New ZealandResidents float idea of swimming pontoon near the banks of TairuaThose in support of a pontoon say it will have positive social and economic impacts.13 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandDown the gurgler: Tairua toilet debacle takes u-turnThe estimated costs for new public loos in Tairua have been slashed by $200k.19 Jun 07:30 PM
New ZealandCouncil tight-lipped on Tairua dog attack investigationThe incident involving five dogs took place on May 22.30 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandWhat's going on with this Tairua one-lane bridge?The ongoing bridge maintenance works raised questions among ratepayers.29 May 04:40 AM
New ZealandWoman in serious condition following dog attackA woman is serious condition following dog attack.22 May 12:07 AM
New ZealandWoman airlifted to hospital after being attacked by pack of dogs in TairuaThe woman has been flown to hospital with serious injuries.21 May 11:13 PM
New ZealandTairua local gets behind brekkie in pinkAnn Paget has a personal reason to host Pink Ribbon Breakfast.27 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandTairua surfers shine at NZ Boardrider Club ChampionshipsThe competition was held in Whangamatā on the weekend.16 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds turn up for opening of $1.2m skateparkThe controversial Tairua skatepark opened today, following 30 years of discussion.15 Apr 06:33 AM
New ZealandTairua main road closed for town upgradeNightly road closures are scheduled for next week.10 Apr 11:34 PM
New ZealandWhiff of disapproval surrounds proposed $475k public toiletRatepayers find nothing funny about pricey dunny.10 Apr 04:29 AM
New ZealandRetail spending in Coromandel not keeping up with inflationWhile visitor numbers were up, local infrastructure was put under severe pressure.11 Mar 05:30 PM
New ZealandCoromandel highway slip: ‘If that one goes, we’re basically an island’Waka Kotahi is closely monitoring an underslip on State Highway 25.21 Mar 07:36 PM
New ZealandCoromandel facing more roading woes: 'This was meant to be the comeback summer'The main highway between Hikuai and Whangamatā was closed after a washout on Sunday.06 Mar 06:40 PM
New ZealandKopu murder: 'You put holes in the hearts of everyone who loved Bayden,' father's words for killerBayden Williams' family swore obscenities to his killer as he was jailed for 14 years.15 Aug 11:39 PM
New ZealandMurder accused tells court he feared for his life when he shot and killed old friendAdrian Phillips has described to a court the moment he shot at a former mate.22 Jun 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Hurry up and kill me': Accused wanted to die during fireAdrian Phillips takes the stand in his trial for the murder of Bayden Williams.20 Jun 11:54 PM
New ZealandLarge pool of blood on Kopu roadside first indicator of shootingA large pool of blood drew the attention of the officers who were first to the scene.13 Jun 12:06 AM
New ZealandKopu murder trial: 'Hey Dad, how's your day' - Father's last words with sonThe original jury was discharged and a new one empanelled yesterday.02 Jun 05:57 PM
New ZealandPerfect anniversary long weekend weather for birthday regionsA ridge has fought off a front to keep the long weekend weather sunny and hot.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTairua Bar tragedy: Family 'inundated' with supportIn a statement from police, the family thanked everyone who helped during the incident.18 Jan 02:24 AM
New ZealandChildren in Tairua Bar boating tragedy wake from comasTwo children badly injured when their boat overturned near Tairua face a long recovery.17 Jan 07:30 AM
New ZealandTairua bar tragedy: Man dies after boat flipsThe man was flown to hospital yesterday after the second incident at the bar this week.06 Jan 02:21 AM
New ZealandMan resuscitated twice on beach after boat flips in CoromandelParamedics and lifeguards resuscitated a man twice on the beach at a holiday hotspot.05 Jan 06:43 AM
New ZealandFour in hospital - including two children - as boat flips in CoromandelBoy among those critical after boat flipped on bar.05 Jan 04:23 AM
New ZealandLucky escape as boat flips at 'treacherous' Tairua barCoastguard says it was low tide at the time the boat capsized.03 Jan 06:48 AM
New ZealandBumper-to-bumper: Motorists told to allow extra time in heavy holiday trafficAA says 100 lives could be saved each year if road improvements were made.03 Jan 12:36 AM
New ZealandBeloved Coromandel Peninsula New Year's Eve fireworks display cancelled due to Covid-19Cancellation of Tairua's NYE fireworks display leaves some holidaymakers upset.07 Dec 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumKahu'There will be punch-ups:' Locals lash out over commercial scallop dredging during rahuiA formal proposal to ban the practice for two years is before the minister.13 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandIwi leader announces rāhui for embattled pink maomao fishery"We're calling on the conscience of New Zealanders to abide by it," iwi leader says.26 Jun 04:12 AM
New ZealandOutrage after fishermen filmed with 'thousands' of fish in bins'This is our community, we can't have this happening.'24 Jun 08:06 AM
New ZealandPlastic bead mystery: Rena shipwreck suspectedVolunteers believe the small plastic balls come from the Rena wreckage near Tauranga.15 Jun 06:44 PM
New ZealandTairua boat rage: Convicted murderer admits assaulting womanThe convicted murderer was back in court for sentencing.05 May 12:12 AM
New ZealandTairua boat rage: Former deputy principal granted diversionCatherine Browning is believed to have resigned from Tairua School since the incident.31 Mar 09:31 PM