Latest from Thames-Coromandel District

Two kayakers feared missing

Police hold fears for two people who may be missing overnight off a Coromandel beach on a double kayak.

New Zealand springs into summer

The signs of summer are among us with pohutakawa trees flowering already and forecasters say the official first day of the season on Thursday will be calm and dry.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Future of fishing hangs in the balance

The Ministry for Primary Industries is touring the country holding public consultation meetings, seeking feedback about its 'Future of our Fisheries' programme.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Super Moon King Tides batter Firth of Thames

Officials are urging residents around the Firth of Thames to take photos of King Tides to help them chart the impact of possible sea level rises. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Super Moon King Tides batter Firth of Thames

Officials are urging residents around the Firth of Thames to take photos of King Tides to help them chart the impact of possible sea level rises. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Elderly man dies after falling into causeway

Emergency services confirm an elderly man who fell into a causeway has died.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Te Aroha celebrates power

Te Aroha Museum is celebrating 110 years of electricity in the region with an exhibition that will trigger powerful memories for older people. Among the items on display, vintage vacuum cleaners and heaters. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Missing Coromandel man found dead

A man who has been missing since yesterday has been found dead.

Thunderstorms and rain on the way

Squally thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast to hit the North Island overnight, with a severe weather watch in place.

Coromandel: Lonely hearts

Stephanie Holmes lives a life of luxury in the Coromandel ... if only for a weekend.

'We are saddened but relieved'

The family of Luke Cochrane has issued a statement after a body was found in a search in Whitianga.

Hat found in search for Luke

Police searching for missing teenager Luke Cochrane in the Coromandel have cordoned off a street after finding a hat believed to be his.

Heavy rain warning comes after flooding

A heavy rain warning has been put in place for Gisborne and the Coromandel Peninsula.

Divers scour waterways in search for Luke

Police divers are still scouring a section of waterway opposite the Whitianga Fire Station for any clues in the search for Luke Cochrane.

Car plummeted 40m down steep cliff

Firefighters who rescued two people from a car after it crashed over a cliff, dropping 40 metres from a remote road on the Coromandel Peninsula, say the couple are lucky to be alive.

Sudden death: Tears for 'Kopu Cafe lady'

Sokoeun Ear was well known to Thames locals and holidaymaker passing through. She had finished doing the dishes after having dinner when she collapsed and died.

Heavy rain threatens to settle over north

Auckland and Coromandel warned to brace for hours of heavy rain.

Boats, boots and wheels

Kelly Lynch leaves her stress far behind on a day trip down to Coro.