Proposed 33-hour music festival gets cool reception from council
Authorities say event will be too loud and there will be too many cars.
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Young surfers start strong at World Junior Champs
Pauanui's 13-year-old surfing sensation continues to impress.
Kiwi beach named among world’s best, despite being closed to walkers
World renown followed after featuring in blockbuster films and countless summer holidays.
Councils in line for big boost if GST returned on rates
Councils could be in line for a billion-dollar boost each year should government agree.
DoC announces options for Cathedral Cove access
The popular walking track has been closed since February 2023.
Council faces big byelection bills after three reps quit, one dies
Costs to fill the empty seats could hit up to $83,600.
16 people rescued from island wildlife sanctuary after waka crews swamped
Three waka ama crews became stranded on the island.
Rugby player flown to hospital after on-field injury
Injured senior Mercury Bay rugby player airlifted to hospital.
Police name man who died in Whitianga house fire
The man was found dead inside a building after the fire was extinguished.
One person injured in workplace incident
Police were helping ambulance and fire services at an incident on Athenree Rd.
One dead in Coromandel shed fire
Emergency services were alerted to the fire about 5.20pm Sunday.
Dogs make a splash at togs day
The Whangamata Community Pool held a Dog's in Togs day ahead of closing for two months for maintenance. Video / Hauraki-Coromandel Post
Unruly behaviour mars Repco Beach Hop Festival
Beach Hop was marred by some unruly behaviour but police generally happy.
Waimārama woman crowned Repco Beach Hop queen in Whangamatā
A burlesque dance instructor takes the crown at the Whangamata Beach Hop.
Let's go to the Hop! More than 110,000 expected
Traffic is building up as Beach Hop 2024 gets under way.
Life's a Beach Hop in Whangamatā
More than 100,000 people are expected to attend the 50s and 60s-themed event.
Concerns raised over $1 million Coromandel fishing contest
Event organisers and fisheries officials happy with fish population and methods.
Whangamatā Area School scoops up win at inaugural surfing event
The inaugural New Zealand School Surfing Festival was held at Muriwai this week.
Naked Bike Ride: Why cyclists dared to bare all
Waihī Beach locals saw a blur of naked bodies on bikes whizzing past them.
Fishing contestants race to best spots for share of $2 million in prizes
Hundreds of boats set off for the best fishing spots from a shotgun start.
Coastguards pull off 'challenging' night rescue in Coromandel
Meanwhile, Waikato Regional Council also rescued a grounded vessel.
Beach town shock as empty section sells for $2.2m after buyer ups their bid by whopping $1m
Land-banking is happening in the Coromandel’s most expensive holiday town.
New Zealand's most 'Instagrammable' locations revealed
A newly released ranking, based on Instagram data, shows the country's most popular spots.
'Like seeing a UFO': Boaties wowed by close encounter with whale shark
Seven boaties were coming back from the Alderman Islands when they came across the beast.
Chiefs players wearing microphones during games to engage fans
The microphone innovation was revealed on Sunday on Sky Sport's The Breakdown.
'Step too far': Smart mouthguards spark controversy
Several players were ordered from the field due to measurements recorded in their mouths.
SH2 closed: Serious injuries in crash south of Waihī
Police were called to the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2.
Chiefs: Picking their best ever Super Rugby players
Picking the players from the Chiefs sides of the past
'Great concern': Mayor's worry for people using congested SH2 as new route delayed
'You do it one day and it takes one hour and the next day it takes two hours, it's hard.'
Matamata police shooting: Identity of man killed by cops yet to be released as coroner makes non-publication order
The 31yo gangster's funeral was held today. Police seized several motorcycles throughout.
Motorbikes seized as gang members gather for tangi of man shot by police
Paeroa residents could expect delays on the roads today.