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 ZealandLotto luck strikes across regionFour of last night’s 11 Lotto second division winning tickets were sold in the Waikato.20 Sep 07:29 PM
New Zealand'He had such a special place in my heart': Heartbroken mum fears missing son has drownedThe mother of Firth of Thames fisherman and dad-of-three Samuel McAlister wants him home.14 Sep 12:48 AM
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 ZealandKayak found on Firth of Thames beach where missing fisherman last seenSearch resumes for kayaker who lost his oar when fishing.11 Sep 08:57 PM
New Zealand'Sick to my stomach': Mall business latest ram-raid targetThe gift shop owner never thought something like this would happen to him.05 Sep 04:02 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
CrimeCloser look at 1989 Swedish tourists case34 years after tourists' disappearance, podcaster hopes to bring her family closure.23 Aug 04:58 AM
New ZealandThames Valley edge Whanganui in season-opening thrillerLast season's beaten semifinalists got revenge on Whanganui.13 Aug 05:00 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
PremiumPremiumConstructionRuling looms for house plan above world-renowned Coromandel beachSites are planned so most places won’t be able to be seen from the beach below.30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFive people spend night in cars on SH25 after slips trap themState Highway 25 between Tapu and Waiomu is shut.24 Jun 10:09 PM
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 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
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
KahuOpinion: Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei united in resolve to protect what's oursNgarimu Blair: Claims on our rohe becoming tedious.19 Apr 06:55 PM
New Zealand'Denied': Burglar accused remanded in custodyBrian Reuben has been charged over multiple alleged burglaries in Thames.16 Mar 11:39 PM
New ZealandWatch: Drone footage reveals extent of SH25 slip in CoromandelThere will be an hour-long window for drivers to get through today.10 Mar 12:18 AM
New ZealandCoromandel facing more roading woes: 'This was meant to be the comeback summer'The main highway between Hikuai and Whangamatā was closed after a washout on Sunday.06 Mar 06:40 PM
TravelSecret beaches, wonderful walks and family friendly adventures on the Firth of ThamesThe best spots to stretch your legs on a road trip along the Firth of Thames.06 Mar 06:00 PM
New Zealand750 buildings condemned after January floods, Cyclone GabrielleHundreds of buildings have been red-stickered and thousands yellow or white-stickered.03 Mar 07:43 PM
New ZealandHow Coromandel locals pulled together after Cyclone GabrielleHow two cut-off towns pulled together to help one another in the cyclone aftermath.20 Feb 10:29 PM
New ZealandBOP state of emergency: Civil Defence on alert as high tide approachesThe cyclone has been wreaking havoc across the top of the North Island on Monday.13 Feb 03:28 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismCampground snapped up in property expansion drive"This boom was happening before the pandemic."04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLive: House demolished after man killed by slip, 250 homes red-stickered; flood scam warningAuckland will stay in a state of emergency for one week as the recovery continues.03 Feb 11:30 PM
New Zealand'We were lucky to pick them up': Coastguard rescues kayakers 3km off coastCoastguard volunteers were 'very lucky' to find the two kayakers in darkness, high winds.16 Jan 11:45 PM
New ZealandMotorists urged to 'drive with caution' after bad weather causes slips overnightThere are road closures in Waikato and Bay of Plenty.22 Nov 05:55 PM
New ZealandCase continues for man accused of selling bleach as Covid and cancer 'cure'He claimed the solution 'cured' cancer, Covid-19 and HIV.17 Nov 04:58 AM
New ZealandMissing kayaker believed to be body found on Auckland beachThe formal identification of a body found in Beachlands on Sunday is ongoing.14 Nov 01:37 AM