TravelKia ora: Karangahake GorgeElisabeth Easther explores the charms of a sleepy settlement.11 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandWeather causes holiday travel chaosFloods and ice around New Zealand are hitting school holiday travel plans.07 Jul 11:43 PM
TravelRoad trip: Comfort on the CoromandelA beach trip is sometimes best mid-winter. Tim Roxborogh goes in search of the sun.02 Jul 11:21 PM
New ZealandYoung man injured in Coromandel fightA young man suffered head injuries during a fight in the Coromandel on Saturday night.20 Jun 12:52 AM
New ZealandMan who shot at house bus still at largeThe man has still not been found, but police do not believe he poses a threat to the wider public.30 May 08:05 PM
TravelCoromandel: Air, land and seaTravelling by ferry to Waiheke, I always thought, was as far removed from city life as I could get via a short boat ride.29 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandBattle to preserve beauty of bayA group of Coromandel residents are making a last-ditch attempt to raise awareness about Waikawau Bay's landscape before a nine-house development goes up.22 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSpectacular show on Coromandel seaA huge waterspout was spotted above Pauanui Beach.21 Apr 05:16 AM
New ZealandCoromandel roads still closedTwo far north Coromandel settlements remain cut off and roads remain closed or down to one lane after numerous slips and washouts across the region.18 Apr 11:14 PM
New ZealandRoads reopen after Coromandel floodingFloodwaters have receded after heavy downpours kept emergency services busy last night with Coromandel residents climbing to higher ground.17 Apr 06:23 PM
New Zealand'The water came inside my car up to my ankles'Heavy downpours are keeping North Island fire crews busy tonight, with reports coming in of residents climbing to higher ground to escape flooding in the Coromandel.17 Apr 03:57 AM
New ZealandTeen's death prompts warning signsNew signage warning of the strong currents at Whangamata Harbour are being erected following the tragic death of 15-year-old paddleboarder Amie Russell.13 Apr 10:11 PM
New ZealandBaby stable after suffering burnsThe eight-month-old baby, from the Coromandel town, was yesterday evening flown to Auckland after suffering burns.07 Apr 08:40 AM
TravelBeach check: Otama Bay, CoromandelWinston Aldworth lays down his towel at a classic Coromandel beach.06 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandCoromandel hit by floodingMore rain is forecast for an already deluged Coromandel with highways down to one lane and motorists warned to take care in the treacherous conditions.16 Mar 11:17 PM
TravelNZ's top summer spots revealedThis summer's most-Googled beaches have been revealed.13 Feb 04:00 PM
TravelCoromandel: As good as goldAs we drive over the peak of Pumpkin Hill the clouds recede and the sun appears, turning the sea into a glistening temptress.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDriving Creek's Barry Brickell diesThe man who built one of the country's best known tourist attractions has died, at the age of 80.23 Jan 09:43 PM
New ZealandTourists escape after getting caught in ripPolice northern communications Inspector Jason Greenhalgh said the tourists got caught in a rip at Whangamata beach about 1pm.21 Jan 01:50 AM
TravelThe elusive treasures of Opito BayOpito was worth the journey, even if Eveline Harvey didn't get to sample its scallops.10 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandLast swim of holidays nearly his last ever"They dragged him out and he collapsed" - Man rescued from rip at Cathedral Cove.05 Jan 09:49 PM
New ZealandBeach reopens after shark sightingBronze whaler caused concern at Coromandel's Whiritoa Beach.30 Dec 11:25 PM
New ZealandOne killed in Coromandel crashA person has died after being thrown out of their car in a crash on the Coromandel Peninsula this morning.09 Dec 07:01 PM
BusinessCourt orders man to pay Pauanui golf feesAn Auckland who owns a property within a gated community near a Pauanui golf course must join its club and pay it $5070 in membership fees, a High Court judge has ruled.07 Dec 08:20 PM
New ZealandCliff death: 'Motive' for pushing touristThe family of an Australian tourist who died after falling from a cliff ledge in NZ has said they believe her boyfriend had "financial and anger issues" with her.03 Dec 11:43 PM
TravelCoromandel: Hot spot on the seashoreMeander down to the beach, dig yourself a hole and wallow in the thermal water, says Sarah Ell.14 Nov 02:07 AM
BusinessPauanui golf club wins fees fightThe way has been cleared for a Pauanui golf course to collect membership from a businessman who owns a property within a nearby gated community.11 Nov 12:30 AM
New ZealandQuestions following fatal crashPolice investigating the death of a man who drove off a Coromandel bridge last week say they have "more questions than answers".04 Nov 12:30 AM
New ZealandCyclist dies following 'medical event'A 68-year-old man died after suffering a "medical event" while he was cycling on a Coromandel road yesterday.03 Nov 11:50 PM
New ZealandInjured man walked to help after crashA man with serious head injuries walked "for a long time" to get help after a quad bike crash on a farm in the Coromandel.02 Nov 09:12 PM
TourismHow many kiwis work while on holiday?As the long weekend approaches, our thoughts turn to having a break away from work - but many of us will carry on with the job while we're away.23 Oct 01:01 AM
New ZealandParamedic's 100m swim 'part of the job'A paramedic who swam more than 100m to help an injured boatie says the feat was "hardly heroic".20 Oct 02:37 AM
New ZealandWhale found dead in CoromandelThe adult female humpback was discovered on Sunday, and Department of Conservation (DoC) officials removed the animal yesterday.15 Sep 06:55 AM
New ZealandCoromandel residents oppose heritage proposalCoromandel landowners have voiced their opposition to the proposal for the peninsula to become the first area in the country to become a heritage region.27 Aug 03:06 AM
