Two in hospital following North Waikato house fire

New Cathedral Cove track to open at a third of original cost

The Hahei Beach Short Walk was initially closed in 2023 following Cyclone Gabrielle, before another severe weather event in January 2026 destroyed a planned reroute.

'Sick and tired': Trust blocks vehicle access to beach

"We used to go and gather about a dozen sacks of pipi for the marae, and they’re no longer there. They are dying," Merv Ranga said.

Off-duty cop knocked out after starting fight at taxi stand

The off-duty officer had been out drinking when he instigated a fight with a member of the public, with police finding his actions amounted to serious misconduct.

The maverick mayor who's a tattooist, coffin owner and panelbeater

Matamata-Piako's mayor Ash Tanner is unapologetically himself, in politics and life.