New ZealandCoromandel rescue services welcome $63.6m funding boostThe Government is spending more than $60 million over four years.21 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandLarry the duck becomes Daisy from HikuaiIt appears Larry has a tragic tale of lost love but is reunited with extended family.20 May 06:30 PM
New Zealand‘How could you rob us of our time with Myles?’: Scammers target rugby player’s funeralWidow forced to post warning after scammers post fake funeral link.18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLarry's winging it in Whangamatā but who's footing the bill?Town has a feathered friend whose main street antics are 'quacking' everyone up.17 May 07:30 PM
New ZealandWhenuakura Island rescue crowned rescue of the monthWhangamatā Surf Life Saving Club members got props for the rescue of 16 paddlers.16 May 05:47 AM
New ZealandSurf lifesavers get set to take on the worldTwo Whangamatā lifesavers to join the national team at the world championships in Aussie.09 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandProposed 33-hour music festival gets cool reception from councilAuthorities say event will be too loud and there will be too many cars.08 May 06:30 PM
New ZealandWhangamatā Area School surfers make waves overseasWhangamata Area School surfers make it to the next round at world champs.07 May 08:30 PM
New ZealandSexuality, wellbeing topics of Wild Women's WeekendThe annual festival will take place in Whangamatā from May 17-19.06 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandJunior Kiwi surfers ready to take on the worldA dozen young Kiwi surfers are taking on the Junior World Champ's.01 May 03:48 AM
New ZealandPolice boost helped tackle Coromandel's New Year's issuesOver 40 extra staff were deployed to the peninsula over the 2023/24 New Year period.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhangamatā SLS Club close to fundraising target for clubroom refreshConstruction works for the new clubrooms got underway after Easter.29 Apr 06:49 AM
New ZealandHow Waikato observed Anzac Day in words and pictures“Our way of life and the freedoms we cherish are still at stake.”26 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandAnzac Day not a day to 'glorify war', senior serviceman saysWarrant Officer Class One Lofty Forsyth spoke at Whangamatā's dawn service.26 Apr 12:42 AM
New Zealand'90 is the new 70': Waikato breast surgeon hails screening-age extensionThe Government is working to offer free breast cancer screening for those aged 70-74.25 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandInaugural Whangamatā parkrun proves to be a big hitThe event drew in participants from as far as Hawke's Bay and Lower Hutt.22 Apr 08:30 PM
New Zealand16 people rescued from island wildlife sanctuary after waka crews swampedThree waka ama crews became stranded on the island.16 Apr 10:31 PM
New ZealandTairua surfers shine at NZ Boardrider Club ChampionshipsThe competition was held in Whangamatā on the weekend.16 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandState Highway 25 closed after truck crash brings live power lines down on the roadThe highway is down to one lane between Whangamata and Whiritoa.16 Apr 12:47 AM
New Zealand'Loosehead Len' to return to his Coromandel rootsJournalist Phil Gifford set to speak at event in Whangamatā this month.05 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandWhangamatā to get on the pace with its own parkrunCoromandel town to join worldwide movement for runners, joggers and walkers.30 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandBeach Hoppers snatch up more than 10,000 programme bookletsBeach Hop organisers said they were pleased with 2024 event and visitor numbers were up.26 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandLet's go to the Hop! More than 110,000 expectedTraffic is building up as Beach Hop 2024 gets under way.22 Mar 04:25 AM
New ZealandLife's a Beach Hop in WhangamatāMore than 100,000 people are expected to attend the 50s and 60s-themed event.21 Mar 02:58 AM
New ZealandWhangamatā Area School scoops up win at inaugural surfing eventThe inaugural New Zealand School Surfing Festival was held at Muriwai this week.19 Mar 08:30 PM
New ZealandSmall Coromandel lifeguard service in line for new $5 million facilityThe lifeguard service is located between Whangamata and Waihi.19 Mar 04:14 AM
New ZealandWaihī Golf Club's Beach Cup reaches semi-final stageMeanwhile, a Whangamatā course hosted a charity event.12 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandLibrary programme boosts children's creativityKids busy crafting in new creative programme at community-run library.11 Mar 10:07 PM
New ZealandRetail spending in Coromandel not keeping up with inflationWhile visitor numbers were up, local infrastructure was put under severe pressure.11 Mar 05:30 PM
New ZealandMangrove trees a concern for Whangamatā community groupWhangamatā Harbour Care raises concern about potential mangrove invasion.07 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandPolice station hours reduced in WhangamatāPolice reduce office hours to cope with staff illness.05 Mar 01:51 AM
New ZealandPāuanui surfer makes a splash at NZ Women’s Surf FestivalPauanui girl sets record for youngest winner.04 Mar 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Petty crime' only blemish on positive summer, Coromandel MP saysOPINION: Peninsula hosted several big events, but it's not all good news.26 Feb 11:03 PM
New ZealandFestival to celebrate 24th anniversary and 60 years of classic Ford MustangThis year celebrates 60 years of the Ford Mustang.26 Feb 06:00 PM
