New ZealandNZ 'getting a cyclone season': Is this now a regular thing?Two hundred and seventy households in Ōhope and Thornton had to evacuate.12 Apr 07:45 PM
New Zealand'Are you not seeing the news?': Cyclone fears force change of heart on family’s $1600 Coromandel getawayBachcare is refunding Paula Baker nearly $1600 for her Whitianga stay.10 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandFlooding on SH25 between Tairua and WhitiangaDrone footage captures flooding on SH25 between Tairua and Whitianga. Video / Mike ScottWatch26 Mar 08:20 PM
New ZealandCut off, flooded and in the dark: Landslip takes out house, two rescued; North Island states of emergency continue overnight21 Jan 11:59 AM
New Zealand'Lack of empathy': Fire brigade's plea after public abuse following fatal crash13 Nov 03:50 AM
New ZealandMorning swim turns into 'adventure' after special wildlife encounterA resident shouted to get the attention of the two women, then they saw the black dorsal.13 Aug 05:05 AM
AirlinesRegional airline grounded for 10 days by Civil Aviation AuthorityThe chief says the airline's version of WoF was revoked but customers can still fly.14 Jul 03:12 AM
New ZealandOn the Up: Meet teen fire brigade and road safety hero Mila'Making a small change, that’s enough for me.'15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandOfficer rammed skateboard-wielding suspect with car, punched him seven timesThe IPCA found the police officer's actions were unjustified and could have been fatal.07 Apr 10:59 PM
New ZealandMore than 12 times the police force, 60 arrests: Holiday data from summer hotspot revealedCharges included assault of police, threatening to kill and dangerous driving.28 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandProtesters take flight against $1.7m Billfish Classic in WhitiangaThe competition featured over $1.7 million in prizes, including $400,000 for the heaviest billfish.14 Mar 12:25 AM
New ZealandWaikato town named among 'Most Welcoming Cities on Earth'The destination received the accolade as part of Booking.com's Traveller Review Awards.04 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Not in any mood to forgive': Son of slain teacher says young killer shouldn't be releasedJameel Job broke into Barbara Julian's house and beat her to death.02 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandSummer Concert Tour shines through storms in CoromandelCold Chisel, Icehouse, Bic Runga, and Everclear played in Whitianga on the weekend.27 Jan 12:52 AM
New Zealand‘Distressing’ rescue of young girl after 13yo fell to his death at Hāhei BeachTwo young people scrambled up a cliff path before the boy plunged down the bank.14 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment‘Let’s go and see a band’: The lost art of pub rock50 years of pub rock and the icons keeping it alive.09 Jan 08:38 PM
New Zealand'Silliness': Incidents prompt warning for beachgoers in 'most dangerous month'Holidaymakers urged to stay cautious; lifeguards report manageable issues.02 Jan 04:03 AM
New ZealandDanger, frustration and rubbish dumping lead to installation of barrier armDanger, frustration and rubbish dumping on Whitianga Wharf.20 Dec 10:59 PM
OpinionAl WilliamsSaying goodbye to the Hauraki-Coromandel PostAl Williams is forced to bid the paper farewell after only 9 months on the job.19 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandTraffic management in place at Tairua trouble spot over peak summer periodTairua’s one-lane Pepe Stream bridge becomes a significant bottleneck every summer.19 Dec 12:17 AM
New Zealand'Chew through your brain': Boy's agonising ordeal after insect crawls into earMother shares advice for others after schoolboy terrified by incident.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCoromandel shooting: Name suppression for man charged with murder, attempted murderMan appears in court after fatal shooting in remote rural location.13 Dec 11:01 PM
New ZealandWaikato amps up for massive festival and concert seasonOne of the gigs is Sublime with Rome who are on their final tour.08 Dec 08:23 PM
New ZealandWar memorial proposed for HāheiRatepayers and residents preparing to build a war memorial in the Coromandel settlement.03 Dec 12:35 AM
New ZealandWhitianga waterfront project now up for discussionNew wharf, recreational and commercial fishing facilities form part of the proposal.25 Nov 02:41 AM
New ZealandWatch: Car rolls in dramatic Coromandel crash, driver escapes through window then legs itThe driver escaped through the window and ran away from the crash.18 Nov 07:05 AM
New ZealandCoromandel musician hand-picked by Everclear for Summer Concert TourAll local support acts have been selected by Everclear founder Art Alexakis.15 Nov 01:08 AM
New ZealandNew council catamaran to expand team's maritime patrolling rangeWaikato Regional Council’s new $230,00 vessel, Tūtaia, has been launched in Whitianga.01 Nov 01:23 AM
