Latest from Coromandel Peninsula

10 days out from Xmas, what might Santa deliver?

Meteorologist says a break in the unsettled weather could be on the cards for Christmas.

‘Emergency closure’: Scallop fishing in Coromandel banned amid ‘dire’ decline

The closure, which begins on Friday, would be initially in place for three months.

Summer on hold: Heavy rain across the country will once again return

Heavy rain and wind warnings are in place for northern regions.

Watch: Moment tornado hits houses on Thames Rd, Paeroa leaves destruction behind

Houses were shattered after a tornado hit town yesterday.

Motorists urged to 'drive with caution' after bad weather causes slips overnight

There are road closures in Waikato and Bay of Plenty.

Bankrupt builder jailed for raping intoxicated sleeping woman

Jaden Melgren jailed six years, four months for raping a sleeping woman.

Missing kayaker believed to be body found on Auckland beach

The formal identification of a body found in Beachlands on Sunday is ongoing.

‘One hell of a night’: Hurricane-force rain and wind lash North Island

Evacuations have occurred in Tokomaru Bay on the East Coast as river levels rise.

2000 homes without power in Coromandel town; yacht washes ashore

Stormy weather causing problems as it moves south.