New ZealandMayor’s vote forces U-turn on Tauranga's water planMayor Mahé Drysdale’s vote reversed the in-house water plan decision.18 Aug 10:29 PM
New Zealand'Going it alone': Thames-Coromandel to manage own water services as Tauranga pulls outInitially, a three-way council partnership with Western Bay of Plenty was planned.14 Aug 03:37 AM
New Zealand'Casting them aside': Tensions rise as Tauranga bypasses water partnershipTauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale objected to his council leaving Western Bay 'high and dry'.06 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandMore than 12 times the police force, 60 arrests: Holiday data from summer hotspot revealed28 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandFighting Coromandel wildfire affects water supply - water testing done in 48 hours15 Jan 04:09 AM
New ZealandDanger, frustration and rubbish dumping lead to installation of barrier arm20 Dec 10:59 PM
New ZealandPopular freedom camping spot to be moved due to overcrowdingThe local community board had raised concerns with the council.13 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandNew $15m wharf underutilised but still off-limits to the publicIt is not getting heavy commercial use but the council voted to keep the gates locked.11 Dec 02:30 AM
New ZealandRainbow crossings are not pedestrian crossings, council saysRainbow crossings not pedestrian crossings, council says.02 Dec 04:24 AM
New ZealandCathedral Cove walking track reopens after almost two yearsThe track to the world-famous beach was badly damaged last year.01 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandRoad cone fills temporary spot for tekotekoRatepayers have been asked to help replace one of three tekoteko at Memorial Reserve.28 Nov 05:30 PM
New ZealandMore delays expected as Pauanui bridge works continueDamage has been caused by high tides and heavy rain.27 Nov 02:54 AM
New ZealandWhitianga waterfront project now up for discussionNew wharf, recreational and commercial fishing facilities form part of the proposal.25 Nov 02:41 AM
New ZealandOnly road in and out of Pāuanui to close overnight for repairsThe defect is common with bridges of its type right across the country.21 Nov 04:06 AM
New ZealandFamily given temporary reprieve after council threatened to bulldoze homeEarlier, Steve Hart, his wife and his four daughters had until Monday to leave the house.15 Nov 05:45 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 ZealandCommunity must splash the cash on swimming pontoon resource consentEnvironmental assessment costs were overlooked in the original pontoon proposal.24 Oct 03:32 AM
New ZealandHomeowners warned over potential flooding hot spotsMore than $9 million has been budgeted for stormwater improvement in Whangamatā.21 Oct 03:11 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 ZealandTiny Thames train attraction at risk from sea level rise projectThe track runs along a seawall that protects $1 billion in assets.11 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandWork to commence on Tairua to Pāuanui trail after consent grantedA long-awaited trail connecting the towns has gained resource consent.09 Oct 09:14 PM
New ZealandCyclone recovery work nears completion in CoromandelMore than $170 million has gone into the Coromandel following the cyclones.26 Sep 05:34 AM
New Zealand'Hefty amount of smoke': Garage fire spreads to house adjacent to schoolFirefighter crews from Thames, Tapu, Pururi and Ngatea attended. No one was injured.20 Sep 05:16 AM
New Zealand'Pulled around like a rag doll': Woman injured, dog killed on beach walkA $1000 reward is being offered to find the dog that attacked Oscar.13 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandSpeed limit changes paused while council waits on new Government legislationThe community has asked and council agrees but speed changes will have to wait.13 Sep 01:53 AM
New ZealandCoromandel ponders problem of shrinking, ageing workforceThames-Coromandel population growth driven by older migrants and projected to stall.24 Aug 02:00 AM
KahuThames-Coromandel reaffirms Māori wards support'Supporting the establishment of a Māori ward or wards takes nothing away from Pākehā.'23 Aug 03:55 AM
New Zealand$22m wharf upgrade set to go aheadA $21.95 million Coromandel wharf upgrade is set to go ahead.19 Aug 04:37 AM
New ZealandGrandmother wins appeal over $400 freedom camping fine after beach visit'I'd sooner go to prison than pay for it,' says woman after receiving infringement notice.16 Aug 03:00 AM
