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Body recovered in search for missing kayaker at Waihī Beach
The man reportedly went out kayaking on Tuesday morning.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Big year ahead: Waikato’s event calendar already packed
On January 24, five events are already scheduled across the region.
Eastern region rescues soar as beach swimmers ignore flags, patrol hours
Surf lifeguards have carried out 93 rescues since October 25 in the Eastern region.
Swim between the flags: Lifeguards warn as New Year’s crowds surge to beaches
Rescues since October 25 have surged to 74, up from just 17 last year.
'Pretty exciting': Boy, 10, breaks club record with marlin nearly as big as tinny
Father and son estimate it took 45 minutes to reel in the 'electric blue' fish.
Clandestine lab, drugs found as police hit suspected Waikato dealers
About 16 police staff conducted search warrants in Matamata-Piako, Hauraki and Coromandel.
Mount Maunganui lifeguards carry out 11 rescues in one afternoon
Storms have reshaped sandbanks, creating new rips along the main beach.
Housing lift ahead: $5m foreign buyers expected to fuel market activity
'More confidence is starting to brew in the economy with interest rates coming down.'
Small Business: From France to Whangamatā with Coromandel Chocolate
Thomas Capdevielle talks to Tom Raynel about his small business Coromandel Chocolate.
Fatal crash closes road near Whangamatā, diversions in place
Police were called to the scene at 11.40am for the single-vehicle crash.
Vintage bach with $7.8m RV up for grabs
Basic holiday home sits on huge section overlooking the beach.
Kumeū crash: Police identify teen who died after vehicle crashed into house
The vehicle fled police, crashed and flipped upside down before hitting a house.
'Highly venomous': Deadly sea snake washes up on Coromandel beach
"Although they are generally docile ... it’s important not to approach or handle them."
'Politics is costing lives': Top cop's plea for life-saving cancer drug
Experts say patients' lives are hinging on this month's Budget announcement.
'Very worried': Police search harbour area for man missing since Anzac Day
He left an address on Tobie Place around 11.15pm on Anzac Day.
More than 12 times the police force, 60 arrests: Holiday data from summer hotspot revealed
Charges included assault of police, threatening to kill and dangerous driving.
Man strangled partner after All Blacks' game because he was hungry and wanted Uber Eats
The judge said Harrison Bryant was a demanding, belligerent and verbally abusive.
SH25 cleared after after logging truck hit power pole near Whangamatā
Police said contractors were at the scene and there were no reports of injuries.
Best Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 surf beaches – how to vote for the winner
The results are in for NZ's top 10 surf beaches – vote for your favourite now.
Whangamatā community marae draft concept designs released
Whangamatā is a step close to getting a community marae.
Beachgoers with no swimming skills a frustration
Beachgoers at a popular Coromandel beach are proving frustrating for lifeguards.
Thames-Coromandel deputy mayor calls out ‘rich little s***s’ at troublesome holiday hotspot
Terry Walker says there is a regular pattern of vandalism at Pāuanui over New Year.