Mural aims to bring environmental awareness
Charlotte Rose transformed a water tank by painting a mural for an international festival.
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Three decades flying for founding rescue pilot
Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter's Grant Bremner reflects on three decades.
Sharing the love; Waihi and Whangamata people making a difference
The people doing the small things to make life easier in post-lockdown Waihi
Hauraki Coromandel mayors urge buy local
Towns and leaders uniting to stimulate business as Waihi, Paeroa Whangamata hit level 3
Rats and possums haven't been in lockdown. What awaits pest controllers?
"We have a potential catastrophe on our hands for bird populations."
Anzac Day still stirs the blood
Veterans say they have never known an Anzac Day like this one but commemorating their way.
Council chairman and CE donate 20 per cent of pay
Stepping up to PM's call for leadership in Covid-19 with donation, says CE and Chair.
Master the art of the sexy kitten
Lounging in lockdown and walls closing in? The cure might just be rock 'n' roll.
Armed offenders squad called to Thames
Dogs also found on the property had to be put down due to their poor condition.
Banded mallards discovered 2000km from home
Heroic journey for banded New Zealand mallards who usually never move more than 25km.
Bach owners travelling under cover of darkness
Coromandel medical facilities will struggle if cluster of covid-19 occurs: Mayor.
Jayden and the giant kumara
Home gardener Jayden Blomfield reveals secrets to self-sustainability.
Diehard Coromandel surfers rail at lockdown tourists
"We understand bach owners probably as entitled - it's the loosie Jucys still going out"
Moana House residents staying positive
One person can now visit people who are in the dying hours of their lives.
Bears post how they're feeling
The Christchurch mum of two behind a growing bear army in lockdown.
Covid-19 prevents even small funerals
Concerns for emotional 'closure': no grieving, no embalming, no gathering around a body.
Rugby player Joe Ferguson's risky strategy to win bride Ruby Woodruffe
Photos include ring with Ruby walking, showering, sleeping, and Joe being told off.
Beach Hop postponement puts festival at risk
Festival goers told to stay away if showing symptoms of Covid-19 or arrived from overseas.
Coronavirus forces Beach Hop postponement
Future of event at risk if money cannot be recovered: organiser.
What we owe to Jeanette Fitzsimons
Catherine Delahunty pays tribute to a friend, neighbour and leader.
Peace runners visit Coromandel schools
The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run is a global relay inspiring a peaceful world.
Surf Lifeguard fossils on patrol: 'The older we get, the better we were'
Most who guard the beach over summer are aged between 17 and 21 ... then came the fossils.
From the frontline of the Australian bushfires: DOC Ranger Karen Ismay motivated by teamwork
"The scale is amazing. When I left I heard the fires were twice the size of Switzerland."
Whangamatā SLSC wins third place rescue of month
Surf Lifeguards who searched, recovered body of crab-fisherman on Christmas Day win award.
Adventure couple give back on Africa Mercy
"Our friends and relatives just love what we're doing" - Sinclair Carter
Prostate cancer survivor cycles length of NZ
Whangamatā's Steve Bagnall making most of everyday after prostate cancer surgery
War veteran, 102, deserves candles
Brant Robinson recalls World War II experiences vividly and still keeps up with news.
Backlash from residents over boardwalk plan
We should 'leave the dunes alone' - backlash to boardwalk.
Meet Miss Whangamata
Event as popular as ever after dropped by Whangamata Surf Lifesaving Club as fundraiser
Whangamatā parties in a paddock to ring in New Year
First New Year for new venue goes smoothly, but council cautious about future events
Hole in one...again for Whangamata golfer
What's the secret for Doug Walters who has had two holes in one in the last three months?
Scoot for Loot at Beach Hop
How about a ride in fancy dress around the Coromandel Peninsula by scooter?
Community Board chair voted with coin toss
Coin toss unacceptable, Councillor says.
'Like smashing up a graveyard': Ancient pōhutukawa poisoned
Community asked to be vigilant and report any similar attacks to the council or police.