Al Williams is the editor of the HC Post, based in Whangamata.
Al Williams has worked in daily and community titles in New Zealand and overseas. Most recently he was the deputy editor of Cook Islands News.
16 people rescued from island wildlife sanctuary after waka crews swamped
Three waka ama crews became stranded on the island.
Rugby player flown to hospital after on-field injury
Injured senior Mercury Bay rugby player airlifted to hospital.
One dead in Coromandel shed fire
Emergency services were alerted to the fire about 5.20pm Sunday.
Unruly behaviour mars Repco Beach Hop Festival
Beach Hop was marred by some unruly behaviour but police generally happy.
Let's go to the Hop! More than 110,000 expected
Traffic is building up as Beach Hop 2024 gets under way.
Life's a Beach Hop in Whangamatā
More than 100,000 people are expected to attend the 50s and 60s-themed event.
Concerns raised over $1 million Coromandel fishing contest
Event organisers and fisheries officials happy with fish population and methods.
Whangamatā Area School scoops up win at inaugural surfing event
The inaugural New Zealand School Surfing Festival was held at Muriwai this week.
Fishing contestants race to best spots for share of $2 million in prizes
Hundreds of boats set off for the best fishing spots from a shotgun start.