New Zealand‘They were smashed everywhere’: Teen rescues kids swept into ‘violent’ surfKeira Hayidakis, 18, fought off rough waves and strong currents to save two children.20 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandHC Post closure marks end of 45-year-journeyThere is more history to the Hauraki-Coromandel Post than meets the eye.18 Dec 03:30 PM
New Zealand'More rescues': Swells spark rip warning for holiday hotspotsIt comes as holidaymakers begin flocking to eastern beaches.17 Dec 06:03 PM
New ZealandMan admits causing hunter's death in Te Urewera firearms incidentA man charged with careless use of a firearm causing death has appeared in court.16 Dec 10:47 PM
New ZealandPopular freedom camping spot to be moved due to overcrowdingThe local community board had raised concerns with the council.13 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandSuccess at Whangamatā Classic for Gisborne surf lifesaversMidway’s Ella Sutton and Yahni Brown were standouts.10 Dec 02:26 AM
New ZealandA shark sighting, a missing kite surfer and a plane crashAll in a weekend's work for Eastern Region surf lifeguards.10 Dec 01:59 AM
New ZealandGisborne clubbies gearing up for Whangamatā ClassicWorld champion Irving is leading Gisborne's charge at the Classic.05 Dec 02:05 AM
New ZealandCommunity pool reopened after delays and added expensesWhangamatā swimming pool refurbishment project balloons to $430k.27 Nov 07:42 PM
New Zealand'We absolutely love it': The couple taking drivers on the 'ultimate' US road tripThe couple spend five months a year in America running their business.21 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMystery crash: Car rolls off road, occupants disappearPolice are still investigating while Fenz confirmed they attended the scene two weeks ago.20 Nov 03:41 AM
New ZealandHis dog returned; he didn't: Missing man's family seek answers one year onFamily say there are two people who may have information but are yet to be located.19 Nov 05:09 PM
New ZealandCoromandel athletes feature in 2kg 'homage to surf culture'Unbound Vol 1 weaves together pictures and interviews with NZ surfers.12 Nov 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Highly probable' 16-year-old's wrist broke during unlawful arrest, IPCA findsPolice arrested teen for breaching alcohol ban after he refused to give his details.30 Oct 10:18 PM
New Zealand'It’s Jason Momoa, let me in': Aquaman star hits the Coromandel on HarleyMomoa rocked up to the Coroglen Tavern, banged on the window and said 'let me in'.29 Oct 09:08 AM
New ZealandSlice of Whangamatā history set to hit the road... againA house built in Hamilton in 1929 and moved to Whangamatā in 1930 is set to move again.29 Oct 03:30 AM
New ZealandMan appears in court over hunter's deathSean Kavanagh appeared in the Rotorua District Court today.23 Oct 08:58 PM
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
