New ZealandWorld catches up with good lifeWilderland, an alternative community on the Coromandel Peninsula, has been ordered to evacuate and demolish all its dwellings.05 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPlane likely ruined in sewage pond crashTwo people were hurt when a light plane crashed into a sewage pond at the end of a runway at Thames Aerodrome this morning.25 Oct 01:06 AM
KahuWriting homeIn her latest novel, Fay Weldon has channelled her childhood experiences in New Zealand and some mischievous Maori ghosts. She spoke to Stephen Jewell.21 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandTV host campaigns to save Coromandel paradiseThe host of US TV show The Amazing Race is joining the campaign to save a pristine Coromandel beach from development.19 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionAna Samways<i>Sideswipe:</i> Surely notAlistair Bailey of Whitianga enjoyed some well-prepared bread from Mr Burns at Glastonbury in the UK.10 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandPower 'back on by tonight'Powerco says around 3500 houses in the North Island without power should have the service restored by tonight.19 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandBeach houses draw record protestsThere have been more than 1000 submissions against plans to build houses on an unspoilt Coromandel beach.01 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandPolice bust 'significant' P labPolice displayed weapons and drugs, including two "unusually large" rocks of crystal meth, from a bust on a Coromandel P lab.19 Aug 05:23 AM
TravelCoromandel: Like taking a step back in timeA weekend in Coromandel town, with its old-fashioned Kiwi charm, makes for a refreshing getaway, writes Sarah Lawrence.15 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandParole Board may free double killerDavid Tamihere's Parole Board has requested a report on his suitability for "residential restrictions", for his release.11 Aug 01:10 AM
New ZealandLarge slip blocks SH25 near WhangamataA large slip overnight has blocked State Highway 25, just south of Whangamata, on the Coromandel Peninsula.06 Aug 07:25 PM