New ZealandCoromandel beachgoers delighted by ‘surreal’ up-close orca visitPaddlers at Whangamatā Beach were left stunned after three orcas glided into the harbour during a local festival.Watch01 Apr 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Disappointed': Police arrest 30 people at Beach Hop in WhangamatāPolice issued around 40 liquor-ban infringement notices at the event.29 Mar 03:32 AM
New ZealandWild weather hits, but Beach Hoppers stay 'resilient'Beach Hop has pulled the event's Pāuanui and Ōnemana stops.26 Mar 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Dream come true': Coromandel man captures near 100kg marlin after quarter-century quest02 Feb 01:32 AM
New ZealandRun-down or accident? Jury determines bakery owner's fate after striking man with car30 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Wanted to teach him a lesson': Bakery owner accused of running down man in retaliation28 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandSwim between the flags: Lifeguards warn as New Year’s crowds surge to beaches31 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Pretty exciting': Boy, 10, breaks club record with marlin nearly as big as tinny30 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandClandestine lab, drugs found as police hit suspected Waikato dealersAbout 16 police staff conducted search warrants in Matamata-Piako, Hauraki and Coromandel.19 Dec 03:14 AM
New ZealandMount Maunganui lifeguards carry out 11 rescues in one afternoonStorms have reshaped sandbanks, creating new rips along the main beach.23 Nov 04:39 AM
Mood of the BoardroomHousing lift ahead: $5m foreign buyers expected to fuel market activity'More confidence is starting to brew in the economy with interest rates coming down.'23 Sep 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: From France to Whangamatā with Coromandel ChocolateThomas Capdevielle talks to Tom Raynel about his small business Coromandel Chocolate.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFatal crash closes road near Whangamatā, diversions in placePolice were called to the scene at 11.40am for the single-vehicle crash.08 Sep 12:21 AM
PropertyVintage bach with $7.8m RV up for grabsBasic holiday home sits on huge section overlooking the beach.26 Aug 07:50 AM
New ZealandKumeū crash: Police identify teen who died after vehicle crashed into houseThe vehicle fled police, crashed and flipped upside down before hitting a house. 11 Jul 10:17 PM
New Zealand'Highly venomous': Deadly sea snake washes up on Coromandel beach"Although they are generally docile ... it’s important not to approach or handle them."10 Jul 05:38 AM
New Zealand'Politics is costing lives': Top cop's plea for life-saving cancer drugExperts say patients' lives are hinging on this month's Budget announcement.11 May 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Very worried': Police search harbour area for man missing since Anzac DayHe left an address on Tobie Place around 11.15pm on Anzac Day.30 Apr 01:40 AM
New ZealandMore than 12 times the police force, 60 arrests: Holiday data from summer hotspot revealedCharges included assault of police, threatening to kill and dangerous driving.28 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan strangled partner after All Blacks' game because he was hungry and wanted Uber EatsThe judge said Harrison Bryant was a demanding, belligerent and verbally abusive.19 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandSH25 cleared after after logging truck hit power pole near WhangamatāPolice said contractors were at the scene and there were no reports of injuries.06 Mar 09:59 PM
New ZealandLogging truck trailer rolls off road near WhangamatāThe road was partially blocked.21 Feb 02:57 AM
TravelBest Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 surf beaches – how to vote for the winnerThe results are in for NZ's top 10 surf beaches – vote for your favourite now.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhangamatā community marae draft concept designs released Whangamatā is a step close to getting a community marae.15 Jan 11:33 PM
Property‘Jaws would drop’: Iconic bach sells for secret sumBeach town starting to feel the heat.08 Jan 05:58 PM
New ZealandBeachgoers with no swimming skills a frustrationBeachgoers at a popular Coromandel beach are proving frustrating for lifeguards.07 Jan 01:28 AM
New ZealandThames-Coromandel deputy mayor calls out ‘rich little s***s’ at troublesome holiday hotspotTerry Walker says there is a regular pattern of vandalism at Pāuanui over New Year.06 Jan 01:12 AM
New ZealandSerious injuries: Vehicle crashes into building at holiday hotspotTwo helicopters were sent to the scene.05 Jan 09:29 PM
New ZealandSH25 reopens after six injured in Whangamatā house fireBrigades from Whangamatā, Ōnemana-Ōpoutere, Waihi, Paunanui, Tairua and Paeroa attended. 31 Dec 09:14 PM
New ZealandFight led to death of zoo’s beloved capybaraLuna's fellow enclosure mate caused a number of wounds, which led to her death.31 Dec 09:13 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours: Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, Taupō recipients namedPlus - we ask why one city, unusually, has no honourees on this year's list.30 Dec 04:00 PM
