New ZealandWeather wreaks havoc across North IslandHeavy rain has caused widespread flooding in Auckland, Coromandel and the Bay of Plenty with one family trapped in their car having to be rescued by firefighters.01 Jun 05:00 AM
BusinessGarden centre in holiday town dealPlant business run by local identities and family home for sale.28 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis urged to brace for weather bombHeavy rain and gales are expected to lash the main islands from tonight, with the MetService warning of one of the "bigger weather events" for some time.23 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandSevere gales, floods forecast for North IslandDon't put the umbrellas away just yet. A storm bringing more heavy rain and winds is on its way to parts of the North Island.21 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandSeven arrested in major Waikato drugs bustPolice have smashed a major methamphetamine ring on the Coromandel which they say will put a "serious dent" in the illegal drugs trade in the region.19 May 08:06 PM
New ZealandCoromandel has thrifty options for rugby fansThe Coromandel is promising cheap RWC accommodation rates that will undercut Auckland packages reaching into the thousands.14 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandCollege pays tribute to lost studentHundreds of students gathered to farewell their 16-year-old mate "Webby", who died after binge-drinking vodka at the weekend.13 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandAlcohol death: Parents tell of their griefA dreadful feeling came over Penny Webster when she saw the police car pull up outside her Thames home.11 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandEaster traffic chokes NZ's highwaysA line of congestion 10km long north of Auckland and delays of up to 90 minutes elsewhere have hit NZ highways as traffic continues to build.01 Apr 03:29 AM
EnergyKey: Government must prove mining is worthwhileThe Prime Minister believes most New Zealanders would support mining on conservation land if the Government can prove it will benefit the country.29 Mar 05:07 AM
OpinionJohn Roughan<i>John Roughan:</i> Coromandel can bear more miningJohn Roughan writes that the Coromandel peninsula's beauty is not exceptional and doesn't warrant particular protection. 26 Mar 03:00 PM
TourismThames mining: Environment vs JobsEnvironmental concerns versus a shrinking job market have left Thames locals split on the Govt's plan to open more Coromandel land to mining.24 Mar 10:57 PM
New ZealandNo open cast mining on conservation land - PMThere will be no open cast mining on Great Barrier Island or Coromandel, John Key assured Parliament today, while under attack over the Govt's mining plan.23 Mar 05:34 AM
New ZealandGreat Barrier locals at odds over mining planSome Great Barrier locals say mining will destroy the island's "fragile" environment, while others say the jobs created will be a blessing.23 Mar 04:22 AM
CommoditiesKey refuses to confirm mining plansJohn Key says the public will have to wait for a discussion paper to be released to find out what conservation land may be mined and how.14 Mar 09:11 PM
