KahuGuardians of the land and sea: Te Puru students relishing kaitiaki roleAttendance up on days the education programme is run as students live and learn on beach.09 May 09:24 PM
New ZealandRam raid victim: 'There needs to be tougher repercussions - they are not heroes'Victims of multiple ram raids want smash and grab offenders to face tougher penalties.04 May 08:34 PM
New Zealand'She couldn't walk, she couldn't talk'; Man jailed for raping 'semi-comatose' womanThe judge assessed the victim as being 'semi-comatose' when she was put to bed.27 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandPolice seek help from social media companies after spate of ram raidsPolice say in recent months there has been an increase in these types of crimes.27 Apr 03:45 AM
New ZealandLarge part of the Coromandel without powerParts of the Coromandel will be without power until 1pm.15 Mar 10:18 PM
New Zealand'Fantastic result': Father and son survive hours in the water after boat capsizesThey were found at Ponui Island at 12.23am, more than six hours after their boat sank.15 Mar 08:44 PM
New ZealandNovavax vaccine approved: How it differs from PfizerWhen might you be able to access a shot of Novavax?01 Mar 04:52 AM
New ZealandPsychiatrist rejects criticism care was 'lax', 'cavalier in the extreme'Forensic psychiatrist Dr David Chaplow is giving expert witness testimony at the inquest.21 Feb 11:15 PM
New ZealandPsychiatrist thought man shot by police was stableInquest into mentally unwell man's death hears psychiatrist thought he was stable.21 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand'More should have been done': Fatally shot man inquest reopensVaughan Te Moananui's inquest reopens after his psychiatrist rejected criticism of care.20 Feb 10:40 PM
New ZealandMayor 'waiting for Novavax' jab now says she won't get that Covid vaccine eitherMedsafe provisionally approved Novavax's Covid-19 vaccine today.04 Feb 06:41 AM
New ZealandMum sounds caution after daughter, 11, vaccinated without consentConsent from a legal guardian is required to vaccinate anyone under 12 years old.03 Feb 03:40 AM
New ZealandDistrict Council changes vaccine policy, unvaxxed staff can attend 'critical' meetingsTCDC changes its mandatory vaccine policy a week after it was introduced.25 Jan 12:54 AM
New ZealandCar crashes into Coromandel seaThe driver of the car was taken to Thames Hospital in a moderate condition.19 Jan 08:22 PM
New ZealandProblem for Sandra Goudie: Only vaccinated allowed on council premisesMandate will cause problems for the district's mayor, Sandra Goudie.10 Dec 11:04 PM
New ZealandNovavax applies for use in NZ, vaccine not approved 'anywhere in the world'Dr Ashley Bloomfield says it's unlikely Novavax would be used in New Zealand.03 Nov 07:40 PM
New ZealandMinister's message for Sandra Goudie - 'no exception' for mayor vaccinationsThames Coromandel mayor says she won't be forced into having the Pfizer jab.19 Oct 09:34 PM
New ZealandMandating jabs 'absolutely wrong': Defiant mayor refuses Pfizer jabThames-Coromandel Mayor Sandra Goudie stands by her beliefs.13 Oct 09:53 PM
New ZealandŌtorohanga homicide: Accused granted suppression after threatsTwo men are jointly charged with murder, while one of the men has an additional charge.07 Oct 10:29 PM
EnvironmentPiako planting protects life-supporting capacity of freshwaterScheme is part of government's $1.2 billion Jobs for Nature programme27 Sep 08:48 PM
New ZealandFormer Thames man, 72, jailed for 'depraved' sex acts with impaired teenBen Joseph Macaran was found guilty of four of 19 charges at trial.22 Sep 02:43 AM
RugbyDoolan slots in for SwampfoxesTodd Doolan returns to Heartland Championship rugby for the first time since 201626 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandThe guide to surviving that long wait for a Covid testWith some experiencing waits of close to 12 hours, you need to be prepared.19 Aug 10:23 PM
New ZealandCovid 19: Police, residents disband SH25 Manaia roadblockThe road block was no longer in place at Manaia about 1pm today.17 Aug 10:21 PM
New ZealandSnow for South Island, 'risks' for rest of NZ, as 'big low' loomsThe southeasterly will bring snow to the South Island and dry spells for the West Coast.24 May 10:49 PM
New ZealandDHB attack: 'Good progress' restoring systems and servicesDHB says patient care the priority as they plan for the recovery phase after the attack.23 May 12:44 AM
New ZealandCoromandel coast scallop beds in crisis, report says"How can we change our behaviours so we don't do the same thing again."13 May 09:37 PM
New ZealandTairua boat rage: Convicted murderer admits assaulting womanThe convicted murderer was back in court for sentencing.05 May 12:12 AM
New ZealandTairua boat rage: Former deputy principal granted diversionCatherine Browning is believed to have resigned from Tairua School since the incident.31 Mar 09:31 PM
New ZealandTairua boat rage: Accused's suppression lapses, granted bailJohn Dixon gave up his name suppression bid when he appeared in court today.21 Mar 10:02 PM
New ZealandMen left clinging to chilly bin praise cops for rescuePair were left clinging to a chilly bin but fortunately wearing lifejackets.09 Mar 12:16 AM
New ZealandEscape from Auckland: Data confirms mass exit hours before lockdownTraffic camera shows a heavy stream of traffic heading north on SH1 on Sunday night.16 Feb 01:21 AM
LifestyleGanesh Raj: How to bring simplicity back to cookingGanesh Raj wants to give Thames a 'big shout out' and bring simplicity back to cooking.11 Feb 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesBlind faith: Harveys' new owners aim highThe new owners of Harvey Furnishings have plans to double the group's $30m turn over.05 Jan 04:00 PM
