February 2026 – Page 8 – The Valley Profile

The Waihī Land Search and Rescue team needs funds to improve its home base. Photo: SUPPLIED

Rescue team calls for community support

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:February 12, 2026
Post category:News

When a hiker gets lost or injured in the bush, more often than not it’s a volunteer who comes to their aid. The Waihī Land Search and Rescue Team -…

A Willoughby St home was destroyed by fire on February 5. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Paeroa home destroyed by fire

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:February 12, 2026
Post category:News

A Paeroa home was destroyed by fire in the evening hours of February 5. Fire and Emergency New Zealand received a call around 2.39pm, to attend the blaze at a…

Four Square Paeroa owner Tim Watts said after six years, it was ‘about time’ that Lotto luck had struck again at his store. PHOTO: TERESA RAMSEY

Long-time Paeroa player finally wins Lotto prize

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:February 11, 2026
Post category:News

Patience has paid off for a Paeroa man who has been playing the same Lotto numbers since the game began nearly four decades ago. Last month, they finally came through.The…

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