New ZealandWaikato town named among 'Most Welcoming Cities on Earth'The destination received the accolade as part of Booking.com's Traveller Review Awards.04 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandCoromandel shooting: Stu Edmondson denies charges, trial in two yearsThe shooting occurred near Coromandel town in December, killing Kevin Mabbott.04 Feb 02:36 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Critical tipping point’: When did things turn bad for the Hauraki Gulf’s snapper?What's driven the decline of the oft-caught species? Scientists shed new light.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Community spirit in action’: Students rescue stricken launch stranded on rocksCoastguard called it 'an amazing example of community spirit in action'.24 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandTeenagers face dishonesty charges after spate of crime in CoromandelThe alleged offenders could have been involved in several incidents since early January.21 Jan 10:09 PM
New ZealandDriver injured in truck rolloverFENZ crews arriving at the scene found the truck in a ditch.20 Jan 09:58 PM
New ZealandUS man hooks possible record 250kg tuna near Great Barrier on his third-ever fishing tripThe beginner angler fought a marathon 8.5-hour battle and also missed Christmas lunch.18 Jan 12:53 AM
New ZealandWaihī Refuse Station targeted in ‘senseless vandalism attack’Hauraki District Council reports act of 'senseless vandalism'.17 Jan 01:53 AM
New ZealandWatch: Auckland teen lands monster 52kg tuna on jetskiThe jetski tilted on the ride home due to the fish's weight.16 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland teen reels in 52kg tuna on jetski in Hauraki GulfHector de Mornac, 18, caught a 52kg yellowfin tuna from a jetski on Wednesday by Little Barrier Island. Video/ gonefishing3797 YoutubeWatch16 Jan 09:15 PM
New ZealandFoul language, threats heard before man’s death sparked homicide probeThe man was taken to hospital where he died overnight.14 Jan 06:15 AM
New ZealandUS citizen named as victim of fatal Orongo crashMarcia Shattuck was one of 13 people killed on New Zealand roads over the holidays.13 Jan 12:14 AM
New ZealandRestricted fire season for Waikato Districts from FridayRestricted fire season in Waikato begins at 9am on January 10.08 Jan 11:23 PM
New ZealandWhat to do if you encounter a 'zombie' snapper this summerThe sick snapper with cloudy eyes and missing flesh should not be eaten, authorities warn.23 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Yes that’s the mayor swimming in Auckland’s brand new poolOPINION: Love this City, this week with rates, roads, bus-stops and swimming pools. 20 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly rewarding': Dairy farmer's Calf Club changing young livesJulie Pirie's farm programme engages troubled students in calf rearing near Ngatea.18 Dec 09:24 PM
New ZealandTimber bridges could become 'new norm' for NZSH26 between Thames and Paeroa is to close for a month for a bridge build.16 Dec 03:19 AM
New ZealandThe Grinch visits Waihī as festive flags failThe town’s festive flags have been taken down.12 Dec 07:07 PM
Markets with MadisonWhy Waihi’s mine wants to keep diggingCanadian company thinks it could mine for another decade, if it's allowed to expand. 28 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandOdours among key concerns about new food scraps binsOdours, broken handles and lids are among immediate concerns.22 Nov 01:46 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Spineless' – Officials warned Conservation Minister against Hauraki Gulf commercial fishingSix days after being told it would 'undermine' biodiversity, the Minister approved changes16 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpeed limit on three Hauraki roads drop to 80km/hWaihī Beach Rd, Kennedy Rd and Dickey Flat Rd dropped to 80km per hour speed limits.03 Nov 06:00 PM
New Zealand'The books are a bit grim': Council faces $17m deficitThe council was presented with a dire 2023/2024 annual report.31 Oct 10:37 PM
New ZealandDoC staff 'stressed' by appalling visitor behaviour at tourism hot spotsRegional tourism organisations are running on 'the smell of an oily rag'.25 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandMan appears in court over hunter's deathSean Kavanagh appeared in the Rotorua District Court today.23 Oct 08:58 PM
New Zealand'Another ridiculous gold rush': Group vows to continue fight against new mineA controversial Waikato mining site has the Government’s green light of approval.23 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandFour fire brigades spend four hours tackling Coromandel blaze“It is a very fragile eco-system; don’t leave a fire unattended.”17 Oct 02:18 AM
New ZealandFour Go Flatting star ‘Lil Henry’ embraces newfound fame, starts clothing labelHenry Stilwell talks life after television series Four Go Flatting.14 Oct 03:39 AM
New ZealandTough few years for Hauraki-Coromandel tourismThe Coromandel tourism sector is still shaking the effects of cyclones and Covid-19.14 Oct 01:40 AM
New Zealand'They’re very lucky': Chopper helps with search for kayakersA co-ordinated response effort resulted in three kayakers being rescued off Whangamatā.13 Oct 12:07 AM
EnvironmentHauraki Gulf plan: More protection, but Govt allows fishingHauraki Gulf Forum warns new bill threatens decades of protection efforts.12 Oct 10:23 PM
New ZealandFishery lobbyists and Fisheries NZ tangle over Coromandel dredging surveyFisheries New Zealand says they will only be dredging 0.01% of the scallop beds.11 Oct 03:45 AM
New ZealandRoading resilience projects to be announced soonNZTA Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to announce $100m for resilience projects.02 Oct 02:58 AM
New Zealand'Conditions picked up and darkness fell': Father, daughter boaties rescued in Hauraki Gulf mission"It takes a community effort to save lives on the water!"01 Oct 04:56 AM
