Devastating Coromandel fire: EV not to blame, $3.7m mansion owners thank community
Social media speculation had incorrectly blamed an EV for the fire.
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Fire destroys house at Cooks Beach, Coromandel
Smoke and flames could be seen from Whitianga.
Watch: First look at SH25A reopening months ahead of schedule
The news brings a welcome economic boost to the beleaguered Coromandel Peninsula.
Police appeal for sightings of two missing people
Police are asking for help to solve two separate missing people cases.
Finish line looms for bridge to reconnect Coromandel
SH25A to reopen three months ahead of schedule and bring communities back together.
‘Absolutely tragic’: Grieving family, friend pay tribute to granddad shot while hunting
His family say he was well-known in his local community of Paeroa, in Hauraki.
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.
'We would have been annihilated': Pensioner's flooded flat to be demolished
Brian Thorne is upset to be losing his home by the sea.
Flood-damaged pensioner flats to be demolished
Seven homes to be demolished after floods ripped through seaside town of Waihī Beach.
Flood survivor, 73, says units found ‘unsafe for elderly’ should be demolished
Future of flood-damaged pensioner units is to be decided this week.
'They are bypassing us': Coromandel businesses fear summer drop-off
The only access to the cove remains by boat or kayak.
Polar jet stream headed our way after wet week for North Island
Auckland, Waikato and Coromandel are all in the line for thunderstorms today.
Missing man: Police suspend search
Van Deursen, 29, has not been seen after failing to return from a trip.
Katikati, Waihī Beach and Ōmokoroa Christmas events: Cracker of a season coming up
Many Christmas concerts to be enjoyed this coming month.
School group gets lost in Bay of Plenty bush, police praise what they did next
The search for the missing students ended in success.
'Run of wet days': Tropical low brings rain, wind to north
A tropical low is set to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the top of the country.
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.
'You betrayed him': Family confront woman involved in kidnapping
Joshua Terrey was kidnapped and beaten before later being found dead in a park.
Coromandel's SH25A to open before Christmas - three months early
The reopening of the road brings a welcome economic boost to the Coromandel Peninsula.
'High energy and good vibes': 10 Questions with Shapeshifter
"Spread the love and the good vibes will always make for a good time."
Horse killed in Guy Fawkes crash was being ridden before fatal collision
The driver said he had no time to react as the animal bolted at him.
SPCA 'absolutely devastated' over horse killed in freak crash, calls for fireworks ban
The driver had no time to react as the animal bolted at him after being spooked.
Fireworks tragedy: Spooked horse runs into car, driver 'lucky to be alive'
The driver said he had no time to react as the animal bolted at him.
Person rescued after being trapped in lift
Emergency staff were called to the rescue of a person who was trapped in an elevator.
New SH25A bridge taking shape
"By last Sunday, 70 pre-cast panels had been installed."
Search continues near Whangamatā for missing man
LandSAR personnel are concentrating their search in an area from Wentworth Valley.
Everyone wanted the land: ‘Tear-down’ Waihi bach sells for $1.855m
Bidders go hard for property close to the beach.
30 rescue staff hunt for missing Whangamatā man with dog
Jordan, 29, has not been seen for a week already.
Have you seen Jordan? Search and rescue team join effort to find man
He did not return from his travel to the Wentworth Valley area on Sunday.
Rhythm & Alps and Beach Break: 10 Questions with Ocean Alley
Expect a "bloody good time" when Ocean Alley hit our shores this summer.
Message in a bottle: Fisherman in Canada finds Coromandel man's 2014 letter
'Well, well, well. I’ll go eat my hat,' the letter's author says. 'You’ve made my year.'
'A lot of debris': Clean-up will take time says Coromandel council
Ground conditions too wet for machinery and more rain forecast.