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![Police warn motorists of strong winds on harbour bridge amid heavy rain across north](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Police warn motorists of strong winds on harbour bridge amid heavy rain across north
Heavy rain watches and warnings have been placed on regions across the North Island.
![Residents float idea of swimming pontoon near the banks of Tairua](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Residents float idea of swimming pontoon near the banks of Tairua
Those in support of a pontoon say it will have positive social and economic impacts.
![Regional tourism organisation calls for $100 tourist levy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Regional tourism organisation calls for $100 tourist levy
Coromandel's regional tourism organisation wants a big hike to the visitor levy.
![Out of the sea and into the Oceans Festival](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Out of the sea and into the Oceans Festival
Seafood lovers will need to mark this event on their calendars.
![David Tamihere intending Supreme Court bid as murder convictions upheld: 'I’ll keep at it'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
David Tamihere intending Supreme Court bid as murder convictions upheld: 'I’ll keep at it'
'You've got to grab them by the short and curlies,' a defiant Tamihere says.
!['Tell us where to find Heidi': Police challenge David Tamihere as murder convictions upheld](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Tell us where to find Heidi': Police challenge David Tamihere as murder convictions upheld
Court of Appeal finds a miscarriage of justice but won't quash his murder conviction.
![Two slain tourists, lies, and jailhouse snitches: David Tamihere's 34-year legal saga](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Two slain tourists, lies, and jailhouse snitches: David Tamihere's 34-year legal saga
How Tamihere owes his case being reviewed again, decades later, to the 'jailhouse lawyer'.
![Cathedral Cove to reopen in summer after $5m 'short term' fix](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Cathedral Cove to reopen in summer after $5m 'short term' fix
The Conservation Minister announced the Government funding boost on Wednesday.
![Coromandel Matariki event received 'overwhelming' response](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Coromandel Matariki event received 'overwhelming' response
Matariki Whangamatā set to be back bigger and better next year.
![War of words: Mayor and ratepayers' alliance go head to head](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
War of words: Mayor and ratepayers' alliance go head to head
Thames-Coromandel Mayor Len Salt has unloaded following months of rumblings.
![Thousands without power in Coromandel](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Thousands without power in Coromandel
An outage on the Transpower network is affecting up to 27,000 people.
![Hillary Outdoors to open new outdoor programme in the Coromandel](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hillary Outdoors to open new outdoor programme in the Coromandel
Hillary Outdoors is expanding with a new facility in the Coromandel.
!['Returns have never been worse': Avocado grower frustrated with industry](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Returns have never been worse': Avocado grower frustrated with industry
Allan Dickinson urges anyone considering planting avocados to think again.
![AI boost for dairy farming productivity](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
AI boost for dairy farming productivity
Artificial intelligence tackles mastitis problem, improves bottom line.
![Down the gurgler: Tairua toilet debacle takes u-turn](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Down the gurgler: Tairua toilet debacle takes u-turn
The estimated costs for new public loos in Tairua have been slashed by $200k.
![Cathedral Cove feedback closes this week](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Cathedral Cove feedback closes this week
DoC is still calling for feedback on the closed Cathedral Cove.
![Search for new clubrooms a waiting game for Coromandel boaties](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Search for new clubrooms a waiting game for Coromandel boaties
The Mercury Bay Boating Club is still awaiting a decision on its new location.
![Fisheries NZ still can't identify what causes 'zombie' disease in snapper](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fisheries NZ still can't identify what causes 'zombie' disease in snapper
MPI is running tests on the diseased snapper from around the North Island.
![Power out to nearly 6000 properties in Coromandel](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Power out to nearly 6000 properties in Coromandel
Power cut during thunderstorms leaves thousands without electricity.
![Quad bike raced on beach ‘a real concern’ for DoC](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Quad bike raced on beach ‘a real concern’ for DoC
DoC says no to doughnuts near nesting sites.
![Waihī Recreation Hub soon to become reality](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Waihī Recreation Hub soon to become reality
The project has received another significant funding boost.