Latest from Coromandel Peninsula

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.

How Waikato observed Anzac Day in words and pictures

“Our way of life and the freedoms we cherish are still at stake.”

Anzac Day not a day to 'glorify war', senior serviceman says

Warrant Officer Class One Lofty Forsyth spoke at Whangamatā's dawn service.

Iwi apply for temporary fishing closures in Hauraki Gulf

The MPI is seeking feedback on an application relating to three areas in the Hauraki Gulf.

Inaugural Whangamatā parkrun proves to be a big hit

The event drew in participants from as far as Hawke's Bay and Lower Hutt.

Thames Museum struggling with 'climbing costs'

The museum is in desperate need of visitors and funds to keep going.

Coastal settlement's repeated calls for speed limit reductions

Little Bay residents plead for speed limit reduction.

Weather woes: Fog scuppers flights in south, heavy rain and thunderstorms for north

Fog in Chch that affected or forced cancellation of more than 40 flights has now cleared.

Town pool built on a sacred burial site to be demolished

A replacement pool would cost up to $77 million.

Storms, heavy rain possible across North Island

Heavy rain watches are in place for the northern half of the North Island.