Latest from Tairua

Hundreds turn up for opening of $1.2m skatepark

The controversial Tairua skatepark opened today, following 30 years of discussion.

Tairua main road closed for town upgrade

Nightly road closures are scheduled for next week.

Whiff of disapproval surrounds proposed $475k public toilet

Ratepayers find nothing funny about pricey dunny.

Retail spending in Coromandel not keeping up with inflation

While visitor numbers were up, local infrastructure was put under severe pressure.

Coromandel highway slip: ‘If that one goes, we’re basically an island’

Waka Kotahi is closely monitoring an underslip on State Highway 25.

Coromandel 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.

Kopu murder: 'You put holes in the hearts of everyone who loved Bayden,' father's words for killer

Bayden Williams' family swore obscenities to his killer as he was jailed for 14 years.

Murder accused tells court he feared for his life when he shot and killed old friend

Adrian Phillips has described to a court the moment he shot at a former mate.

'Hurry up and kill me': Accused wanted to die during fire

Adrian Phillips takes the stand in his trial for the murder of Bayden Williams.

Lucky escape as boat flips at 'treacherous' Tairua bar

Coastguard says it was low tide at the time the boat capsized.

Bumper-to-bumper: Motorists told to allow extra time in heavy holiday traffic

AA says 100 lives could be saved each year if road improvements were made.

Beloved Coromandel Peninsula New Year's Eve fireworks display cancelled due to Covid-19

Cancellation of Tairua's NYE fireworks display leaves some holidaymakers upset.

'There will be punch-ups:' Locals lash out over commercial scallop dredging during rahui

A formal proposal to ban the practice for two years is before the minister.

Iwi leader announces rāhui for embattled pink maomao fishery

"We're calling on the conscience of New Zealanders to abide by it," iwi leader says.

Outrage after fishermen filmed with 'thousands' of fish in bins

'This is our community, we can't have this happening.'

Plastic bead mystery: Rena shipwreck suspected

Volunteers believe the small plastic balls come from the Rena wreckage near Tauranga.

Tairua boat rage: Convicted murderer admits assaulting woman

The convicted murderer was back in court for sentencing.

Tairua boat rage: Former deputy principal granted diversion

Catherine Browning is believed to have resigned from Tairua School since the incident.