How two cut-off towns pulled together to help one another in the cyclone aftermath.

Festival to go ahead this weekend after postponement.

What storm? What road closures? Time for dancing to shine.

Council urges holidaymakers to head home as beaches empty and traffic builds.

Give what you can and take what you need: "This is about food security".

Get your jangle on in Pāpāmoa and enjoy community cheer at the city's only festive parade.

"We [...] know in communities like Tairua, surf clubs are part of the community hub."

The farm is being transitioned with regenerative and traditional Māori methods.

Rotorua woman's passion for caravan shared by family a week after her death.

Showers amid the sun brought out the gleam of hot rods, street machines and muscle cars.

Four of the 16 regional finalists in Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau are in Pāpāmoa.

Residents calling for reinstatement and protection of site planned for development.

Toughest Ironman in the world fought with injury after horror crash, 2km to bike finish.

Live theatre is back on the boards and Mark Wright will perform in Katikati.

Essential information gleaned to underpin New Zealand commercial seaweed production.

Protecting land from 'inappropriate subdivision' comes at an intergenerational cost.

Katikati club returns with large stash of medals and multiple champions.

'I don't think we really gave much thought to the bigger impact this pandemic would have'

Organisers relieved after more than two years of uncertainty

It is blissfully quiet and has the feel of a remote getaway.

Steve and wife Krista flew to Greece in September 2019.

Salaries up for workers and new accommodation aimed at securing them comfortably

Local asks for street to be renamed after late historical town figure's husband.

The area is described as a threatened ecosystem and likely home to numerous species.

Voyage around the world taught young boys how to sail, plus responsibility and resilience

The festival was planned a year ago but postponed due to lockdowns and uncertainty.

Wine, says one candidate - "I can smell it before I get in the car."

"It will create an atmosphere that'll be second-to-none in the years to come."

"There are people out there that can't physically look after themselves."

"It's probably the biggest election we've had with ... climate and local govt reforms."

"We decided we've got to invest in a way that really makes a difference."

'If they take water infrastructure away, are councils big enough to carry on their own?'

"I can't continue to be in the background; it's time for ... a more proactive approach."

"I honestly thought we weren't in the running."

Brant died after some good wins at housie and having enjoyed a happy hour glass of wine

The standard is very high and it's hoped the exhibition will draw interest.

Attendance up on days the education programme is run as students live and learn on beach.

'It's never what you think it's going to be, but I invite people to lean on the edge'

The move puts an end to excessive take which could affect the sustainability of a species.

Vaccination, climate declaration at issue as barrister and councillor questions Code.

Thames volunteer has spent six years delivering free food to needy of Coromandel Hauraki.

Many locals are unaware of the demand for food parcels, the community services trust says.

Hauraki principals keep communities fed as Covid isolation leaves kids without lunches

In good hands as IRB crews race to help people who have never visited New Zealand beaches

The $33k unsealed 90m footpath leads only to a state highway area that lacks a footpath.

Legal costs $100,000, three-year climate action delay waiting for Mayor Goudie signature

Undertaker has witnessed companion animals lying on body of their deceased owner

Waihi couple's blog 'two old farts on a tandem' recounts countless carrot cakes along way.

I've got two questions that I never ask myself: 'why?' and 'what's next?'

Trained scientists started business after making mead with manuka honey too tough to spin

Tackling NZ's abysmal drowning stats: 200m ocean swim typical Tairua school day

five settlements in Thames ward face $623 million estimated cost of possible protection

Two decades waiting for a skatepark in Tairua shows how the process for this sport fails

At least one councillor will refuse to sit in chambers if Sandra Goudie attends.

"Basically you are all seedy car dealers," collector explains of one particular game

DoC Director General of Conservation Penny Nelson has 'strong concerns' about the permit.

The Aldermens are a Crown jewel of coastal NZ and not everyone has access to a boat

Organisers of outdoor events have been forced to cancel under new system's restrictions.

Manaia Kitchen and Bar loses six staff to vaccine mandate as it heads into busiest time

Deputy principal says past stigma over sending kids to special school is no longer there.

Covid case in Thames 'only a matter of time': MP

Most of the donations are regular New Zealanders giving $20, $50, $100: Local charity.

Brothers who started out cutting hair for hard-up friends now opening second barbershop

Of 11 WRC Environmental Initiatives grants, seven go to projects in Thames Coromandel.

Honestly? Avoiding getting the jab won't influence any 'new global economic system'

Waihi four-year-old's love of life after a tough start helps nationwide campaign.

TCDC chief executive refuses Code of Conduct after public complaint on mayor not scanning.

Regional councillor: "I can't think of anything bigger in my 45 years" to adaptation

Thames' funeral home 'angels' uncover tales of demise so nobody is lost in dusty records.