Coromandel & Hauraki news
Waihī house fire: Probe into cause of man's death
What started a fatal house blaze in Waihī is still being investigated.
'Quite fun': Hamish's quail egg business takes flight
Hamish began rearing quails for their eggs at age 11.
‘It’s all backwards’: Father admitted to bar thanks to his daughter
"It was a very proud moment to say the least."
Aucklanders wake to thunderstorms, 5000 lightning strikes overnight
Residents will be inspecting their properties for damage.
"I don't want to go to a restaurant and have pea foam. I just want the pea."
It's all about kai and community at Falls Retreat, a paddock-to-plate paradise.
Where top NZ chefs go for the best winter dining spots
From Sam Low to Simon Levy, NZ’s top foodies and chefs share their favourite winter spots.
'All sorts of destruction': Tornado strikes Hamilton, thunderstorms buffet upper north
Civil Defence warned Waikato weather remains 'highly dynamic'.
'Basketball-sized rocks': SH25 reopens after slips cleared in Coromandel
A detour via the peninsula's east coast was the only route option for most of today.
Waikato news
Family selling their ski chalet to get better parking spot for their plane
Waikato couple built luxury A-frame in National Park.
Drones could be coming to farm sheds and beaches near you
At Fieldays’ first Drone Zone, manufacturers and businesses had the chance to showcase how drones are revolutionising farming and fishing. Video / Maryana Garcia
'Life-changing': International flights return to Hamilton Airport
Jetstar's first planes to Sydney and Gold Coast have taken off from Hamilton this week.
Rural news
Meet the $80,000 record Hereford bull coming to Gisborne
Wilencote and Mokairau were partners in a $80,000 auction record bull purchase this week.
The Country: Winston Peters on geopolitics
Winston Peters, Jane Smith, Mike McIntyre, Warwick Catto and Jamie Strang.
Meat and skincare on the agenda for PM's first day in China
Christopher Luxon's first day in China includes a surprising win for cosmetics exporters.
Family selling their ski chalet to get better parking spot for their plane
Waikato couple built luxury A-frame in National Park.
Mystery buyer snaps up historic convent for $275,000
The building had attracted the attention of paranormal investigators.
More local news
Council floats supergroup proposal for community feedback
Ruapehu is considering a “potentially more beneficial” water services partnership.
Heavy rain moves north as wet weather system crosses New Zealand
MetService has issued heavy rain and strong wind watches for the middle of the country.
Waikato rescue helicopter completes almost 50 missions in April
Five motor vehicle accidents were among last month's callouts.
'Very worried': Police search harbour area for man missing since Anzac Day
He left an address on Tobie Place around 11.15pm on Anzac Day.
The NZ beach named among the world's 50 best for 2025
Three Australian beaches made the list this year but the Coromandel spot is NZ's only one.
'Thunderstorms possible': Auckland faces threat of heavy rain as students return to school
A heavy rain watch is in place for Auckland and Great Barrier Island until 9am.