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Hauraki-Coromandel Post
Thames' latest attraction opens
Park officially opens following Covid, weather and economic disruptions.
Chiefs forward pack re-stocked
Samipeni Finau will be back on the park with his big presence in the loose forward trio.
A different kind of marathon will see dunes restored in Coromandel
Thousands of plants help to slow coastal erosion.
Community gives input on Cathedral Cove reopening options
DoC hosted a drop-in sessions in Hahei and Whitianga last weekend.
Best kept secret in Waihi Beach perfect for awards night
Time to salute community gems and acknowledge local businesses who excel.
Chiefs playmaker Naitoa Ah Kuoi re-signs until 2026
Ah Kuoi played his 50th game for the Gallagher Chiefs this season.
Defence force parachutes with the stars over Coromandel Peninsula
The Coromandel Peninsula was used to simulate a realistic jungle environment.
Waikato news
Sports galore for Taupō kids thanks to local organisation
A Taupō organisation is working tirelessly to help kids find a sport they love.
'The people's trail': Plans to link Coromandel communities
Dedicated volunteers who want Tairua to Pauanui off-road trail see huge benefits.
Lotto Powerball not struck, rolls over to $43m
Powerball prize is the largest this year and sixth-largest in Lotto NZ history.
Rural news
The rural women breaking the grass ceiling in the 1940s
Women’s Division of the Farmer’s Union became Women’s Division Federated Farmers in 1947.
What makes a good farmer and is there an urban/rural divide?
Do urban and rural groups have different ideas about good farmers?
Kem Ormond: Chelsea Flower Show a wealth of floral wonder
OPINION: I was drawn into the Great Pavilion with its dazzling displays.
Buyer pays $711,000 for South Auckland home sight unseen
She was determined to buy after missing out on earlier auctions that same day.
Ex-Chorus chief selling his multi-million-dollar waterfront home as he quits NZ
JB Rousselot and wife Susan spent hundreds of thousands of dollars transforming the house.
More local news
Chiefs and Magic swap sports ahead of home games
The captain’s run saw Chiefs players take on the Magic ahead of their home matches.
Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards in for revamp
The biennial awards have received a few new categories.
Huge crowd expected for Chiefs Hurricanes clash
The Hurricanes haven't tipped the Chiefs in Hamilton since 2020.
Coromandel property values see steep rise
Since the district’s last revaluation, residential values have increased 33 per cent.
Larry the duck becomes Daisy from Hikuai
It appears Larry has a tragic tale of lost love but is reunited with extended family.
Rain-maker: Warning severe North Island weather could cause flash flooding
An orange alert is already in place for one region, where up to 160mm could fall.