Latest from Coromandel Town

Missing plane found crashed in Coromandel

A plane which went missing in the Coromandel yesterday has been found crashed.

Hamilton scores shock rating as NZ's top summer spot

Rival mayors say people are going to Hamilton for the events, and not much else.

Beach tragedy: Teen on sea biscuit fatally struck by propeller

The teen was on a sea biscuit and was struck by the boat's propeller.

One dead after boating incident off Coromandel Peninsula

Cordons are in place while emergency services work at the scene.

Drizzly start to the weekend with risk of thunderstorms for parts of NZ

The drizzly start to the weekend in Auckland and Northland is set to persevere today.

Local Focus: Thames residents push Council to do more on climate change

Locals of the low-lying town motivated to make change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'There's a big dark shape and then a fin came out of the water'

The Wright family were swimming at Ōtama Beach when they spotted a shark.

Coromandel coast road: SH25 reopens after motorcyclist critically injured

Both lanes of the Thames Coast Rd have now reopened after this morning's crash.

Man pushed into an open fire dragged himself to creek

A man suffered serious and extensive burns after he was pushed into an open fire on Jan 1

One dead, two injured in crash on SH2 near Waitakaruru

A person has been killed in a crash in Waitakaruru, in Waikato, today.

Searchers rested 18 days into hunt for Coromandel man

Search and rescue crews are being rested as stormy weather approaches from the west.

Friends, family fear for safety of missing Coromandel man

Shannon Earle Makowharemahihi has been missing for 10 days.

Wild weather to ease in north; south braces for snow

Torrential rain that flooded parts of the North Island is expected to ease.

New Year storm cost insurers more than $34m

More than 4200 claims were made following the weather event.

DNA-inspired DIY claims top prize in housing awards

A family bach has reaped top gong at this year's regional housing awards.

Local Focus: ‘District Councils lack expertise for mangrove management’

Mangroves protect coastlines and reduce carbon loading Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Submissions sought on mangroves management

Future of mangroves in Coromandel and Hauraki in hands of central government. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Flu alert: the town that quarantined itself

Coromandel's historic blockade could lead the way on flu protection.