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'Huge': $1m-plus sales soar in small seaside holiday towns
The number of $1 million-plus properties sold in Waihi Beach has tripled in a year.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Shark expert urges caution for beach-goers after Waihī death
Sharks can "be very abundant in some places" in summer, the marine biologist says.
'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.
Devastated family of teen killed in shark attack 'in shock'
"She was a lovely girl, a fun girl, always bubbly, into anything."
Fatal shark attack: Victim named as 19-year-old Hamilton woman
Police have released the name of the woman who died after the attack yesterday.
'No coincidence': Suspected shark attack where great white caught last summer
Bay marine experts say bronze whaler or hammerhead unlikely in Bowentown attack.
'Extremely traumatic': Family of shark attack victim grief-stricken
Matt Lawry said after hearing the sirens he went down to the beach to investigate.
Highway reopens after person thrown from vehicle in Waihī crash
The crash happened about 9.20am.
Mountain bike rider airlifted in critical condition
Emergency services have attended an incident at Bowentown.
Five eco-friendly stays for a clear summer conscience
There's something sustainable for every budget.
Do do do do: Baby great white reeled in at BOP beach
Not many people can say their first catch was a great white shark.
Instant death: The man who shot his 'best friend' in the face
'He did not realise the shotgun was loaded... before he pulled the trigger'.
Two Lotto players split $800,000 Strike prize
But you could still be a winner, with $5 million up for grabs on Saturday.
Ferocious weather first claimed their life raft, and then their yacht. This is how three Kiwi sailors survived
Help came from above, and just in time.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)
Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).
Labour Party summer camp case: Court protects man from toxic social media 'mob'
Court of Appeal says social media has become a toxic place with 'internet vigilantism'.
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.
Police name victim of fatal Waihī crash
The crash happened between a car and a campervan on State Highway 2 last weekend.
Gold Rush: $1.7b vein at Waihi could mean 300 more jobs
Resource review should be good news for jobs in the town
One dead after car and campervan crash in Waihī
One patient was airlifted to hospital after a crash in Waihī.
Local Focus: Coromandel electorate explained
The addition of Omokoroa may impact voting results. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Coromandel electorate explained
Will Omokoroa make a difference to the vote? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'We've had a bit of a hiding': Tornado as Bay of Plenty lashed with wild weather
"Driving conditions will also be hazardous with surface flooding and poor visibility."
Labour Party summer camp case: Suppressed 'political football' returns to court
High Court judge accepted harm from publication, but prosecution is hard for everyone.
Local Focus: Kiwis rediscovering the joys of campgrounds
Big turnout expected for Queen's Birthday weekend. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Kiwis rediscovering the joys of campgrounds
Big turnout expected for Queen’s Birthday weekend. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Exclusive: Lost for 3 nights in the bush - 'they can't believe I am alive'
Liam McPherson: 'On the last day, I just couldn't walk. My body was just drained.'
'We are all just elated': Man found alive in bush after three days
"Cold and weak" but alive after three days in bush.
Where is Liam Mcpherson? Canyon staff join search
Twelve search and rescue teams are looking for the 28-year-old in the Waiorongomai Valley.