New ZealandArrest after bank attackA staff member was trapped inside Whangamata BNZ as an axe-wielding man smashed its windows and counter this morning, police say.29 Oct 12:48 AM
TravelFour of the best... winter surf spotsDon't let the cold weather keep you from the royal waves.02 Jun 05:30 PM
TravelHolidaymakers favour Coromandel hot spot Whangamata remains the top spot for Kiwi holidaymakers over summer, according to new figures.24 Jan 12:42 AM
TravelWhangamata: Eat, surf and indulgeIt may be renowned for its waves, but Whangamata has other temptations.05 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandExplosion badly burns boatieA coastguard veteran suffered serious burns and a broken jaw in an explosion on his boat at the weekend.24 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandFew arrests made at Whangamata's Beach HopPolice are hoping the good behaviour at this weekend's Beach Hop in Whangamata continues as people head home.27 Mar 01:22 AM
New ZealandMissing runabout a false alarm - policeA runabout reported missing off the Coromandel coast may not have logged its return and was probably never in trouble, say police.02 Mar 08:05 PM
New ZealandOur favourite beaches: WhangamataIn the 1950s, high-profile American surfers and their camera crews broadened their search for the perfect wave beyond their home beaches.04 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandConcern over youngsters drinking to excessYoung people, particularly girls, drinking excessively and putting themselves at risk are concerning police.01 Jan 06:22 AM
New ZealandPolice prepare to deal with New Year's Eve hot spotsLiquor bans are in place and police numbers are being boosted in many of the traditional New Year's Eve hot spots.30 Dec 05:34 AM
New ZealandPolice warn over underage sex, drug usePolice have told parents to keep track of their children after finding a girl, 14, having allegedly drug-fuelled sex near a beach overnight.29 Dec 09:57 PM
New ZealandLarge slip blocks SH25 near WhangamataA large slip overnight has blocked State Highway 25, just south of Whangamata, on the Coromandel Peninsula.06 Aug 07:25 PM
New ZealandCoromandel has thrifty options for rugby fansThe Coromandel is promising cheap RWC accommodation rates that will undercut Auckland packages reaching into the thousands.14 May 04:00 PM
