Exclusion zone around rescue helicopter wreckage on Mt Pirongia
Investigation under way after chopper crashed on its way to help an injured tramper.
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Coromandel gang violence over the weekend a ‘one-off’, councillor says
The assaults reported over the weekend were not a random attack, John Morrissey says.
Hipkins admits claim he made in leaders' debate was incorrect
For the first time, the men vying to be PM have gone head-to-head on television.
Postal worker's family search boosted by chance encounter with a letter
A Hamilton woman has discovered her whakapapa through an unlikely event.
Looking for Heidi: Podcast host and team comb forest for tourist's remains
Volunteers scoured an area of forest near Whangamatā for the remains of Heidi Paakkonen.
Feather mystery stumps locals from Waikato to Taranaki
A trail of feathers across Waikato has people scratching their heads for answers.
Social workers reflect on the good, the bad and the busy times
The life and work of Waikato social workers.
Siblings in their 90s celebrate older sister's big 100
100-year-old Jessie Jones celebrates with nonagenarian siblings.
Plans pitched for Leamington Domain revamp
New destination playground is a key feature of a draft masterplan proposed for Leamington.
Primary school dancers scoop national award
Students from a Taupō primary school are celebrating success on the national stage.
'Disappointing': Drivers headed to work fail breath tests
Police conducted checkpoints in Hamilton Central and Dinsdale.
Site blessing for new Hautapu substation
First step in providing new electricity infrastructure for Waipā.
'Completely lifeless': Witness shares grim details of Rebels gang attack victim
The shocking scene played out in broad daylight in the sleepy coastal town.
'It's gonna be a blast' thanks to new fireworks sponsor
One of Taupō's biggest family events is set to return after a two-year hiatus.
Te Awamutu Concerts Alive: New name to take organisation into next 50 years
Fitting 50th Anniversary Concert for Te Awamutu Music Federation.
Football: Over 35s in WaiBOP final
Te Awamutu AFC Storyteller Eatery & Bar Over 35s will play in the WaiBOP Plate final.
She's not much of a swimmer but swim club 'wouldn't exist' without her
Jan Pook isn't a swimmer, but has racked up hundreds of volunteer hours at the pool.
Tairua skatepark finally under construction
Tairua’s new skatepark is in progress, with completion expected in April 2024.
Film review: Religion, intrigue and mystery in the Outback
This World War II-era tale of an abandoned child is slow-paced but captivating.
‘Brutal violence’: Gang members cause chaos in Coromandel
Locals have been left fearful after violence over the weekend.
Dairy prices up at GDT auction this morning
Prices for several crucial exports up again at latest auction.
Rescue chopper crashes into Waikato bush
Helicopter suffers 'heavy landing' after mid-flight incident en route to patient.
'You lose, your children lose': Waikato mum jailed for drug-dealing
Courtney Murray was arrested three years after other previous drug-related offences.
Albany bus stop killing: Victim was allegedly 501 deportee from Australia
A 16-year-old has appeared in Youth Court charged with murder.
'Compliant and safe': Firm backs under-fire waste-to-energy project
Backers of a waste-burning electricity generation project say it will be compliant.
Free cafe events to explain contraception choices
Taupō and Tūrangi will hold education events to mark World Contraception Day.
'People are afraid to come out': Hospo a ghost town after bus stop stabbing death
The 16-year-old suspect was arrested in Hamilton.
Petrol prices expected to rise to $3.50 a litre by Christmas
Car owners not the only ones affected: 'Don't expect air flights to be going down'.
Luxon claims 'we have become a country of bureaucrats in NZ'
The two big party leaders are going head-to-head tonight in a TV debate.
Retiring sergeant sympathises with newcomers in the modern era of policing
After 37 years, Te Kūiti policeman Craig Lindstrom is handing in his badge.
Coromandel SH25a Bridge construction update
The construction of a viaduct bridge at the damaged SH25A Taparahi site is well under way