Latest from Coromandel Peninsula

Storm hits: Power cuts, road closures as rivers rise in Northland

Severe weather watches and warnings are in force.

Heavy rain watches issued for upper North Island, gales to batter Auckland and Northland

'Thunderstorms and localised downpours are possible, especially from Monday evening.'

Coromandel fire: Road to fully open, Fenz boss thanks locals

Fire and Emergency was to conduct another drone flight at first light.

Whangamatā community marae draft concept designs released

Whangamatā is a step close to getting a community marae.

Fighting Coromandel wildfire affects water supply - water testing done in 48 hours

Water testing is currently under way to determine if contaminants are present.

13-year-old boy died after falling from cliffs in Hāhei

People are still accessing Cathedral Cove via a closed walking track after a young boy on holiday with family at Hāhei fell from the cliffs. Video / Al Williams

‘Distressing’ rescue of young girl after 13yo fell to his death at Hāhei Beach

Two young people scrambled up a cliff path before the boy plunged down the bank.

'Arduous conditions': Drones identify multiple hotspots at Coromandel fire

Drones with thermal imaging equipment has surveyed the Black Jack fireground.

Drones join helicopters, firefighters to battle Coromandel blaze

Drones with thermal imaging equipment will survey the Black Jack fireground.

'Mission accomplished': Author Ron Murray dies three days after receiving copies of final book

Ron Murray's wife Jill described him as a 'man of many talents'.

Seabird drowning inquiry: Two people helping investigators

The birds were reportedly captured in fishing nets.

Coromandel fatal crash victim named

Thirteen people died over the official holiday period.

'Frustrating and distressing': DoC appeals for information after seabirds killed

'Extremely frustrating and distressing to hear about this kind of wilful mistreatment.'

Majority of watercraft fatalities not wearing lifejackets

“That could have been 16 lives potentially saved had they been wearing one.”

‘Jaws would drop’: Iconic bach sells for secret sum

Beach town starting to feel the heat.

'Mate to many': Mother of Coromandel shooting victim thanks friends, family for support

Mabbott was shot dead and another man was injured in the Coromandel last month.

Beachgoers with no swimming skills a frustration

Beachgoers at a popular Coromandel beach are proving frustrating for lifeguards.

The NZ region with the highest road death toll in 2024

Roads in this region claimed 192 lives from 2022 to 2024.