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'They'd be stupid not to': Act cashes in on Paul Henry's star power to make case for party vote
The former broadcaster has fronted 29 public meetings since announcing his candidacy.
Latest from Thames-Coromandel District
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Wood-loaded truck gutted in fiery blaze near Thames
The blaze broke out on a key Coromandel Peninsula route, which has now been blocked. Video / Supplied
One person airlifted after serious crash closes Coromandel highway
SH25 is closed in both directions between Whitipirorua Rd and Aileen Place.
Hollywood stars in NZ: A-listers spotted in Waikato and Auckland for Minecraft movie sequel
Filming of the Minecraft sequel began in Huntly in late April.
Forestry firms fined $200k after truck driver dies on unsafe Coromandel road
Greg Stevens, 59, died when his loaded truck rolled on a steep forest road.
Local gold miner to pay record tax bill after price soars past US$5000
OceanaGold is paying record tax and royalties on the back of a whopping 2025 gold price.
Widespread flooding isolates Thames township
SH25 into Thames has been cut off by flooding as Cyclone Vaianu moves across the North Island, with NZDF Unimogs deployed to the region. Video / NZ Herald
Two Bay councils make 'landmark' water decision after long debate
Tauranga and Western Bay to form water organisation – with Thames-Coromandel keen to join.
'Disappointed': Police arrest 30 people at Beach Hop in Whangamatā
Police issued around 40 liquor-ban infringement notices at the event.
All Blacks legend's tyre business goes into liquidation
The Thames store was sold to a new owner about a month before liquidation.
'Meth-addled' pair's $70k crime wave led police on dangerous pursuit
They stole cars, a caravan and broke into a man's home, threatening him at knifepoint.
Thames man bashes sister over head with cans of baked beans
The 60-year-old lives 'on the brink of society' rurally on the Coromandel peninsula.
One dead after boat capsizes in 'choppy and windy' water off popular Thames beach
One person in a serious condition was taken to hospital by ambulance.
Cut off, flooded and in the dark: Landslip takes out house, two rescued; North Island states of emergency continue overnight
Widespread flooding has isolated towns and submerged homes.
Evacuations in Waihī Beach after state of emergency declared for BoP
People can evacuate to the local RSA if they can't stay with friends or family.
'Significant distress': Shot fired at popular Thames swimming hole
The Eagle helicopter tracked a fleeing vehicle and officers arrested two people.
Tairua residents call for long-term dredging plan amid safety concerns
The call follows at least four vessels running aground on the sandbar this year.
Changing of the guard: Waikato mayors out as new faces sweep in
Only Hauraki, South Waikato, Waitomo and Ruapehu kept their mayors.
Live: Macindoe takes Hamilton mayoralty
Voting has closed, and the first results have come in this afternoon.
Mayor’s vote forces U-turn on Tauranga's water plan
Mayor Mahé Drysdale’s vote reversed the in-house water plan decision.
NZ's ugliest trophy? 105 year-old rugby cup on the line in Rotorua
The Peace Cup was inaugurated to mark the end of World War I.
Phil Gifford: The magic of the Ranfurly Shield and its legendary moments
Phil Gifford shares four Ranfurly Shield stories that resonate with him.
Gin made by tiny distillery crowned world's best at global awards
Arrowtown Distillery also won an accolade.