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'Go f*** yourself': Mayor's salty email reply
Fiery language was in response to increased aggression directed at council staff.
Cathedral Cove alternatives provide coastal Coromandel experience
Alternative visitor options have been created near Cathedral Cove.
Missing man's dog found 2 months after disappearance
Jordan van Deursen, 29, has not been seen after failing to return from a planned trip
Key Coromandel route on track to reopen this week
Delays caused by Cyclone Lola and site vandalism initially delayed the project.
Researchers prove that being in the Coromandel reduces stress and anxiety
The region has always claimed to be good for your soul - now it's backed by science.
Missing man: Police suspend search
Van Deursen, 29, has not been seen after failing to return from a trip.
What these Coromandel kids found that's worth thousands
The children’s father was surprised to find the huge lump sitting on the kitchen bench.
Coromandel's SH25A to open before Christmas - three months early
The reopening of the road brings a welcome economic boost to the Coromandel Peninsula.
Person rescued after being trapped in lift
Emergency staff were called to the rescue of a person who was trapped in an elevator.
Search continues near Whangamatā for missing man
LandSAR personnel are concentrating their search in an area from Wentworth Valley.
Buyers snapping up Tairua development
Thirty-five of the 52 available sections have been sold in the development.
National's Scott Simpson retains Coromandel seat in landslide
National MP Scott Simpson remains the MP for Coromandel.
Coromandel tourism 'NZ's worst performer'
Hauraki-Coromandel visitor revenue, including cash and online spending, is down $90m.
Adopted 'sweet little dog' seriously injured
A "beautiful sweet little dog” was injured, returned to vet days after adoption.
Looking for Heidi: Podcast host and team comb forest for tourist's remains
Volunteers scoured an area of forest near Whangamatā for the remains of Heidi Paakkonen.
Big Read: 'Blown up from the inside out' - the 1969 Ngātea crop circle
Many people will be unaware of mysterious markings in a Hauraki Plains paddock.
Cathedral Cove rāhui: Facebook post told how to access beach
The post described using a damaged track at the site.
Buffalo Beach airshow to celebrate 75 years of Mercury Bay Aero Club
A spectacular airshow will dominate the skies above Mercury Bay over Labour Weekend.
Coromandel business owners hope for a summer resurgence
Coromandel recorded the dubious honour of the biggest drop in retail spending nationwide.
Whangamatā half marathon back on track after 3-year break
The September 23 event includes new courses and a seaside start/finish at Williamson Park.
SH25A piles driven in at bridge site
Contractors are working over a 20-hour-a-day cycle on the project.
Female players to the fore in Whangamatā
Highlighted by fielding their first-ever women’s team and the champion senior A side.
Tairua skatepark a reality after 30-year battle
A long-awaited skatepark in the coastal community of Tairua is full steam ahead.
Transport Minister and contractor give Kopu-Hikuai Road update
David Parker reaffirmed today the project was on track for a March 2024 completion
Tourism grant hopes to boost visitor numbers in Coromandel this summer
Hadley Dryden spoke about what the $200,000 cash injection will do for Coromandel tourism
Sepuloni visits Thames, announces recovery plan to future-proof weather-impacted regions
Carmel Sepuloni announced the Government’s $30 million North Island Weather Response.
Whangamatā banking hub to open
Whangamata residents will be able to visit their branch from July 31.
Have you seen Bodhi? Dog missing for weeks after strangers put it in their car
Bodhi was seen by two separate people getting into a red car.
Pothole pledge endorsed by National Road Carriers
Excessive rainfall has left roads pockmarked with potholes, causing delays and distress.
Life-saving flight for Whitianga woman
Kat Kelsall said she owes her life to paramedics from the Westpac Rescue chopper.
Coromandel Chocolate: French chocolatier to open in Whangamatā
Customers line up for the sweet delights of the display cabinet.
Legacy foundation named in honour of American scientist
American scientist Lauren Kimiyo Worrell fell to her death in August 2018 at Whitianga
Gouda day out: Kids enjoy Opoutere cheese factory visit
Van Leeuwen said he prefers to make gouda in take-home size as opposed to bigger wheels.
‘Devastating blow to our community': MP wants SH25a reopened by Christmas
Coromandel faces yet another disrupted summer, says MP.
SH25A re-opening in late March as rebuild starts
Physical works under way for the construction of a bridge reconnecting State Highway 25.
SH25 to remain closed overnight between Ruamahunga and Waiomu
Geotech engineers advise it is not safe to re-open State Highway 25.
Waihī miners' ties with WW1 French tunnellers commemorated in visit
A bond forged in WWI has been renewed in a visit by French dignitaries.
St John looking for volunteers
St John’s aim is to provide a fully crewed emergency ambulance in all of the Coromandel
Sports results
One massive win and two nail-biting results featured in Thames Valley Club Rugby
New pump track proposed for Morgan Park
A pump track is a smaller, tighter-looped version of a BMX track
Waihī grave vandalism will upset many servicepeople: Veterans Affairs
A section of the Waihī Cemetery where war veterans are buried has been desecrated.
Wander Women adventure race coming to Hahei in November
The fifth Wander Women Adventure Race will take place in Hahei on Saturday November 11.
Hauraki Coromandel Sports results
Hauraki North worked hard to pip Te Aroha Cobras 27-24 at Waitakaruru.
Adrenaline-junkie Boyd cutting mullet for cancer charity
Ten-year-old Boyd Ingle from Ngatea has been growing his Mullet for three years.
Tapu-Coroglen Road reopening expected by end of year says Council
Thames Coromandel District Council has given an opening date for the Tapu-Coroglen Road
'Send it to Coromandel': MP wants unused cyclone funds redirected
Scott Simpson says unspent cyclone relief funds should be reused.
Ngātea Library, service centre to be rebuilt as $4.8m community hub
The project budget for the rbuild of the Ngātea Service Centre has been reset.
Coromandel leaders upset over loss of concert
Cancelled Whitianga Summer Concert is another blow to the region's visitor industry.
Lifeguards honoured for Tairua bar rescue
The Pāuanui Surf Lifesaving Club and Pāuanui and Tairua lifeguards were honoured.
Crosses from 19th century Coromandel shipwreck returned to Canada
Wooden crosses were made from timber washed up over time on to Buffalo Beach in Whitianga
Police allege vehicle driven towards pedestrians
Vehicle allegedly fled scene of crash.
Op-shop purse triggers series of amazing coincidences
A local woman was reunited with photo of her American mum after a chance discovery.
What's happening to Paeroa's famous L&P bottle?
'It’s done Paeroa proud over the years.'
Book review: The Lighthouse by Christopher Parker
The Lighthouse is Christopher Parker's self-published debut novel.
Bridge to replace SH25A the best option, says National Road Carriers Association
The NRC represents 1500 members who collectively operate 16,000 trucks throughout NZ.
Regional banking hub to open in Whangamatā
The Regional Banking Hubs trial is expanding, and a new hub is opening in Whangamatā.
Special guest at Pāuanui Pink Ribbon breakfast
The Pink Ribbon breakfast will be held at the Pāuanui Club on May 24.
Whangamata surfer rides the wave of success
Pia Rogers will be winging her way to the ISA World Surfing Games in El Salvador.
Loss of a vital connection has caused immeasurable harm: Mayor
Transport Minister Michael Wood reveals the Governments plans for SH25A in the Coromandel.
Hauraki-Coromandel sports results
Hauraki North extended their lead on top in the Thames Valley club rugby standings.
Waihī psychologist’s practical new relationship book
Herald on Sunday columnist Nic Beets has put his years of experience into print.
Singer to play Paeroa
Denise Norton is a New Zealand-born singer who has extensively toured Europe and the US
Pōhutukawa planted in Thames to mark coronation
Thames joined other towns across the nation in celebrating the coronation.
Te Huia weekend experiment on hold despite passenger number increase
The new day return services were due to start at the end of this month.
Three-month wait on SH25A decision ‘far too long’
MP Scott Simpson has spoken out at what he sees as a lack of urgency from Waka Kotahi.
Skatepark final design adopted
The design plans for Tairua Skatepark was approved by Council at a recent meeting of the T
Crosses from shipwreck blessed in memory of Canadian rebel
Small group braves poor weather to gather at a shipwreck memorial at Whitianga.
Luxon and Nats hear Coromandel’s concerns
About 70 people came to hear Christopher Luxon speak in Thames last week.
Coromandel attracting international tourists again
The Coromandel has bucked the trend with an autumnal revival of international visitors.
Hauraki Coromandel Sports results
The second round of the Whangamata Golf Club Men’s stroke play championship was played on
Sporting veterans drop in for charity triathlon
The Due Drop Hope Challenge charity triathlon has an all-star lineup.
Supermarket pairs with refuge to support cyclone-affected
Pak’nSsave has announced plans to help communities affected by Cyclone Gabrielle
Coromandel highway: Minister casts doubt on December re-opening
Business leaders met last week in Thames with Transport Minister Michael Wood.
Beach Hop brings back the fun in the Coromandel
Repco Beach Hop 2023 brought much-needed economic energy back to the Coromandel.
Online marketplace steps up to help businesses
GrabOne is calling for Kiwi businesses to get in touch for a free listing.
Beach Hop to provide cash-injection for Coromandel
Repco Beach Hop is back for a 2023 edition.