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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
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
'Extremely difficult decision': Lincraft to shut stores across NZ and Australia, 300 jobs affected
The 88-year-old retailer is moving to an online-only business model.
Thief uses wheelbarrow to steal food, tools from charity HQ
Stolen items included a leaf blower, concrete drill, chocolates and V energy drinks.
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.
'I was so brassed off': Sleuthing effort sees century-old locket lost in grocers back with owner
The rose gold locket was found at Woolworths in Pukekohe South.
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.
Diesel spill after boat sinks at Thames wharf
Staff are deploying oil spill booms and assessing the extent of the leak.
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
David Tamihere's decades-old convictions for murdering Swedish tourists have been quashed
The Supreme Court found his 1990 trial was unfair and the evidence was partly 'concocted'.
All Blacks legend's tyre business goes into liquidation
The Thames store was sold to a new owner about a month before liquidation.
Forget L&P - Paeroa is the 'antique capital of New Zealand'
Paeroa now has about seven antique shops and six second-hand stores.
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 to remember': Chiefs halfback Roe hits 50 games in Crusaders clash
The former Hamilton Boys’ High School standout first debuted for the Chiefs in 2021.
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.
Prime Minister met by climate protesters after arriving in Thames
Prime Minister Christoper Luxon was met by climate protesters after arriving in Thames this morning. Video / Gaysorn Thavat
Couple accused of misusing ill friend's money say they have done nothing wrong
The couple have successfully had their bank accounts unfrozen by the court.
New Year Honours: Tech titan, red-hot racer, DIY philanthropist and 97yo organist among 177 recognised
There are four new knights and three new dames in the New Year 2026 Honours out today.
'Heroes': Inside the 12-hour rescue effort to save elderly man from bush
The man was carried out 'taco style' on a stretcher in heavy rain.
East v west: The Coromandel property divide driving $8.5m beach sales
In 2024, 74% of Coromandel buyers came from outside the peninsula.
Body found on beach in search for missing rock fisher near Thames
Local iwi have placed a rāhui on the coastline while the death is investigated.
Desperate search as person missing in water off the Coromandel
A search operation is underway after two people got into difficulty this morning.
Christmas comes early for fans of speed reductions
Sections of SH25 in the Coromandel will drop to 50km/h before the summer holiday peak.
Billy bookcases in Bulls? How to shop at Ikea if you don't live in Auckland
Ikea products can be collected from 29 pick-up points across the country, from this week.