Tairua’s one-lane Pepe Stream bridge becomes a significant bottleneck every summer.

First-term councillor believes he has the passion and skills the district needs.

SH26 between Thames and Paeroa is to close for a month for a bridge build.

The local community board had raised concerns with the council.

The town’s festive flags have been taken down.

Paeroa's famous bottle is getting a temporary makeover for a frozen L&P promotion.

It is not getting heavy commercial use but the council voted to keep the gates locked.

Scientists from around the world are looking to the Hauraki Gulf for answers.

Leg-hold traps should be installed off the ground to avoid catching birds like kiwis.

Ratepayers and residents preparing to build a war memorial in the Coromandel settlement.

Rainbow crossings not pedestrian crossings, council says.

New owners to open a pop-up art gallery at former Freemasons lodge.

Starbathing is a fast-growing travel trend, thanks to NZ's dark skies.

Ratepayers have been asked to help replace one of three tekoteko at Memorial Reserve.

Whangamatā swimming pool refurbishment project balloons to $430k.

Damage has been caused by high tides and heavy rain.

New wharf, recreational and commercial fishing facilities form part of the proposal.

The summer jandal is to be celebrated in Tairua.

There are several options after Wightman's departure.

Odours, broken handles and lids are among immediate concerns.

The defect is common with bridges of its type right across the country.

Thames has a new information centre but there are challenges ahead, its operator says.

The tomo is being monitored 24/7, Thames-Coromandel District Council says.

Police are still investigating while Fenz confirmed they attended the scene two weeks ago.

Family say there are two people who may have information but are yet to be located.

The Cathedral Cove access track is closed for repairs because of cyclone damage.

The results of the council's annual satisfaction survey are out.

The bill was supported by Coromandel MP Scott Simpson.

Waikato Regional Council’s new $230,00 vessel, Tūtaia, has been launched in Whitianga.

The council was presented with a dire 2023/2024 annual report.

Momoa rocked up to the Coroglen Tavern, banged on the window and said 'let me in'.

A house built in Hamilton in 1929 and moved to Whangamatā in 1930 is set to move again.

Regional tourism organisations are running on 'the smell of an oily rag'.

DoC says there will be no parking at Cathedral Cove when it reopens.

'Reconnecting communities safely and quickly following natural disasters is critical.'

Environmental assessment costs were overlooked in the original pontoon proposal.

The Kautai-King family brings their meaning to playing and staying together.

Tairua-Pāuanui Coastguard looking to educate boaties.

More than $9 million has been budgeted for stormwater improvement in Whangamatā.

The new trail includes a 120m suspension bridge across the Tairua River.

International tourists have been turning up to the must-see destination to find it closed.

Lois Wolkers speaks candidly about her young onset dementia experience.

Real-life search and rescue mission called in during exercise.

“It is a very fragile eco-system; don’t leave a fire unattended.”

Running, walking, mountain biking and orienteering featured in the multisport challenge.

Henry Stilwell talks life after television series Four Go Flatting.

The Coromandel tourism sector is still shaking the effects of cyclones and Covid-19.

The track runs along a seawall that protects $1 billion in assets.

Emergency services to converge on Coromandel for training event.

Fisheries New Zealand says they will only be dredging 0.01% of the scallop beds.

This weekend's challenge involves running, walking, mountain biking and orienteering.

A long-awaited trail connecting the towns has gained resource consent.

Hundreds gathered for the fundraising walk.

Thames store missing $7000 in electrical goods after unwanted visit.

Whangamatā Surf Life Saving Club is still $500k short of the revised target.

Thames-Coromandel the oldest population with high home ownership rate.

NZTA Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to announce $100m for resilience projects.

Roaming dogs can "frighten, intimidate or annoy others".

Plans are designed to reflect aspirations of iwi partners and communities.

Coromandel not included in the 2024 National Land Transport Programme.

Farming company, company director and farm manager convicted and fined $305,900.

More than $170 million has gone into the Coromandel following the cyclones.

Numerous fakes notes presented in Thames and wider Waikato area.

Rising transport costs have a lot to do with the need for a boost to the fireworks budget.

Police are urging Waikato people to be on the lookout for fake money.

An $18 million housing development overlooking Tairua is taking shape.

The attack last week left a Thames woman injured and her beloved pet dead.

A $1000 reward is being offered to find the dog that attacked Oscar.

Loud bangs are used to scare birds away from crops in rural areas.

The community has asked and council agrees but speed changes will have to wait.

Hundreds of golden oldies are expected at the annual tournament.

Outgoing Hauraki District Council boss reflects on 30 years of service.

Warnings still in place on Ōhinemuri River with high arsenic levels in sediment.

Widower says there is no excuse for the way council staff handled the matter.

Thames-Coromandel's ageing population highlights what's in store for the rest of NZ.

Thames-Coromandel will have a Māori ward at the 2025 local elections.

The council unanimously voted to reaffirm its resolution to establish a Māori Ward.

A golf club which borders the shores of Matarangi Beach will host a group of pro-golfers.