New ZealandLocal Focus: Surfing scientists seek the best breaksSeven surf breaks studied for 'Surfonomics'. Made with funding from NZ On Air29 Aug 06:29 PM
New ZealandTwo badly hurt in separate vehicle incidentsA 16-year-old boy who rolled a quad motorbike is among the injured.25 Aug 11:01 AM
New ZealandWomen's lives changed by helicopter rescuesTwo women have praised the life-saving efforts of Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust.19 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandTeens rescued after falling from kayaksThe 15-year-old boys spent 20 minutes in the water before passing fishermen rescued them.12 Aug 04:14 AM
New ZealandMurder of Swede tourists: Pensioner still hauntedGraeme Pearce has often missed sleep, wondering where murdered Heidi Paakkonen could be.16 Jul 09:38 AM
New ZealandCyclone Cook: Riders on the stormCyclone Cook has been one gnarly Easter egg for surfers, offering nine-foot waves today.14 Apr 12:26 AM
New Zealand'Power lines down, trees down'Find out what's happening in your region as Cyclone Cook sweeps in.13 Apr 07:58 AM
New ZealandBig storm: What you need to knowHere are the latest weather updates, region by region as Cyclone Cook bears down.12 Apr 07:28 PM
New ZealandFour homes uninhabitable after floodsThe homes are between Whangamata and Tairua, areas among the most affected by record-breaking rains.13 Mar 07:28 PM
New ZealandTasman Tempest: The anatomy of a stormThe power-packed storm meteorologists have dubbed the "Tasman Tempest" dumped more rain on Auckland than typically falls for the whole of March.13 Mar 03:35 AM
New ZealandMeet the Rainaway BrideA helicopter pilot organised an urgent flight for his bride to reach their wedding after she was stranded by flooding.11 Mar 11:54 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch issuedThe skies are beginning to clear after last night's storm, but the respite may be short-lived, with thunderstorms and more heavy rain forecast for later today.11 Mar 03:05 AM
LifestyleWatch NZH Local Focus: Coromandel locals stick togetherHauraki Mayor John Tregidga met with locals in Whiritoa, as they band together after being hit with 260mm of rain in the past 24 hours. Made with funding from NZ On Air.09 Mar 06:28 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Coromandel locals stick togetherHauraki Mayor John Tregidga met with locals in Whiritoa, as they band together after being hit with 260mm of rain in the past 24 hours. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch09 Mar 06:27 AM
PropertyWatch NZH Local Focus: Whiritoa locals have lucky escapeResidents of coastal town, Whiritoa, had a lucky escape after 260mm of rain fell yesterday and created havoc in the Coromandel Peninsula. Made with funding from NZ On Air.09 Mar 06:09 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Whiritoa locals have lucky escapeResidents of coastal town, Whiritoa, had a lucky escape after 260mm of rain fell and created havoc in the Coromandel Peninsula. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch09 Mar 06:08 AM
New Zealand'Worst storm in decades' cuts off townWhangamata one of worst-hit towns after most serious storm in decades strikes.08 Mar 05:00 PM
PoliticsWatch NZH Local Focus: Coromandel Mayor urges locals to stay vigilantThames & Coromandel District Mayor Sandra Goudie discusses the state of the region after wild weather hit overnight. Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Mar 02:54 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Coromandel Mayor urges locals to stay vigilantThames & Coromandel District Mayor Sandra Goudie discusses the state of the region after wild weather hit overnight. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch08 Mar 02:54 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Slip closes SH25 between Waihi and WhiritoaA large slip has closed State Highway 25 between Waihi and Whiritoa. It is one of a sting of closures around the region following heavy rain overnight. Made with funding from NZ On Air07 Mar 10:16 PM
New ZealandSurf champ's shop knee-deep in waterKnee-deep floodwater in world champion surfer's Whangamata store.07 Mar 08:10 PM
New ZealandFreedom campers raid holiday homesPolice are cracking down on freedom campers who are parking their caravans at holiday homes while the owners are out of town.19 Feb 09:39 PM
New ZealandMore than 80 kids abducted each yearMore than 80 Kiwi kids were abducted or kidnapped in the first nine months of 2016.08 Jan 11:21 PM
New ZealandNew Year crowds well behavedPolice are "generally pleased" with behaviour at New Year's Eve celebrations across the country and say there were no significant issues or incidents reported.31 Dec 07:02 PM
New ZealandMan, 68, drowns at WhangamataThe man drowned while kayaking to Donut Island off Whangamata.26 Dec 12:38 AM
New ZealandMultiple rescues at North Island beachesA man came close to drowning before being rescued by members of the public in what has been a dramatic day at the country's beaches.17 Dec 03:53 AM
New ZealandElderly man dies after falling into causewayEmergency services confirm an elderly man who fell into a causeway has died.10 Nov 02:58 AM
New ZealandInjured farmer flown to Tauranga HospitalA Whangamata farmer has been flown to Tauranga Hospital after a fall. The 64-year-old had been working in a milking shed when he 02 Nov 06:14 PM
New ZealandVictim stabbed, struck with meat cleaverA Whangamata man found guilty of the murder of his friend has been jailed for a minimum of 10 years.21 Jul 11:25 PM
New ZealandStolen police car recoveredA police patrol car that was stolen during a traffic stop in Whangamata last night has been recovered.25 Jun 07:55 PM
New ZealandTeen's death prompts warning signsNew signage warning of the strong currents at Whangamata Harbour are being erected following the tragic death of 15-year-old paddleboarder Amie Russell.13 Apr 10:11 PM
New ZealandMissing woman found safe and wellPolice say the missing woman was located at around 8am this morning.19 Sep 08:33 PM
New Zealand$4m Big Wednesday prize claimedA Whangamata man was 'pottering around in the shed' when a family member discovered that he had won $4 million.31 May 01:22 AM
