School group gets lost in Bay of Plenty bush, police praise what they did next
The search for the missing students ended in success.
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'I couldn't be prouder': Hauraki Council establishes Māori wards for 2025 election
The council voted against the wards in 2018, but councillors now 'committed to the mahi'.
Adopted 'sweet little dog' seriously injured
A "beautiful sweet little dog” was injured, returned to vet days after adoption.
'He had such a special place in my heart': Heartbroken mum fears missing son has drowned
The mother of Firth of Thames fisherman and dad-of-three Samuel McAlister wants him home.
Hauraki Coromandel sports results: Heartland comeback thriller
The Thames Valley Swamp Foxes scored a last-minute try to beat Mid Canterbury.
Another byelection triggered as second board member quits
It is the second byelection announced for the district in as many weeks.
'Unprovoked and random': Shopkeeper allegedly attacked by man armed with homemade weapon
The man allegedly attacked the shopkeeper with a knife attached to a walking stick.
Man arrested after two separate assaults
Two people suffer injuries following incidents in Waihi this morning.
Waihi Beach floods: What went wrong?
Flash floods ripped through the seaside town of Waihī Beach on May 29.
'Shameful act of vandalism': WW2 veterans' graves desecrated
Families devastated and council fuming after graveside mementos wrecked.
Lucky Loop: Coromandel tourism is open for business
Destination Coromandel launches a special lottery to get visitors back to the region.
Coromandel highway slip: ‘If that one goes, we’re basically an island’
Waka Kotahi is closely monitoring an underslip on State Highway 25.
Waikato, Coromandel deal with aftermath of Gabrielle
Coromandel starts clean up as some local roads open again slowly.
Beach Hop hops around the Coromandel
The first of two Beach Hop festivals this summer kicked off last week.
Shark attack victim's final moments revealed
Coroner recommends drones be deployed by lifeguards at beaches.
Election Q&A: Peter Pinkham
Mayoral candidates were asked a set of questions ahead of the election.
Calling time on all-day parking?
The council is seeking feedback on proposed changes to its parking and traffic rules.
High school avoids prosecution after student drowns
Instead, an "enforceable undertaking" will cost Melville High School about $266,000.
'They took my son', mother's heartache after accused appear in court over alleged historic kidnapping
The accused all entered not guilty pleas before Judge Robert Spear.
Locations of interest: Waihi Beach Hotel Pub and RSA listed
Anyone at the Waihi Beach Hotel Pub and RSA on January 5 should self-isolate immediately.
Busy boating season ahead as Waikato welcomes Aucklanders back
Report unsafe behaviour on the water as well as maritime hazards and incidents.
Consultation opens on speed limit changes
Huntly, Te Kauwhata, Ngaruawahia and Tuakau town centres would be 30 km/h.
Waikato Christmas parades cancelled
A lot of Waikato Christmas parade organisers cancelled the events due to Covid-19.
Funding boost will get Hauraki Rail Trail back on track
Tourism Minister has just confirmed $650,000 funding for four Great Rides cycle trails.
SH29 Kaimai Range closed overnight Sunday August 29
Road users are advised to plan their travel outside the planned closure where possible.
Waihi drowning: School board charged after death of student
Jaden Chhayrann, 17, got caught in a rip while going for a swim on a geography trip.
GPs copping abuse from frustrated patients waiting for vaccine
Staff were getting daily phone calls from frustrated patients wanting to be vaccinated.
Woman, 63, dies in Waihī house fire
Fire crews arrived to be confronted by a well-involved blaze.
Waihī Beach drowning: Charges laid over Hamilton student's death
Those charged will appear in the Hamilton District Court in May.
Shark attack victim farewelled with special memento from beach where she lost her life
A special handcrafted shell wreath framed the coffin of the teenage shark victim.
'Extreme grief' after Hamilton woman killed in shark attack
Locals and bach owners say they are devastated and saddened by the death of the woman.
Busy roads predicted now inter-regional travel allowed
Central Waikato summer maintenance programme begins near Tirau.
The $2.1b prize: Waihi Gold gets permit for controversial project
The underground mine is in an area home to the endangered Archey's Frog.