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Regional banking hub to open in Whangamatā
The Regional Banking Hubs trial is expanding, and a new hub is opening in Whangamatā.
More Coromandel closures coming up as road works continue
Drivers should visit the Waka Kotahi Journey Planner for more details.
Beach Hop returns to liven up Coromandel
The annual classic car and rock'n'roll festival returns to Whangamatā.
Coromandel highway slip: ‘If that one goes, we’re basically an island’
Waka Kotahi is closely monitoring an underslip on State Highway 25.
Further update today on progress towards re-opening SH25 for heavy vehicles
Expect delays while contractors continue working to stabilise the SH25 washout.
Whangamatā locals get taste of Hollywood
Some Whangamatā locals were involved in Jason Momoa's new film.
Waikato, Coromandel deal with aftermath of Gabrielle
Coromandel starts clean up as some local roads open again slowly.
Gabrielle’s gift to Coromandel – Complete Isolation
Contractors working flat out since daylight to start clearing slips to restore access
Council teams work through the night dealing with hundreds of calls.
Coromandel cut off, roads closed, struck by power and cell phone outages.
DOC asks for help to better understand native seals
DOC asks the public to report sightings of seals around the Coromandel, Hauraki Gulf.
SH25A now fully closed 24/7, Waka Kotahi advises.
SH25A site continues to move, more rain coming, and work crews were being abused.
Advice to avoid long queues on the road this long weekend
Planner shows predicted traffic flow across popular journeys
Urgent pickups from Tauranga Hospital keep Waikato chopper busy
Rescue missions were flown to Putaruru, Raglan, Whangamata and Rotorua.
Watch: Search for missing teen after Ōpoutere death, calls for Surf Life Saving patrols
A water, air and land search continues for a missing teenager at Ōpoutere.
Golf coach sacked for refusing Covid vaccine awarded more than $15,000
The golf coach returned to his hometown to work for the club for just over a year.
Beach Hop hops around the Coromandel
The first of two Beach Hop festivals this summer kicked off last week.
Whangamata Collective's Art after Dark
You're invited to dazzle after dark at the Whangamata Golf Club.
Thames-Coromandel welcomes new mayor
According to preliminary results, Len Salt will be replacing Sandra Goudie as mayor.
Trial modelling of Waikato swim spots will be used to 'infer' pollution levels
The aim is to better empower people to decide where and when to go swimming.
Harbourmaster reviews 'challenging' summer on-water education and compliance programme
Anyone can operate a boat with no knowledge of maritime regulations or rules of the sea.
Waikato event industry sees red for the future
Several Waikato events have been cancelled or postponed in response to the Omicron spread.
Seven Waikato summer festivals set to rock the region
Festivals are set to take place in Whangamata, Karapiro, South Waikato and Thames.
Busy boating season ahead as Waikato welcomes Aucklanders back
Report unsafe behaviour on the water as well as maritime hazards and incidents.
Six Waikato summer festivals set to rock the region
Check the details with festivals in Whangamata, Raglan, Karapiro, South Waikato and Thames
Summer festivals receive Covid cancellation safety net
Government will cover costs in case of Covid cancellation.
Polio survivor urges people to learn from history and get jab
Retired nurse Jan Wills-Collins points out striking similarities between Covid and polio.
New festival like Beach Hop, but for motorbikes
Beach Hop legend Noddy Watts has launched two new festivals dedicated to motors and music
Waikato events at the forefront of 2021 NZ Event Awards
With a record number of 108 total entries, seven Waikato events made it into the final 50.
Classic car rock'n'roll weekend raises $14,000 for cancer lodge
Whangamata local Noddy Watts donates the $14,000 raised to Cancer Foundation's Lodge.
Whangamatā riot: Cop kicks youth in back during NYE riot
New footage has emerged from inside the riot as cops clashed with drunken youths.
Waving hello to summer
At the peak of summer, surf lifeguards patrol over 90 locations throughout the country.
Dune erosion forms sand cliffs at Whangamata
Storms and high seas have caused Whangamata's sand dunes to erode.
Coastal areas seek relief from mangrove invasion
Mangroves future in hands of central government. Made with funding from NZ on Air.