Latest from Coromandel Peninsula

Power outages, flooding concerns as wild weather rolls in

MetService issued the orange warning at 10am.

Marlborough residents told to evacuate, high winds close Sky Tower eateries, flights cancelled

Restrictions are likely as the Auckland Harbour Bridge gets battered by wind.

Police name man who died in Whitianga house fire

The man was found dead inside a building after the fire was extinguished.

Sea farmers set their sights on a bigger bounty

Industry, iwi and government want to double Waikato aquaculture exports by 2044.

'Loosehead Len' to return to his Coromandel roots

Journalist Phil Gifford set to speak at event in Whangamatā this month.

Karangahake Gorge to close for five nights

Traffic would be reduced to a single lane from April 7.

Whangamatā to get on the pace with its own parkrun

Coromandel town to join worldwide movement for runners, joggers and walkers.

What the weather has in store for Waikato this Easter

Metservice has predicted a slightly wet start to the long weekend.

Beach Hoppers snatch up more than 10,000 programme booklets

Beach Hop organisers said they were pleased with 2024 event and visitor numbers were up.

Pāua to the people: Coromandel locals block poachers

Locals smash pāua poaching ring.

Fishing contestants race to best spots for share of $2 million in prizes

Hundreds of boats set off for the best fishing spots from a shotgun start.

Waihī Golf Club's Beach Cup reaches semi-final stage

Meanwhile, a Whangamatā course hosted a charity event.

Coastguards pull off 'challenging' night rescue in Coromandel

Meanwhile, Waikato Regional Council also rescued a grounded vessel.

Retail spending in Coromandel not keeping up with inflation

While visitor numbers were up, local infrastructure was put under severe pressure.

Coromandel rolls out mental health first aid courses

Coromandel to get mental health first aid courses.

Mangrove trees a concern for Whangamatā community group

Whangamatā Harbour Care raises concern about potential mangrove invasion.

Community leaders cautiously optimistic over Cathedral Cove access track

Cathedral Cove campaigners cautious over first steps to restoration

Big catch: Whitianga to host fishing contest with $1.8 million in prizes

The Kubota Billfish Classic returns to Whitianga next week.