New ZealandMajority of watercraft fatalities not wearing lifejackets“That could have been 16 lives potentially saved had they been wearing one.”08 Jan 11:10 PM
Property‘Jaws would drop’: Iconic bach sells for secret sumBeach town starting to feel the heat.08 Jan 05:58 PM
New Zealand'Mate to many': Mother of Coromandel shooting victim thanks friends, family for supportMabbott was shot dead and another man was injured in the Coromandel last month.07 Jan 05:07 AM
New ZealandBeachgoers with no swimming skills a frustrationBeachgoers at a popular Coromandel beach are proving frustrating for lifeguards.07 Jan 01:28 AM
New ZealandThe NZ region with the highest road death toll in 2024Roads in this region claimed 192 lives from 2022 to 2024.07 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandThames-Coromandel deputy mayor calls out ‘rich little s***s’ at troublesome holiday hotspotTerry Walker says there is a regular pattern of vandalism at Pāuanui over New Year.06 Jan 01:12 AM
New ZealandSerious injuries: Vehicle crashes into building at holiday hotspotTwo helicopters were sent to the scene.05 Jan 09:29 PM
New Zealand'Silliness': Incidents prompt warning for beachgoers in 'most dangerous month'Holidaymakers urged to stay cautious; lifeguards report manageable issues.02 Jan 04:03 AM
New ZealandSH25 reopens after six injured in Whangamatā house fireBrigades from Whangamatā, Ōnemana-Ōpoutere, Waihi, Paunanui, Tairua and Paeroa attended. 31 Dec 09:14 PM
New ZealandFight led to death of zoo’s beloved capybaraLuna's fellow enclosure mate caused a number of wounds, which led to her death.31 Dec 09:13 PM
New ZealandWet start to 2025 for holiday hotspots and main centres across NZThe first day of 2025 is forecast to deliver rain to all the main centres.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year’s Eve weather: Chch fireworks show canned, East Coast thunder and downpour alert continues MetService says showers and strong winds should ease for most as midnight approaches. 31 Dec 02:48 AM
New ZealandMixed weather to welcome new year as North basks in sun, South faces rainContaminated beaches in Gisborne; other North Island spots to enjoy sunny New Year's Eve.28 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandHoliday hotspot beaches close after separate shark sightings'Dozens of people raced out of the water,' one witness said.28 Dec 04:11 AM
New ZealandFive drink drivers caught as police upscale testing in holiday hotspot'We are all too familiar with the devastating results drink-driving can cause.'28 Dec 03:09 AM
New ZealandShark sightings force Coromandel beaches to close temporarilyWhiritoa closed intermittently on Friday and Waihī shut for a stretch on Christmas Day.27 Dec 05:36 AM
New ZealandMotorists asked to postpone travels after fatal Coromandel crash causes major delaysPolice say travellers face a 90-minute delay on the SH25a route.26 Dec 11:40 PM
New Zealand‘Take extra care’: Warnings as giant seas, severe winds threaten holiday plansA low-pressure system to the east is forecast to drive in southerlies.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAccused murderer Stuart Edmondson’s 50 pigs and three dogs saved by animal welfare groupMale pigs be desexed then will 'live their best lives'.22 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandSpate of crashes leave one dead, several injured and part of SH1 closedSeven people have died in road crashes around the country since Wednesday. 20 Dec 10:02 PM
New ZealandGlimmer of hope for NZME's Waikato community newspapersThe Taupō & Tūrangi Herald will continue in the new year – what about the rest?20 Dec 05:30 PM
New Zealand‘They were smashed everywhere’: Teen rescues kids swept into ‘violent’ surfKeira Hayidakis, 18, fought off rough waves and strong currents to save two children.20 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandCoromandel murder-accused’s pigs to be moved to WellingtonAn animal welfare group is coming to collect around 40 of the 'pet pigs'.19 Dec 11:18 PM
New Zealand'Like coming home': Summer holidaymakers set to pack out campgrounds'We are preparing for the busiest summer we have seen.'19 Dec 04:02 PM
New ZealandTwo flown to hospital after water rescue off Coromandel coastTwo helicopters were sent to the incident near Ōnemana Beach.19 Dec 07:18 AM
OpinionAl WilliamsSaying goodbye to the Hauraki-Coromandel PostAl Williams is forced to bid the paper farewell after only 9 months on the job.19 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandTraffic management in place at Tairua trouble spot over peak summer periodTairua’s one-lane Pepe Stream bridge becomes a significant bottleneck every summer.19 Dec 12:17 AM
OpinionAlison SmithFirst HC Post editor remembers community paper's early daysOPINION: Alison Smith was the newspaper's first editor.19 Dec 12:00 AM
OpinionThames-Coromandel mayor Len Salt pays tribute to community newspaperThames-Coromandel mayor Len Salt weighs in on newspaper closure.18 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandHC Post closure marks end of 45-year-journeyThere is more history to the Hauraki-Coromandel Post than meets the eye.18 Dec 03:30 PM
New ZealandFears Coromandel murder-accused's pigs will be 'targets for hunters'A Givealittle page made an 'urgent appeal' for their safety.18 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'More rescues': Swells spark rip warning for holiday hotspotsIt comes as holidaymakers begin flocking to eastern beaches.17 Dec 06:03 PM
New ZealandAlleged Coromandel shooter named as victim's family come together to grieveStuart Edmondson made a brief appearance in the High Court this morning.16 Dec 10:30 PM
New ZealandTorrential rain, large hail: MetService issues urgent warning while thunderstorms rattle AucklandThere is a risk of flooding as the upper North Island is soaked by the storms. 16 Dec 07:24 AM
