Articles by Tom Eley

• Lower North Island

  

  'This is a true taonga': Piece of centuries-old waka found in stream

  Sunday, 5 January 2025, 3:16pm

  A large part of a waka, possibly dating back to the 16th century, has been found by a man swimming in the Waiari Stream at...

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• Lower North Island

  

  Pike River, earthquakes and cats up trees: Former firefighter honoured

  Thursday, 2 January 2025, 2:39pm

  In his 50 years as a firefighter, including helping lead responses to the Christchurch earthquake and Pike River mine disaster,...

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