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Thunderstorms are possible for the upper North Island to start the week.
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Polar blast to bring more snow, hail, heavy rain and strong winds across the motu
MetService is warning wind gusts exceeding 110km/h are possible in Auckland.
Spy: Bree Tomasel has a new partner in crime on Celebrity Treasure Island
Watch: The surprising Kiwi star who will be sharing hosting duties.
Grandmother wins appeal over $400 freedom camping fine after beach visit
'I'd sooner go to prison than pay for it,' says woman after receiving infringement notice.
'No longer an emergency': Coromandel speed limits to return to normal
There is some community support for retaining reduced speeds.
Rock Salt: Mayor straps on guitar for live gig
Thames-Coromandel mayor Len Salt is strapping on his guitar for a night of live music.
Alive to tell the story: 5-year-old happy and healthy after scary start to life
'She often claims the Westpac Helicopter as ‘hers’ when she sees it fly over.'
Business awards winners encourage others to get involved
'It is critical for any business to be a valued part of their local community.'
Coromandel youth music festival gets the nod
An independent commissioner says the organised music festival will benefit youth.
Everclear frontman keen to explore more of NZ during summer tour
Everclear frontman Art Alexakis excited about touring outside the main centres.
Council investigating public access to new $15m wharf
Members of the public are asking why they can't use a new $15 million wharf.
Concerns over 'granny flat' rule change, but council agrees something needs to be done
There are ongoing problems with a lack of accommodation in the Coromandel.
Possum control providing 'stark' difference to Coromandel forests
DOC compared areas where 1080 has been used to those where it has not.
New surf lifesaving building gets $1.5m boost
Whiritoa Lifeguard Service is planning to build a $5 million clubhouse.
Granny flats proposal will not address housing market failures, council says
Removing or reducing consent requirements would have minimal impact on costs.
Whangamatā Half Marathon competitors 'pay it forward' to ease cost on others
Paying it forward helps people compete if they can't afford the entry fee.
Official funding for events to lift regional tourism
The Government is giving grants to boost Bay of Plenty and Coromandel tourism.
Surfer wants parking fees at popular beach used to fund lifeguards
A Hot Water Beach surfer says his club deserves a piece of the paid parking pie.
Thank you for the music: How concert group came together
A not-for profit incorporated society is bringing live music to Thames.
Couple ready to move on but not retire
Clive and Sue Roberts are moving on after decades in a Whangamatā business.
Mercury Bay Boating Club moves step closer to new site for clubrooms
Mercury Bay Boating Club’s mission to relocate its clubrooms is a step closer.
Why some Waikato election boundaries are changing
Approximately 2400 Thames-Coromandel voters would move into Waihou constituency.
Roading package delivers $21m for Coromandel highways
Roads across the region are still feeling the effects of storm damage.
Millions of mussels to help restore Hauraki Gulf ecosystem
Green-lipped mussels used to reverse destructive fishing practices.
5 places to inspire your next staycation in NZ
Your really don’t need a far-flung holiday to reap the rewards.
New Summer Concert Tour site delayed by severe weather events
The new festival site development was delayed because of weather and economic conditions.
Tourist hot spot generates $1.5m in parking revenue
Users pays charges at the tourist hotspot are proving lucrative.
Town to get one of its one-lane bridges replaced – but the other will have to wait
It will cost up to $125 million to replace all the bridges but bottlenecks will continue.
$180k fine after worker seriously injured by mussel harvesting machine
Maritime NZ has issued a warning to operators after a marine farm worker was badly hurt.
Heavy rain watches, 10m waves as 'weather bomb' looms
High waves are also expected near the centre of the rapidly deepening low.
'They have nowhere to go': Fears for rough sleepers in Thames
'They are wet, they are cold, and they have got nowhere to go.'
Weather bomb could brush past country, heavy rain watch for four regions
‘If this occurs, the media have permission to use the term “Weather bomb!’, says expert.
Last round of event funding on offer for Coromandel
The region's tourism office has $80,000 up for grabs.
Multiple explosions heard as vehicles burn in possible arson attack
Three vehicles set alight on waterfront.