Urgent pickups from Tauranga Hospital keep Waikato chopper busy
Rescue missions were flown to Putaruru, Raglan, Whangamata and Rotorua.
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Rescue chopper completes 53 life-saving missions in Waikato, King Country, Coromandel
Donations needed as crew ready to remain on standby all summer
Beach Hop hops around the Coromandel
The first of two Beach Hop festivals this summer kicked off last week.
Motorists urged to 'drive with caution' after bad weather causes slips overnight
There are road closures in Waikato and Bay of Plenty.
Waikato's Woodlands Estate wows wedding industry
The event venue was crowned outstanding wedding ceremony venue in New Zealand.
Thames-Coromandel councillors inducted with colourful ceremony
Mayor Len Salt was the first one to wear community kākahu to the induction ceremony.
Hauraki mayor returns unopposed
Goudie believes Thames-Coromandel punches above its weight.
Thames-Coromandel welcomes new mayor
According to preliminary results, Len Salt will be replacing Sandra Goudie as mayor.
Judd gets first taste of Ranfurly Shield
Twelve years into his rugby career, Judd gets his first Ranfurly Shield challenge and win.
Waikato cycleway among world's most picturesque
Adventure tour operator Explore Worldwide analysed which cycleway has most Instagram pics.
Election Q&A: Peter Pinkham
Mayoral candidates were asked a set of questions ahead of the election.
Peter Pinkham runs for Thames-Coromandel mayoralty
Peter Pinkham is putting himself forward for the mayoralty of Thames-Coromandel district.
Students explore opportunities for their futures
Eastern Waikato Careers and Employers Expo was well attended and had positive feedback.
Kopu murder: 'You put holes in the hearts of everyone who loved Bayden,' father's words for killer
Bayden Williams' family swore obscenities to his killer as he was jailed for 14 years.
Person killed in house fire in Thames
A person has died in a house fire in Thames overnight.
Hillcrest High band takes honours in local rock quest
Judge praises awesome songs, great instrumentation, hits, builds, dynamics and riffs.
Game-changing development opportunity opens for Te Aroha
The council bought land to develop for industrial purposes and attract businesses.
Regional council grants $2m to four predator control projects
Pest control efforts protect plants, animals and threatened ecosystems.
Murder accused tells court he feared for his life when he shot and killed old friend
Adrian Phillips has described to a court the moment he shot at a former mate.
Candidates put hats in ring for Thames-Coromandel mayoralty race
Two men have announced their intention to stand for mayor ahead of July nominations.
'I wanted him to tell me it wasn't real': Former girlfriend's reaction to shooting
Macy Randall begged her then-boyfriend to tell her he hadn't shot Bayden Williams,
Large pool of blood on Kopu roadside first indicator of shooting
A large pool of blood drew the attention of the officers who were first to the scene.
The Base and Thames community vaccination centres close
DHB says the vaccination clinics close next week and will be replaced with mobile clinics.
Waikato community stalwarts gain royal attention
15 Waikato residents have been recognised in this year's Queen's Birthday honours.
Murder accused felt like there'd been 'no justice' after earlier fight
Adrian Phillips felt like there had been no justice after a January fight.
'Being nato': Murder accused shot victim three times
Ngātea man Adrian Phillips is accused of murdering Bayden Williams in August 2020.
Controversial Thames-Coromandel mayor to step down
The Thames-Coromandel mayor is ready to retire after 36 years in public office.
'Heartbreaking': The toll of four ram raids in four months
"It's not just the physical damage and costs but the impact on their emotional wellbeing."
'She couldn't walk, she couldn't talk'; Man jailed for raping 'semi-comatose' woman
The judge assessed the victim as being 'semi-comatose' when she was put to bed.
Webinar to ask districts about changes to public transport rates collection
Communities to have their say on fast-tracking public transport investment.
RAF war hero celebrates 100th birthday in Hamilton
Bomber Command rear-gunner Eddie Leaf survived 19 World War II missions.
Coromandel Council looking for new chief executive
Governance and Strategy group manager Rex Capil now interim CE after Rob Williams leaves.
Uber reads: Two Waikato libraries set up home delivery
Taumarunui and Thames libraries are ensuring their services stay available to everyone.
District Council changes vaccine policy, unvaxxed staff can attend 'critical' meetings
TCDC changes its mandatory vaccine policy a week after it was introduced.