New Zealand'Another ridiculous gold rush': Group vows to continue fight against new mineA controversial Waikato mining site has the Government’s green light of approval.23 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandHomeowners warned over potential flooding hot spotsMore than $9 million has been budgeted for stormwater improvement in Whangamatā.21 Oct 03:11 AM
New ZealandEmergency services exercise turns into dramatic real-life rescueReal-life search and rescue mission called in during exercise.17 Oct 03:01 AM
New ZealandAdventurers hit Whangamatā for multisport raceRunning, walking, mountain biking and orienteering featured in the multisport challenge.16 Oct 09:00 PM
New Zealand'They’re very lucky': Chopper helps with search for kayakersA co-ordinated response effort resulted in three kayakers being rescued off Whangamatā.13 Oct 12:07 AM
New ZealandKayakers rescued after being blown offshore, local uses private helicopter in searchPolice said a fourth member of the group, on a paddleboard, was also unaccounted for.12 Oct 03:30 AM
New ZealandWhangamatā to host 'orienteering on steroids' multisport eventThis weekend's challenge involves running, walking, mountain biking and orienteering.11 Oct 12:46 AM
New ZealandSurf club needs extra $300k for base upgradeWhangamatā Surf Life Saving Club is still $500k short of the revised target.06 Oct 10:11 PM
New ZealandRoading resilience projects to be announced soonNZTA Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to announce $100m for resilience projects.02 Oct 02:58 AM
New ZealandCoromandel misses out on $250m transport resilience fundingCoromandel not included in the 2024 National Land Transport Programme.28 Sep 10:40 PM
New ZealandAll Blacks barefoot kicking legend still celebrated with annual tournamentHundreds of golden oldies are expected at the annual tournament.12 Sep 02:15 AM
New ZealandMountain biking event returns to WhangamatāHundreds of mountain bikers will take on a 20km course in Whangamatā.29 Aug 12:30 AM
New ZealandMotorcycle enthusiasts to converge on Coromandel townKickdown Festival with music and motorcycles set to return to Whangamatā.28 Aug 09:10 PM
New ZealandCoromandel ponders problem of shrinking, ageing workforceThames-Coromandel population growth driven by older migrants and projected to stall.24 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandWilding pines to be removed from Hauturu Motu/Clark Island in WhangamatāWilding pines scattered across an island off the coast of Whangamatā will get the chop.23 Aug 02:16 AM
New ZealandCommunity marae on the horizon for WhangamatāA dedicated group is taking steady strides to developing a hub for all.12 Aug 09:10 PM
New ZealandFire siren sounds as volunteers gather for public toilet rescueSomeone was looking a little flushed as volunteer firefighters undertook the rescue.12 Aug 07:13 PM
New ZealandCoromandel youth music festival gets the nodAn independent commissioner says the organised music festival will benefit youth.10 Aug 07:10 PM
New ZealandCouncil told to tread carefully with flood modelThe same model could be used in other areas across the Coromandel.06 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandWhangamatā Half Marathon competitors 'pay it forward' to ease cost on othersPaying it forward helps people compete if they can't afford the entry fee.05 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandThames-Coromandel flood models likely to be controversialCouncil predicts widespread community concern over flood models.05 Aug 06:30 PM
New ZealandPolice hunt for woman linked to Facebook scams and on the runPolice ask for the public's help finding Ashleigh Houston, believed to be in Manawatū.02 Aug 03:21 AM
New ZealandCouple ready to move on but not retireClive and Sue Roberts are moving on after decades in a Whangamatā business.29 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandRoading package delivers $21m for Coromandel highwaysRoads across the region are still feeling the effects of storm damage.26 Jul 05:08 AM
New ZealandInformation centre to remain under current contractorWhangamatā Information Centre gets the green light.17 Jul 09:21 PM
New ZealandWhangamatā pool short of $46k for renovationThe refurbishment was originally estimated to cost $250,000, however, this has increased.16 Jul 07:30 PM
New ZealandCoromandel Matariki event received 'overwhelming' responseMatariki Whangamatā set to be back bigger and better next year.01 Jul 05:53 AM
New ZealandWar of words: Mayor and ratepayers' alliance go head to headThames-Coromandel Mayor Len Salt has unloaded following months of rumblings.22 Jun 10:30 PM
New ZealandQuad bike raced on beach ‘a real concern’ for DoCDoC says no to doughnuts near nesting sites.14 Jun 09:15 PM
New ZealandCreative Coromandel wants to support artists to amplify creative practiceCreatives set out to unite diverse groups.12 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandWhangamatā Banking Hub to remain openBanking hub hailed a success following trial.07 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandHe was an 83-year-old Justice of the Peace - he laundered $500k for meth ringHerbert Armitage was a JP and a keen bowler - he was laundering money on the side.07 Jun 06:47 AM
New ZealandThames-Coromandel townships set to start using water metersA user-pays system for water will be in place from July 1.05 Jun 07:30 PM
New ZealandCoromandel rescue services welcome $63.6m funding boostThe Government is spending more than $60 million over four years.21 May 07:00 PM
