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Elderly evacuated, tradies trapped as 'widespread flooding' hits Waihī Beach
Reports include a car being stuck in floodwaters.
Researchers have lost Daisy the great white shark
Satellite tag has fallen off and there is no way to find her until the weather improves.
Letters: Congratulations on excellent article on Kaingaroa Village
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Body found in water still treated as unexplained
Police are urging anyone with information about Eugene Nicholas to get in touch.
Person seriously injured in Coromandel crash
Police were called around 8.50pm and the person was airlifted to Auckland Hospital.
Inflation clauses costing councils millions
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Local Focus: 'Massive increase' in clothing need as cost of living bites, winter nears
Koha Apparel is on a mission to help the vulnerable look good and feel great.
The Premium Debate: Mum of injured teen speaks out after street racers arrested
Our readers have their say.
A history of violence: Former Mongrel Mob member jailed for 29th time
'You have spent most of your life in prison,' Judge tells repeat offender.
Hospitality awards 2023 finalists announced
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Matt Cowley: Our biggest threat to business
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Mark Lister: What if the US debt ceiling isn’t resolved?
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Te Whakatōhea’s decades-long claim finally settled
Te Whakatōhea settlement has been one of the longest-running and most contentious.
'Mind-blowing': Film project uses AI to bring Māori history to life
AI technology tipped to change face of film is being used in a Māori history series.
Whānau Day: Immunisations, food, music and kids activities available
“We are kaupapa Māori, easy to access and care about the hauora [health] of our people.”
'I dread it': Bay roads like playing 'Russian roulette', local tells Nats
Residents told National Party representatives how perilous local roads have become.
Part of Cameron Rd reduced to one-way this weekend
The council is doing stormwater upgrades.
Boat capsizes at Kaituna River bar in Maketu
The person who was in the boat is now back on land.
Traffic building after crash blocks SH2 lane near Bethlehem
Police responded to the crash at 2.30pm.
'Petrified': CEO, nurse prepare to skydive to raise cash for Cancer Society
"I just want to give back to the Cancer Society because they give so much."
'What any local would do': Hordes jumping 'horrendous' SH2 queues, council counts show
The council says drivers are already tense enough with the current congestion.
Hipkins: NZ needs to 'rethink' how roading infrastructure is funded
The Prime Minister says the fast uptake of EVs could affect petrol tax revenue.
'Hugely demanding': Firefighters head to Canada to help tackle wildfires
Canada has had more than 500 wildfires this season.
'It's a relief': Mum of injured teen speaks out after 100 cops target street racers
The mother's comments come after arrests were made and cars seized.
Watch: Crews return to Gate Pa house fire after flames spotted
”I haven’t seen flames that high in a long time.”
'Rat runners' label 'unfair to rats': Councillor lashes out over clogged roads
The problem is believed to be making traffic congestion on SH2 worse than it should be.
Lawyer embezzled thousands of dollars from clients. Now he wants to practice again.
Christopher Twigley was struck off five years ago.
Fountain death: Child would have been 5 this week
The Coroner has opened an inquiry into the death.
3km pathway: New build begins along Pāpāmoa coast
The shared path will have rest stops, new public toilets and spots for food trucks.
How you can transform food waste into sustainable savings
Opinion: Expert tips on saying goodbye to food waste and hello to savings.
Concern as heavy industry seeks to continue discharging contaminants
Council considering applications from Allied Asphalts Ltd and Higgins Group Ltd.