Waikato HeraldTairua surfers shine at NZ Boardrider Club ChampionshipsThe competition was held in Whangamatā on the weekend.16 Apr 08:00 PM
Waikato HeraldState 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
Waikato Herald'Loosehead Len' to return to his Coromandel rootsJournalist Phil Gifford set to speak at event in Whangamatā this month.05 Apr 06:00 PM
Waikato HeraldWhangamatā to get on the pace with its own parkrunCoromandel town to join worldwide movement for runners, joggers and walkers.30 Mar 12:00 AM
Waikato HeraldBeach 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
Waikato HeraldLet'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
Waikato HeraldLife'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
Waikato HeraldWhangamatā 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
Waikato HeraldSmall Coromandel lifeguard service in line for new $5 million facilityThe lifeguard service is located between Whangamata and Waihi.19 Mar 04:14 AM
Waikato HeraldWhangamatā swimming pool to receive a splash revampBefore the makeover, the pool will host a special event for four-legged swimmers.14 Mar 09:59 PM
Waikato HeraldCoromandel creatives to boost local talent through art trailThe annual Whangamatā Art Trail will be a 'burst of summer fun', organisers say.14 Mar 08:00 PM
Waikato HeraldWaihī Golf Club's Beach Cup reaches semi-final stageMeanwhile, a Whangamatā course hosted a charity event.12 Mar 09:00 PM
Waikato HeraldLibrary programme boosts children's creativityKids busy crafting in new creative programme at community-run library.11 Mar 10:07 PM
Waikato HeraldRetail spending in Coromandel not keeping up with inflationWhile visitor numbers were up, local infrastructure was put under severe pressure.11 Mar 05:30 PM
Waikato HeraldMangrove trees a concern for Whangamatā community groupWhangamatā Harbour Care raises concern about potential mangrove invasion.07 Mar 09:00 PM
Waikato HeraldPolice station hours reduced in WhangamatāPolice reduce office hours to cope with staff illness.05 Mar 01:51 AM
Waikato HeraldPāuanui surfer makes a splash at NZ Women’s Surf FestivalPauanui girl sets record for youngest winner.04 Mar 05:30 PM
Waikato Herald'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
Waikato HeraldFestival to celebrate 24th anniversary and 60 years of classic Ford MustangThis year celebrates 60 years of the Ford Mustang.26 Feb 06:00 PM
Waikato HeraldWhangamatā lifeguards make a splash on the national stageThe lifeguard team has been recognised in the New Zealand Rescue of the Month Awards.17 Feb 05:45 PM
Waikato HeraldCoromandel news in brief: Kennedy Bay works, rates dueWhat's up in the Coromandel — short and sweet.15 Feb 07:00 PM
Waikato HeraldLongstanding Coromandel community journalist diesThe local community says goodbye to "a lovely person" and "exceptional editor".14 Feb 04:30 PM
Waikato HeraldTeen surfer rides wave of success with three in a rowThe second round of this year's Billabong Grom Series at Whangamatā had a few surprises.12 Feb 07:04 PM
Waikato HeraldNew life for old art deco cinema as wedding venueIt was important for the building to remain as a space to be loved by the community.09 Feb 06:30 PM
Waikato Herald'Let's do one thing big': Small town golf club's big Masters prizeWhangamata Golf Club in the Coromandel is raffling a trip to the Masters.08 Feb 07:14 PM
Waikato HeraldNZ’s Best Beach 2024 winners announcedOur readers have spoken and voted five Waikato beaches into the winners' ranking.29 Jan 10:43 PM
Waikato Herald'She had no choice': Naked woman forced to jump for her life from upper window to escape fireA large orange tree broke the woman's fall after she jumped from a second-storey window.29 Jan 04:51 AM
Waikato HeraldMan charged with arson after Whangamatā house fireInvestigators are at the scene this morning.28 Jan 07:42 PM
Waikato HeraldPolice hunting shirtless man on mobility scooter after two burglaries in WhangamatāHe is barefoot, balding but with long, thinning white hair and a bushy white moustache.28 Jan 08:08 AM
Waikato HeraldThey're running the length of Scotland - in New ZealandMotor neurone disease research fundraiser spans the globe.23 Jan 10:26 PM
Waikato HeraldWatch: Car keeps veering into traffic in 'bloody scary' 25km drive'We were all trying to get home safely and no one wanted to die on the way home.'22 Jan 08:21 PM
Waikato Herald'Strange bond': Two men's near-identical ordeals surviving alone in the oceanRob Hewitt has reflected on his own ordeal of floating alone at sea for 72 hours.04 Jan 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldRam raid in Whangamatā overnightPolice say two people were arrested after calls of concern from the public.04 Jan 12:15 AM
Waikato Herald'Glad to see you': First words of man rescued after almost 24 hours in the seaThe man used the reflection of the sun on his watch to catch his rescuers' attention.03 Jan 10:53 PM
