Waihi community shares in achievement of Benny Jones

Bigger boats, utes, trailers, pressure rapidly growing with development of Whitianga

A volunteer displays a medal from one council beside an infringement letter from another.

Coromandel based owners hope kiwis support little guys as Covid-19 grant helps big players

Billy Bowman is out to unite like-minded people as he swims, kayaks, cycles and runs.

Councillors debate what to tell the public about approving or not approving mayor signing.

Treasury houses important archive of community newspapers now including Waihi Leader

When community newspapers were deemed 'non essential' it was a blow to our loyal readers

Submitters say the council denied community groups keen to use the land chance to submit.

Dr Tom on the Coromandel after a chat with Onemana Rural Fire Chief Jo Adams seeks visit

Alter egos come out to parade as steampunkers paint the town of Thames red in festival

Author says you don't have to have had an interesting life to build a steampunk character

An artist has gained an income stream and therapy through charcoal realism.

Residents turn out to demonstrate wish for tsunami sirens to be upgraded on Coromandel.

The 21 birthday celebration of Whangamata's Beach Hop had many winners but one for certain

Unprecedented demand for wood supplies and logging contractors busier than ever

Board of trustees called on to persuade teacher not to resign.

Opoutere artist finds space for creative flow and showcases in Whangamata Easter Art Trail

Rock and Roll takes over Port Rd as cars rev and rumble in for Repco Beach Hop 21st.

Small car ladies at Repco Beach Hop turn heads and even raise money for charity

Of 680 students you could have as many as 50 who don't have anything to eat: principal

Information has not previously been made public by NZTA, says: MP Scott Simpson.

Repco Beach Hop 21 began yesterday and runs until Sunday, with a record 1000 participants.

Engineers advising NZTA against a "do nothing" option on Hikuai bridge in Coromandel

Former PD supervisor Grace found her man through a shared love of rock 'n' roll.

Sandy is the name given to the baby pink 1956 Ford Thunderbird for one lucky winner

Volunteering from willing hunters, hikers and pet lovers of Pauanui and Tairua finds pups.

Town is adorned with 26 double flags and 19 singles that cost $7000 and are now in tatters

Art collective membership has grown 20 per cent this year as Coromandel creatives gather.

Choose a form of physical activity that you actually enjoy, says Thames personal trainer

Barrier installed after gentle but persistent lobbying over years by Kopuarahi School

The dog daycare and grooming firm was prepared but is already reviewing plans to improve.

The Repco Beach Hop 21 Birthday Party couldn't have ended better for one generous couple.

Shayne Johnson to run 74km over 48 hours to fundraise for Ronald McDonald House.

Highly capable predator getting more confident the more people fish and spearfish: expert

You know everyone who's in the pool around here, probably too well.

Eight guys pulled on a jersey to contest in the Over 60s at the NZ Surfing Nationals.

Larissa and horse Sprite are approaching another two years' worth of hours and 8000km

Rescue operation only found one of two kiwi moved to sanctuary where stoat killed birds.

Some 2000 eels were evacuated from a blocked waterway of the Hauraki Plains.

Owner Margaret Kaye also buys books from locals and donates what's not kept to Hospice.

Noddy Watts: It sounds selfish but we got this country all to ourselves

Judge: Council's decision not to sign ''was not unreasonable', but it did not consult

Mines Rescue team takes out third overall in fundraising in firefighters' skytower climb

Record turnouts continue as the Onemana Thunder Cruise roars at Repco Beach Hop.

Year 10 students have created a bird sanctuary after bird "River", fell from a nest.

Thousands rev into town for Beach Hop warm up party in Waihi.

Dog Charles doesn't associate sheep Graham with chasing sheep, says unlikely duo's owner.

Customers vulnerable to fraud won't be able to visit local bank Whangamata, Waihi, Coro.

New Zealand's favourite celebration of 50s and 60s culture is all go.

There are no rules, meaningful feedback, inspirational role models and stepped challenges

Win spent long days at Takapuna Beach, says son Bruce, as his mum marks 100 years.

Roy and Fred received French Legion of Honour commendations for their roles on D-day

They tend to show up at the last minute and want to organise their own trips.

Former hospital orderly, gib stopper, chef, landscaper says arguing best done by lawyers.

Meeting will confirm community-fundraised hangar and accommodation won't lie empty

Paeroa potter immortalised with award in show at Waihi, featuring more than 20 potters

Project doubles to almost $2 million and still won't be finished before end of summer.

Twelve appliances, helicopter, police and ambulance at fire on outskirts of Whangamata

Abandoned runt has become a star sales member at A1 Homes Whangamata.

Delahunty: Labour sabotaged Minister Sage, breach promise to ban mining Conservation land

Waihi mourns motorcyclist Mike Bainbridge, who died in a crash near the town.

Community-led predator control work uses toxins but there's interest in non-toxic methods

How to get the attention of the world's lawmakers, policymakers, movers and shakers.

Let's do something new, Coromandel!

What happened, where it happened, why we might need to get used to it

For a while there it looked like we wouldn't get any winter sport at all. Not even surfing