Lucky escape! Incoming tide threatened injured, trapped teen
By the time she was ready to be winched out the waves were breaking over her head.
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Coromandel stranding: Dead whales blessed as rest of pod moves on
There are reportedly between 40 and 60 pilot whales involved.
That's a wrap: Your guide to who's in and who's out across the region
The final preliminary results are in, so just how close were those margins?
That's a wrap: Who's in and who's out in the wider Bay of Plenty?
The final preliminary results are in, so just how close were those margins?
National's Scott Simpson defends Coromandel
The electorate includes Thames, Whitianga and Whangamatā and south of Katikati.
Investigation launched into cement dust
Waihi asthmatic asks council to investigate as cement dust flies on residential street.
The toe kickers are back
Festival celebrates old boys rugby and the legend of Bob Scott, who played in barefeet.
Celebrating a milestone in Waihi
ladies take trip down memory lane by looking at the scrapbook of the Waihi WI memorabilia
Two iconic events vowing to return
Covid-19 forces tough decision for event organisers who cancelled but won't be held down
Golf: It's a win for Whanga!
All twelve matches over the day resulted in wins for the Titoki team.
Waihi Police Report
Holiday makers warned: Remember the rules that apply back home in cities apply here too.
Book early to camp on the Coromandel says DoC
Kauaeranga Valley camping popular with families visiting for 30 years in some cases
Drivers risk road closures due to speeding at roadworks
Motorists need to be "putting themselves in the boots of our workers", Rob Campbell says.
Not all gloom for Coromandel-Hauraki businesses
'I'm proud of how tenacious our businesses and our people are,' says Mayor Sandra Goudie.
'No' not part of young actor's vocabulary
Cam Calkoen's early life is portrayed by Koen McKenzie from Waihi Beach in a promo.
Waihi Police Report: Foot-deep manure on SH2
Contractors spent most of one night cleaning up chicken manure spread across SH2.
Kids holiday action in Whangamata
MGP Scooter to be won by exploring Whangamata on wheels and answering cryptic clues
Waihī crash leaves driver in critical condition
Police were told a car had flipped and a fire started, and the sole occupant was trapped.
Environmental message in children's book
Environmentally conscious Alison Collings from Waihi has created a book for children.
Coromandel Peninsula to lose all tsunami sirens
Council cannot give accurate figures on percentage of people who will receive cell alert
Not-so-scary scarecrow holiday competition fun for all
Waihi Drama Society are having a scarecrow competition this October.
Police report: Filming of amateur movie leads to callout
Firearm incident: men filming amateur action movie but in possession of real .308 rounds
Rugby: The brothers bring it home
Whangamata Area School 1st XV brings home trophy at end of season
Whangamata fire: What caused it, two houses on evacuation alert
Twelve appliances, helicopter, police and ambulance at fire on outskirts of Whangamata
Minty the Whangamata office lamb
Abandoned runt has become a star sales member at A1 Homes Whangamata.
Curtain opens on The Twits after lockdown
Waihi Drama Society's youth division are finally able to do The Twits after lockdown.
Waihi Police Report
Waihi, Waihi Beach, Bowentown and Athenree burglaries bring reminder to lock doors
Golf: Whangamata quarter finalists
Goddard brothers Sam and Damian perhaps the pick of Whangamata pairings.
Pickleball hits Whangamata
The sport that's reached Whitianga, Pauanui and Waihi Beach is coming to Whangamata.
Fear you're too stupid for the smartphone?
SeniorNet on mission to keep aged community connected online and by phone
Mike King's tips for mental health
Comedian shares ways New Zealanders can get involved ahead of Mental Health Month October
What's eating Waihi? Battle lines drawn in the dig for more gold
Gold, frogs and politics - miners get go-ahead to open a new front.
Anti-mine group loses in High Court
Delahunty: Labour sabotaged Minister Sage, breach promise to ban mining Conservation land
Young volunteers keeping Waihi beautiful
Every two months the Keep Waihi Beautiful team head out to clean up the town.