Home Kills film tour brings Waikato and BOP to the big screen
Home Kills film tour hits Waikato, Bay of Plenty, and Coromandel cinemas with Q&A sessions
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Everclear frontman keen to explore more of NZ during summer tour
Everclear frontman Art Alexakis excited about touring outside the main centres.
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Sublime with Rome cannot wait to come Downunder and play.
Roading package delivers $21m for Coromandel highways
Roads across the region are still feeling the effects of storm damage.
New Summer Concert Tour site delayed by severe weather events
The new festival site development was delayed because of weather and economic conditions.
Tonnes of debris washes ashore in Whitianga, forces closure of boat ramp
A heavy rain watch with strong northeast winds has been issued for the Coromandel.
Multiple explosions heard as vehicles burn in possible arson attack
Three vehicles set alight on waterfront.
Out of the sea and into the Oceans Festival
Seafood lovers will need to mark this event on their calendars.
Cathedral Cove to reopen in summer after $5m 'short term' fix
The Conservation Minister announced the Government funding boost on Wednesday.
Coromandel welcomes back Summer Concert Tour
Cold Chisel, Icehouse, Bic Runga and Everclear announced for Summer Concert series.
War of words: Mayor and ratepayers' alliance go head to head
Thames-Coromandel Mayor Len Salt has unloaded following months of rumblings.
Cathedral Cove feedback closes this week
DoC is still calling for feedback on the closed Cathedral Cove.
Search for new clubrooms a waiting game for Coromandel boaties
The Mercury Bay Boating Club is still awaiting a decision on its new location.
French flair is in the air: Film festival back in Waikato
The French Film Festival takes place in Hamilton and Whitianga.
Thames-Coromandel townships set to start using water meters
A user-pays system for water will be in place from July 1.
'Not a pretty story': Doctor tackles Dry July after losing six family members to cancer
Dr Kevin Pringle will take part in the annual fundraiser for a second time.
Waikato community legends gain royal attention
15 locals have received King's Birthday Honours.
'Life is not a dummy run': Philanthropist gets King's Birthday Honours nod
Leigh Hopper is proud of his family legacy.
Lotto luck for Waikato, Coromandel players
Wins follow lucky weekend for Waikato players.
Community gives input on Cathedral Cove reopening options
DoC hosted a drop-in sessions in Hahei and Whitianga last weekend.
DoC announces options for Cathedral Cove access
The popular walking track has been closed since February 2023.
Police boost helped tackle Coromandel's New Year's issues
Over 40 extra staff were deployed to the peninsula over the 2023/24 New Year period.
Coastal settlement's repeated calls for speed limit reductions
Little Bay residents plead for speed limit reduction.
Mercury Bay Boating Club finds new clubroom location
The old facility was left teetering on the water’s edge after last year's weather events.
Rugby player flown to hospital after on-field injury
Injured senior Mercury Bay rugby player airlifted to hospital.
Lotto: Waikato winners bag share of $1m
More Lotto luck for region as punters share first division prize.
Police name man who died in Whitianga house fire
The man was found dead inside a building after the fire was extinguished.
Concerns raised over $1 million Coromandel fishing contest
Event organisers and fisheries officials happy with fish population and methods.
Hook, line and sinker: Team Godfather reels in $460,000 win at Coro comp
The Kubota Billfish Classic took place in Whitianga over the weekend.
Fishing contestants race to best spots for share of $2 million in prizes
Hundreds of boats set off for the best fishing spots from a shotgun start.
Retail spending in Coromandel not keeping up with inflation
While visitor numbers were up, local infrastructure was put under severe pressure.
New council rules sought to preserve night sky in special Coromandel spot
The night sky north of Whitianga is a star-gazer's delight.
Big catch: Whitianga to host fishing contest with $1.8 million in prizes
The Kubota Billfish Classic returns to Whitianga next week.
New Zealand's most 'Instagrammable' locations revealed
A newly released ranking, based on Instagram data, shows the country's most popular spots.