area.
Power out to nearly 6000 properties in Coromandel
Power cut during thunderstorms leaves thousands without electricity.
Police thank good Samaritans who performed CPR after man fatally struck by vehicle
Police are asking for dashcam footage of the incident near Hampton Downs.
A sweet farewell for Sugar and her 18 puppies
A sweet life for Sugar and her 18 puppies has been found.
Challenging economic times ‘nothing new’ says Hauraki mayor
Hauraki mayor confident despite challenging economic conditions.
Small town, big talk: The hunt for a man on the run with his kids
Resident’s heartfelt message for missing kids' mum after she showed him photo of trio.
World's biggest YouTuber served at popular NZ restaurant, believed to be filming here
The YouTuber dined out at the popular Auckland eatery before heading to Hamilton.
Man charged with baby Mustafa Ali's murder appears in court, name suppressed
The man will next appear in the High Court at Hamilton in July.
Quad bike raced on beach ‘a real concern’ for DoC
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Tradie accused of $87k of fraud wanted trial thrown out due to 'excessive' delays
Jason Lambert's lawyer argued: “It’s his right to be tried without undue delay.”
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‘Passed me like I was standing still’: Shocked truckie on Waikato Expressway crash that left one dead
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Mum of missing Marokopa children desperate to see them
There have been 70 new reports of information in the past three days.
Hunt for fugitive Tom Phillips: Police get 70 tip-offs including 'credible' reports
Police offered an $80,000 reward for information on Phillips' three children.