New ZealandFurther update today on progress towards re-opening SH25 for heavy vehiclesExpect delays while contractors continue working to stabilise the SH25 washout.05 Mar 08:26 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: 10 of the worst tropical cyclones to hit NZEx-tropical cyclones have wrought havoc in NZ. Here's 10 of the worst.09 Feb 11:23 PM
New ZealandThe 1063km relay to change how young people see mental healthThe challenge aims to raise awareness of the struggles young people face accessing help.24 Jan 05:12 PM
New ZealandBody of missing teen found following Ōpoutere Beach tragedyIt’s understood at least some of the group involved the Cruickshank family from Takapau.21 Jan 11:47 PM
New ZealandWatch: Search for missing teen after Ōpoutere death, calls for Surf Life Saving patrolsA water, air and land search continues for a missing teenager at Ōpoutere.19 Jan 08:08 PM
New ZealandGolf coach sacked for refusing Covid vaccine awarded more than $15,000The golf coach returned to his hometown to work for the club for just over a year.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Little regard to health and safety': Inflatable slide operator fined after collapse injures childrenThe company has had 11 prior interactions with WorkSafe NZ.29 Aug 05:04 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careCoromandel retirement village residents face 47% fee riseFee rise met with negative feedback.25 Jul 05:53 AM
New ZealandPolice appeal for information in Whangamatā sea searchSo far emergency services searching the area have not located anyone.13 Jan 11:28 PM
New Zealand15 people arrested in Whangamatā overnightPolice say by and large, New Zealanders rang in 2022 safely.31 Dec 06:55 PM
New Zealand'No-tolerance approach': Whangamatā police warn NYE partygoers after bottles thrownPeople are being urged to celebrate safely.31 Dec 01:42 AM
New ZealandHoliday traffic: Congestion building as police urge motorists to put safety firstWaka Kotahi suggests alternate route as congestion clogs SH1 heading north.30 Dec 03:46 AM
New ZealandTop cop's New Year's Eve warning: 'Sexual assault is unacceptable'Police, St John gearing up for busiest night of the year.30 Dec 02:39 AM
New ZealandPolio survivor urges people to learn from history and get jabRetired nurse Jan Wills-Collins points out striking similarities between Covid and polio.21 Oct 06:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTenancy law changes: Bach owners denied use of own propertyAlready tight rental market reduced further and knock-on effect to business.04 Aug 09:06 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I felt the car lose control': Woman lucky to survive terrifying crashI felt the car just lose control, and I knew right then, 'I'm going to crash' - survivor14 Jul 01:22 AM
New ZealandThe late John McCombe: Legendary snapper and a tremendous all-round guy.John McCombe was an award-winning photographer who died in late April.09 May 09:21 PM
TourismTourism NZ forecasts $1b boost if transtasman bubble opensAussies are already making plans to visit in the lead-up to Tuesday's travel announcement.03 Apr 08:02 PM
New Zealand'It was massive': Huge mako shark leaps on to boat roof'I told my mate to gas the boat to get out of here.'09 Feb 02:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandComment: Whangamatā unrest - is this the sort of policing we want in NZ?COMMENT: We should want those who are enforcing the law to do so lawfully.02 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandWhangamatā riot: Cop kicks youth in back during NYE riotNew footage has emerged from inside the riot as cops clashed with drunken youths.01 Jan 06:28 AM
TravelHeading to Whangamatā this summer? Here's where to eatFrom fish and chips on the beach, to top coffee spots, this Coromandel hotspot has it all.28 Oct 10:42 PM
New Zealand'Pretty scary': Flames climb above trees in Whangamata fireThe fire has closed the road meaning a late start to school for local pupils.15 Sep 08:16 PM
New ZealandAftershock: Another earthquake rattles the North IslandThe upper North Island has been jolted by another earthquake.29 Aug 06:07 PM
New ZealandRare shake: Weak 5.2 earthquake wakes Auckland, rocks Coromandel, BOPThe earthquake struck about 120km offshore from Whangamatā.28 Aug 06:48 PM
New ZealandCoromandel roads and supermarkets heaving again"They put the road blocks in at lunchtime the next day - really?" - Coromandel Mayor.12 Aug 10:18 PM
EntertainmentFull lineup announced for NYE festival The Other Side in the CoromandelL.A.B. and Shapeshifter are headlining the New Year's Eve music festival at Joe's Farm.27 Jul 08:33 PM
New ZealandCars abandoned: Four wade to safety after becoming trapped in floodwatersCoromandel locals and tourists have been urged to stay home and avoid the roads.16 Jul 06:29 AM
EntertainmentShapeshifter, L.A.B. to headline New Year's Eve festival in the CoromandelRing in this New Year with live music in the Coromandel.05 Jul 09:33 PM
New ZealandWhangamatā spill: Stricken vessel salvaged from harbourBad weather meant teams were unable to salvage the vessel on Monday.02 Jun 09:42 PM
EnvironmentWhangamatā boardwalk halted - consent required after allConstruction has been halted until the issue of land ownership has been clarified.21 May 03:04 PM
New ZealandBach owners travelling under cover of darknessCoromandel medical facilities will struggle if cluster of covid-19 occurs: Mayor.04 Apr 07:27 PM
EntertainmentCoronavirus: Beach Hop pushed back till NovemberOrganisers 'treasure' Whangamata and 'want to protect' the people that live there.16 Mar 02:24 AM
New ZealandAuckland woman, 86, confirmed as sixth holiday drowning victimThe 86-year-old woman's death has been referred to the coroner.08 Jan 05:27 AM
