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Waikato SH25 crash victim was Eli Boyd Wallace
He was 32-year-old Eli Boyd Wallace, from Auckland.
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From trolley duty to management and now community hero
After becoming pregnant, Sibley managed to complete high school while also working.
Fire destroys house at Cooks Beach, Coromandel
Smoke and flames could be seen from Whitianga.
Emotional haka as council votes for Māori wards
The council just became the 10th local authority in Waikato to establish the seats.
Debris from wrecked luxury launch litters pristine Coromandel beach
The 15m luxury vessel was taken apart after it sank near Mercury Bay.
Salvage of 15m launch that sunk off Whitianga delayed
The vessel struck rocks near an island.
Coromandel storm: Paediatric occupational therapist has to reshedule all appointments
102mm of rain has fallen in eight hours with more to come.
Man's life saved after cardiac arrest during water race, but who gave mystery kiss?
It's the 3rd lucky on-water outcome for a dad saved after his heart stopped 3km offshore.
Cyclone Gabrielle's legacy will rock Hamilton this summer
Hamilton leaders are excited about big event opportunity next year.
Coromandel facing more roading woes: 'This was meant to be the comeback summer'
The main highway between Hikuai and Whangamatā was closed after a washout on Sunday.
'Torture' or 'cancel culture'? School turns down fishing scholarship
Teacher says game fishing is torture - others say move is 'cancel culture gone mad'.
'Heartbreaking': The toll of four ram raids in four months
"It's not just the physical damage and costs but the impact on their emotional wellbeing."
Flotilla sends clear message to Russian oligarch at his Northland luxury lodge
Yachts, dinghies, kayaks and a paddleboarding dog converged on Helena Bay.
'It's devastating': Tourism faces another hurdle due to Omicron
Hospitality industry taking another hit as threat looms of a full-scale outbreak.
Body of missing fisherman found near Coromandel
The body was discovered south of Kennedy Bay near Whangapoua.
Ōtorohanga homicide: Accused granted suppression after threats
Two men are jointly charged with murder, while one of the men has an additional charge.
Weather warning: Rain, wind set to strike North Island areas
A heavy rain warning is already in place for one area, and strong wind watches for others.
Nailing it: 17-year-old apprentice impresses on the job and builds new future
Abbey Mills is one of hundreds who left school in 2020 to start an apprenticeship.
No prosecution of mayday yachties who went missing off Coromandel coast
The skipper didn't seem to know how the mayday system worked.
Aerial photos show dozens of sharks off Coromandel beach
The bronze whalers and hammerheads are seen enjoying the sparkling waters.
The humble Kiwi bach: The best places to buy
It's harder in a hot market to find an affordable bach - but it can be done, agents say.
Coromandel scrub fire: Residents evacuated, 40 firefighters at scene
The alarm was raised just before 2.30pm.
Cars abandoned: Four wade to safety after becoming trapped in floodwaters
Coromandel locals and tourists have been urged to stay home and avoid the roads.
Local Focus: Coromandel electorate explained
The addition of Omokoroa may impact voting results. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
How a luxury weekend getaway helped heal a broken heart
From heartbreak in the Hawke's Bay to a happy ending.
Interactive: Police stats - Kiwis eager to dob each other in during lockdown
During the coronavirus pandemic alert levels, the public was asked to report breaches.
Two stricken ships, one leaking diesel fuel, in the Coromandel Peninsula
Commercial liner and yacht in trouble in two separate incidents.
Community 'gutted' over removal of Whitianga-based rescue helicopter
"We've been short-changed. We've been ripped off," chopper trust chairman says.
Flooding closes Coromandel, Waikato roads - what's in store today
Sunny conditions are expected in most parts of the country today.