Victim of fatal crashed named by police
The two-car collision injured seven other people.
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The 1063km relay to change how young people see mental health
The challenge aims to raise awareness of the struggles young people face accessing help.
Tragic drowning: 'Beautiful boy' farewelled in packed service
Teen drowned after toilet stop near river.
Waihī gearing up for Lions Art and Street Festival
Waihi will be lit up for the festival this coming Anniversary Weekend.
Lifeguards' plea for swimmers to stay between the flags
"All of the incidents this past week have occurred outside of the patrol flags."
Local writer’s new book sure to be a spooky hit
Fans of Netflix’s Stranger Things will love this novel.
'Outside my comfort zone': 76 year-old cycling for rescue helicopter
Keith Hobson has always loved getting in the outdoors and living life to the fullest.
Fun times, great creations at Pauanui Sand Castle competition
Fun family times were held on the beach at Pauanui on Saturday.
Spate of Coromandel drownings in horror start to 2023
On Tuesday, January 17, a man went missing in the water in Whangamatā.
Kopu-Hikuai Highway re-opens after safety concerns
Numerous cracks were identified and investigated in the road structure.
Busy December for rescue helicopter crews
Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter flew 58 lifesaving missions.
Teen's roadside toilet-stop near river ends tragically
Teen who died after losing his footing and falling into a creek.
Boost for Hauraki Coromandel’s predator free goal
Powerco is partnering with Predator Free Hauraki Coromandel Community Trust (PFHCCT)
'Fishing chick' itching to get her kontiki back in the water.
Heather Bustard is home from a hospital stint - the longest hiatus she's had from fishing.
‘Kindest man’ and his ‘mini-me’: Beach drowning victims remembered
Ian and Samuel Cruickshank drowned when they were swept out to sea at Opoutere Beach.
Body of missing teen found following Ōpoutere Beach tragedy
It’s understood at least some of the group involved the Cruickshank family from Takapau.
Feeney and Filipo join Chiefs coaching group
The Chiefs Rugby Club announced on 19 January that Paul Feeney and Ross Filipo
Watch: Search for missing teen after Ōpoutere death, calls for Surf Life Saving patrols
A water, air and land search continues for a missing teenager at Ōpoutere.
Best Beach 2023: How to vote for the country's top camping beach
There's nothing that says Kiwi summer quite like pitching a tent near the sand and sea.
Horror 48 hours in Coromandel: Police confirm another fatal water-related incident
The incident follows yesterday's double drowning at Opoutere Beach.
Beach tragedy: Heroes’ heartbreak as woman loses husband, son ‘in front of her eyes’
One person has died and a search is under way for a missing person after the incident.
Best Beach 2023: NZ’s top 10 hidden gem beaches - vote for your winner
Shh! We've got a secret... these are the country's best off the beaten track beaches.
'Can you imagine the heartache?' Family tragedy as one dead, one missing at Coromandel beach
Six people from a group of seven were rescued but one person “was unable to be revived”.
'Huge community response': 4.5kg of rubbish picked up at Waihī Beach
More than 500 volunteers helped with the clean-up effort.
Best Beach 2023: Bay of Plenty spots vying to be NZ's favourite
Four Bay of Plenty locations named finalists in the Best Beaches competition
Missing man found dead in Whangamatā
The man was previously reported missing in the water yesterday evening in Whangamata.
Cracked Coromandel highway reopens, images show large fissures across road
Motorists using SH25A will only be allowed to drive on the road between 7am - 7pm.
State Highway 25A closed after cracks appear
numerous cracks were identified and investigated in the road structure of SH25A
Best Beach 2023: NZ's top 10 surf beaches
You've nominated your favourites, now vote for the ultimate winner.
The Eastern to play Kauaeranga Hall
The Eastern were last seen at Kauaeranga Hall in 2018.
Cyclone Hale’s remnants leave behind sinking feeling
The cyclone left a drowning golf course and a disconcerting sinkhole in its wake.
'Urgent' clean-up after 'millions' of microplastics wash up on Bay beach
"I’ve never seen anything like this hit the beach before. It’s an eye-opener."
Book review: Snake Oil by Neil Evans
'Snake Oil' tells of Joseph, a dodgy car salesman-type-turned-charismatic pastor,