Latest from Hauraki-Coromandel

‘Dangerous and reckless’: Police escort mining company truck away from protesters

The protesters dismissed mining company OceanaGold's description, saying it was 'low-key'.

Cash flow! Powerball player wins $10.5m

The ticket was sold at Paper Plus Waihī & Toyworld.

Are you a winner? Lucky punter bags $10.5 million in Powerball jackpot

The winning numbers have been drawn.

Arrests made after burglary accused walk past police station

In total, four people are before the courts after three separate burglaries in Waihī.

48 firefighters, 1 helicopter battling digger and vegetation fire

The fire was reported after 3pm.

Small town New Zealand is really upping its food and coffee game

Worthwhile places to stop on a roadie through the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.

Planned floating restaurant will be a walk down memory lane for many

Old Northland ferry gets glamorous makeover for new gig as a floating restaurant.

Dogs Yardley and Chuck to be honoured on Purple Poppy Day

Yardly and Chuck kept Kiwi soldiers safe in Afghanistan.

Three apartment projects for $800m+ planned for Takapuna

Sites on Anzac St, The Strand and Huron St have been tagged for huge new housing schemes.