New ZealandGunman shot dead in CoromandelPolice shot dead a man who confronted them with a gun during an incident on the Coromandel yesterday.02 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan dies in Thames firearms incidentPolice were called about midday today to a situation in the Thames region, where there was a significant threat of violence.02 May 09:20 AM
New ZealandArmed officers callout situation resolvedAn armed offenders call-out just outside Thames has been resolved.01 May 05:40 AM
TravelThames: Taking flightSusan Buckland gets in some bird-watching at Miranda's sanctuary.22 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandBus crash pupils 'cold and shocked'Students were cold and shocked when they arrived at Thames Hospital after the bus taking them to camp on the Coromandel crashed early this morning.17 Nov 01:16 AM
New ZealandMan accused of pointing firearm at neighbourWaikato Police are currently speaking to a man following an alleged armed incident near the Hauraki settlement of Puriri earlier today.03 Sep 06:33 AM
New ZealandShots fired in Thames homeTwo men have been arrested after shots were fired at a home in Thames this afternoon.23 Aug 07:30 AM
New ZealandElderly victim of attack 'wants to die'Too scared to sleep in his own home after a violent invasion, a 73-year-old man is seeking the public's help to track down the attackers.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandElderly man attacked, two teens shotTwo cars linked to a Waikato home invasion where two teenagers were shot last night have been found by police.29 Jul 05:34 AM
TravelFive of the best Coromandel secretsHead to some of these local gems next time you're visiting the peninsula.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBaby born in back of car during stormA Thames mother gave birth in the back of a car this morning as she was driven across farmland to avoid a fallen tree and powerlines blocking the road to hospital.09 Jul 03:34 AM
New ZealandOne dead following Thames crashThe scene of a fatal car crash in Thames has reopened to traffic this morning.10 Jan 06:43 PM
New ZealandMan dead after alcohol-fuelled brawlA man is dead after being involved in an alcohol-fuelled brawl at a Waikato property yesterday.17 Nov 10:20 PM
New ZealandDispute sparked reports of gunfireA dispute between neighbours sparked reports of an armed confrontation and a Thames suburb being cordoned off yesterday, police said.16 Nov 09:31 PM
TravelThree of the best Waikato outingsWhile you're in the 'hood check out some other finds.11 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandWoman critically injured in crash near KerepehiA woman was critically injured when her car overturned in a crash on Kaihere Road near Kerepehi, south of Thames.28 Aug 07:49 PM
TravelCoromandel: Meals on wheelsThe food on the Hauraki cycle trail was worth dismounting for, says Nadia Lim.15 Jun 11:00 PM
TravelCoromandel: The hang of new pursuitsIn the first of a three-part series, Ben Crawford takes an exciting weekend road-trip to Coromandel.02 Jun 03:00 AM
TravelCoromandel: King of hillsThe Pinnacles walk is the perfect way to introduce family and friends to the fun of tramping, writes Katie Furze.13 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandHauraki Gulf: Planning for the futureAs valuable to marine life as it is prized by humans, the Hauraki Gulf is in decline. Though solutions seem as elusive as the gulf's fish stocks, a groundswell is building for collaboration.24 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelCoromandel: Rom-com romance in the rainNicky Park plays leading lady during a rainy weekend excursion to the Coromandel.21 May 11:00 PM