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Kiwi music stars fight against gold mine plan beneath conservation land
It could be among the first such projects approved under Govt bill.

Community wants to save Waihi Art Centre
The council is working its way through 300 submissions.

Waihī Beach house destroyed by early morning fire
A fire investigator is heading to the scene this morning.

Kiwi couple married for 65 years share key to long and happy relationship
David and Sheila Callaghan reckon it's about give-and-take in keeping the flame alight.

Woman kidnapped, beat young dad in brutal 23-minute attack
After five years, Joshua Terrey's family has some closure - but not the kind they want.

Waihī couple celebrate 65 years of marriage
David and Sheila Callaghan were married on May 16, 1959. Video / Allan Williams

'It's the Hauraki way': Council shuffles councillors to add Māori ward
Hauraki District Council voted to introduce Māori wards in October 2023.

501 murder-for-hire convict at-large in NZ after wild police chase in $249k Porsche
After a crazy car chase, Tevita got out of the Porsche and peed in front of cops.

Tairua surfers shine at NZ Boardrider Club Championships
The competition was held in Whangamatā on the weekend.

Youth employment in Hauraki celebrates success
The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs proved successful in Hauraki with dozens of job placements.

'Loosehead Len' to return to his Coromandel roots
Journalist Phil Gifford set to speak at event in Whangamatā this month.

Uncertain future for historic Waihi Art Centre and Museum
'A night at the museum' to help decide historic building's fate.

Beach Hoppers snatch up more than 10,000 programme booklets
Beach Hop organisers said they were pleased with 2024 event and visitor numbers were up.

Small Coromandel lifeguard service in line for new $5 million facility
The lifeguard service is located between Whangamata and Waihi.

Naked Bike Ride: Why cyclists dared to bare all
Waihī Beach locals saw a blur of naked bodies on bikes whizzing past them.

Waihī Golf Club's Beach Cup reaches semi-final stage
Meanwhile, a Whangamatā course hosted a charity event.

Coastguards pull off 'challenging' night rescue in Coromandel
Meanwhile, Waikato Regional Council also rescued a grounded vessel.

Festival to celebrate 24th anniversary and 60 years of classic Ford Mustang
This year celebrates 60 years of the Ford Mustang.

SH2 closed: Serious injuries in crash south of Waihī
Police were called to the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2.

'Working from home' a good option says NZTA as Waihī to Tauranga works get underway
Work on State Highway 2 between Waihī to Tauranga expected to continue into March.

St Johns: New and improved ambulance station for Waihī, temporary relocation for services
Planning and construction of the station was put on hold due to lack of funding.

'Intense rivalry' at Waihi's biggest golf event
The annual tournament is the culmination of a busy week for the Waihī Golf Club.

'It’s been quite overwhelming': Teacher's shock diagnosis
Maia advises anyone facing a similar ordeal not to google too much after a diagnosis.

NZ’s Best Beach 2024 winners announced
Our readers have spoken and voted five Waikato beaches into the winners' ranking.

Watch: Car keeps veering into traffic in 'bloody scary' 25km drive
'We were all trying to get home safely and no one wanted to die on the way home.'

Lifeguards save beached dolphin at Mount, swimmer airlifted off Waihī beach
Plus, 'tonnes of shark sightings' in busy day for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel lifeguards.

'Give something back': Man volunteers to milk cows this Xmas to give farmers a break
Ryan West continues his family tradition of milking the cows before opening the presents.

Have you seen this truck? Police seek info on burglaries
Police are seeking information in relation to a vehicle of interest in Waihī burglaries.

Waikato farmers swap tractors for surfboards
The annual Surfing for Farmers season kicks off in Waikato.