New ZealandDevastating Coromandel fire: EV not to blame, $3.7m mansion owners thank communitySocial media speculation had incorrectly blamed an EV for the fire.17 Dec 09:40 PM
New ZealandFrom trolley duty to management and now community heroAfter becoming pregnant, Sibley managed to complete high school while also working.17 Dec 12:59 AM
New ZealandFire destroys house at Cooks Beach, CoromandelSmoke and flames could be seen from Whitianga.16 Dec 02:05 AM
New ZealandWaikato amongst the top regions for tourism spendingWaikato is in the top areas in New Zealand where visitors spend their money.14 Dec 10:43 PM
New ZealandThames gunner named Soldier of the YearLooking after mates earns soldier Person of the Year status.04 Dec 01:47 AM
TravelTake a Coromandel holiday approved by science**Side effects may include sunburn and ice cream cravings. Always read the label.01 Dec 06:36 PM
New ZealandNew public housing on the way in ThamesNew state houses for Thames will be ready early next year.20 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandCoromandel camping sites full for summerSome DoC campsites will operate at reduced capacity this summer.17 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandCoromandel's SH25A to open before Christmas - three months earlyThe reopening of the road brings a welcome economic boost to the Coromandel Peninsula.12 Nov 11:58 PM
New ZealandWaikato highway closures: Where the roadworks areWaka Kotahi to get started on 750 lane kilometres of road renewals planned this summer.10 Nov 02:15 AM
New ZealandSearch continues near Whangamatā for missing manLandSAR personnel are concentrating their search in an area from Wentworth Valley.06 Nov 09:57 PM
New ZealandEmotional haka as council votes for Māori wardsThe council just became the 10th local authority in Waikato to establish the seats.31 Oct 03:38 AM
New ZealandMost Waikato councils opt for Māori wardsThe most recent council set to establish the wards is Hauraki District Council.27 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandWest best for long weekend weatherWhat can you expect from the weather this long weekend, New Zealand.21 Oct 01:39 AM
New ZealandNational's Scott Simpson retains Coromandel seat in landslideNational MP Scott Simpson remains the MP for Coromandel.15 Oct 05:26 AM
New ZealandIwi lifts rāhui at Cathedral Cove, walking tracks remain closedVisitors are urged to see the tourist destination from the sea.10 Oct 01:35 AM
New ZealandGang boss apologises for street attack, fresh threats made at meetingThe gang boss claimed he did his best to stop the fight escalating.20 Sep 09:40 PM
New Zealand‘Brutal violence’: Gang members cause chaos in CoromandelLocals have been left fearful after violence over the weekend.19 Sep 06:58 PM
New ZealandState Highway 2 closed following crash in WaikatoEmergency services are responding to a single-vehicle crash on SH2 in Karangahake.13 Sep 05:24 AM
New Zealand‘Wish I could do more for victims’: Judge to rely on burglar's promise to pay back business ownersBrian Reuben broke into five Thames businesses over severals weeks due to spiralling debt.23 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandBad vibe sinks Thames' 'tactical urbanism' trialA plan to liven up the Thames CBD has proved to be widely unpopular.08 Aug 04:12 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Cleaned us out': Six ram-raiders steal $150K worth of stock in mall heistThe raid involved five vehicles and was 'like something out of a movie'.06 Jul 03:48 AM
New Zealand75 hours of rain: Local state of emergency for Tairāwhiti, 130 evacuated, all major roads closed, rivers risingProlonged heavy rain threatens to cause fresh slips and flooding across the North Island.22 Jun 09:31 AM
New Zealand75 hours of rain: Residents in East Coast's Te Karaka self-evacuate, river levels continue to climbProlonged heavy rain threatens to cause fresh slips and flooding across the North Island.22 Jun 02:03 AM
New ZealandCoromandel bridge construction to get under way in next fortnightThe design was for a 110-metre, three-span composite bridge.06 Jun 11:26 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle's legacy will rock Hamilton this summerHamilton leaders are excited about big event opportunity next year.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandOp-shop purse triggers series of amazing coincidencesA local woman was reunited with photo of her American mum after a chance discovery.22 May 12:46 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain tracking to Bay of Plenty; Auckland remains in state of emergency after day of delugeThere's no reprieve for the top of the country with heavy rain forecast this afternoon.09 May 08:21 AM
New ZealandAuckland State of Emergency declared amid widespread flooding; warning more rain to comeSevere thunderstorms bringing torrential rain for Auckland and Northland.09 May 02:52 AM
New ZealandFresh heavy rain alert brings new threat of floods, slipsA new storm will bring squally thunderstorms and downpours to the north on Tuesday.07 May 10:40 PM
New Zealand‘Severe meth use disorder’: Man busted with drugs, cash, axe in car jailedBradley Davies was sentenced for his ninth breach of a protection order.02 May 02:20 AM
PoliticsCyclone-hit communities to wait longer for consultation on rebuild or red-zone futureIt was hoped consultation would begin in early May but it appears that has been delayed.02 May 12:25 AM
PoliticsRobertson reveals confirmed categories for future of cyclone-hit homesCyclone-hit residents are set to be consulted on the future of their homes this month.01 May 04:41 AM
New ZealandPossible bypass routes for SH1 at Brynderwyns, closed for weeks after summer floodsNational won't say if it still plans to tunnel under the Brynderwyns.01 May 02:30 AM
