Latest from Thames
How good have school lunches been in term two?
One school principal is still criticising the programme's meal quality.
Gin made by tiny distillery crowned world's best at global awards
Arrowtown Distillery also won an accolade.
Delays on SH25, SH3 closed after separate, serious crashes
SH3 is still closed at Mokau after a truck rolled near Te Mahoe Rd.
'Extremely' valuable service medals stolen from family
Police are seeking information to reunite the medals with their owners.
Son pleads not guilty to murdering father in Massey driveway death
Aaren Wilson has been charged with the murder of Robert Wilson on December 10.
Teenagers face dishonesty charges after spate of crime in Coromandel
The alleged offenders could have been involved in several incidents since early January.
Driver injured in truck rollover
FENZ crews arriving at the scene found the truck in a ditch.
'Devastated by the news': Well-known musician mourns relative killed in Thames
Well-known musician pays tribute to 'a guy we all liked'.
Man, 28, charged with murder of Thames victim, appears in court
Maxwell Connor died earlier this week following an alleged altercation.
Man charged with murder after Thames death, victim named
A 28-year-old is due to appear in the Kaitāia District Court.
Foul language, threats heard before man’s death sparked homicide probe
The man was taken to hospital where he died overnight.
Homicide investigation launched after 'altercation' at Thames property
The man was taken to hospital where he died overnight.
Fatal Coromandel cliff fall involved 'young people', police confirm
A second person trapped on the cliff was rescued by emergency services.
The city with the lowest home ownership rates in NZ
Housing is relatively inexpensive compared with other cities but ownership rates are low.
Glimmer of hope for NZME's Waikato community newspapers
The Taupō & Tūrangi Herald will continue in the new year – what about the rest?
Saying goodbye to the Hauraki-Coromandel Post
Al Williams is forced to bid the paper farewell after only 9 months on the job.
First HC Post editor remembers community paper's early days
OPINION: Alison Smith was the newspaper's first editor.
'Imperative to survival': Lifejacket call after kayaker's death during fishing trip
His body was found a week later, 60km from where he left in his kayak.
New $15m wharf underutilised but still off-limits to the public
It is not getting heavy commercial use but the council voted to keep the gates locked.
Watch: Roaring car seen 'driving like something else' after Massey driveway death
The alleged driver was arrested in Thames, 128km from the crime scene.
Iconic track reopens in North Island after almost three years
More importantly, the famous beach will again be accessible by foot.
Cathedral Cove walking track reopens after almost two years
The track to the world-famous beach was badly damaged last year.
Operator cautious as Thames welcomes new information centre
Thames has a new information centre but there are challenges ahead, its operator says.
'It’s Jason Momoa, let me in': Aquaman star hits the Coromandel on Harley
Momoa rocked up to the Coroglen Tavern, banged on the window and said 'let me in'.
The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes star shares young onset dementia experience
Lois Wolkers speaks candidly about her young onset dementia experience.
Four Go Flatting star ‘Lil Henry’ embraces newfound fame, starts clothing label
Henry Stilwell talks life after television series Four Go Flatting.
Tough few years for Hauraki-Coromandel tourism
The Coromandel tourism sector is still shaking the effects of cyclones and Covid-19.