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OPINION: 'If we mine the land, it will heal, just as it has in the past.'
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Multiple fallen trees and slips closes SH25 north of Thames
The road is closed on the western side of the Coromandel Pemninsula.
'Not a pretty story': Doctor tackles Dry July after losing six family members to cancer
Dr Kevin Pringle will take part in the annual fundraiser for a second time.
'Life is not a dummy run': Philanthropist gets King's Birthday Honours nod
Leigh Hopper is proud of his family legacy.
Council tight-lipped on Tairua dog attack investigation
The incident involving five dogs took place on May 22.
What's going on with this Tairua one-lane bridge?
The ongoing bridge maintenance works raised questions among ratepayers.
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'Hectic': Hail the size of marbles pelts Auckland, city braces for next severe weather bout
Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong 120km/h gales have hit the city this morning.
Power line and tree topple onto car in Coromandel
The incident was on a private property next to Te Puru School.
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.
'Power cuts and damage': 100km/h gales, thunderstorms to lash top of North Island
People are being told to prepare ahead of time by tying down loose objects.
Coromandel tourism organisation under review
A report has made multiple recommendations for improvement.
Defence force parachutes with the stars over Coromandel Peninsula
The Coromandel Peninsula was used to simulate a realistic jungle environment.
One dead after truck and van crash near Te Aroha
Police have reported serious injuries were sustained in the crash.
Midweek windfall for Hamilton, Coromandel Lotto players
There were 19 second division winners.
Woman in serious condition following dog attack
A woman is serious condition following dog attack.
Coromandel rescue services welcome $63.6m funding boost
The Government is spending more than $60 million over four years.
Larry the duck becomes Daisy from Hikuai
It appears Larry has a tragic tale of lost love but is reunited with extended family.
Lengthy evening detours for Coromandel motorists this week
Lengthy detours for Coromandel motorists this week.
Cathedral Cove walking access options open for public scrutiny
DoC is asking for more feedback on Coromandel’s Cathedral Cove walking access options.
‘How could you rob us of our time with Myles?’: Scammers target rugby player’s funeral
Widow forced to post warning after scammers post fake funeral link.
Larry's winging it in Whangamatā but who's footing the bill?
Town has a feathered friend whose main street antics are 'quacking' everyone up.
Kiwi music stars fight against gold mine plan beneath conservation land
It could be among the first such projects approved under Govt bill.
Gold in the hills
A fight over mining under conservation land is heating up in the Coromandel between Oceania Gold and Martin Donoghue who leading a cohort of musicians into the fray.
Waihī Beach house destroyed by early morning fire
A fire investigator is heading to the scene this morning.
Whenuakura Island rescue crowned rescue of the month
Whangamatā Surf Life Saving Club members got props for the rescue of 16 paddlers.
Low flying military aircraft head to isolated Coromandel beach
Low flying military aircraft expected over isolated Coromandel beach.
'Like nothing I've ever seen': How amateur photographers chased the aurora australis across the skies
Plus: Find out if it's possible to see the aurora tonight.
Kiwi couple married for 65 years share key to long and happy relationship
David and Sheila Callaghan reckon it's about give-and-take in keeping the flame alight.
Rural school to Ivy League: Humble Kiwi teen off to Princeton
Jared Sewell’s ‘full ride’ scholarship is worth more than half a million dollars.
Whangamatā Area School surfers make waves overseas
Whangamata Area School surfers make it to the next round at world champs.
Compacting rubbish machines misused and confused
Compactors are causing headaches at dumps in the Coromandel area.
Young surfers start strong at World Junior Champs
Pauanui's 13-year-old surfing sensation continues to impress.
Hobbit holes a winner in Waikato BOP Architecture Awards
Three Hobbit Hole facades were excavated and transformed into authentic homes.