Latest fromCoromandel Peninsula
Cathedral Cove track repair work hampered by visitors bypassing signs and barriers
The Cathedral Cove access track is closed for repairs because of cyclone damage.
Hammer, wrench thrown as caravan thieves take police on 'reckless' Coromandel chase
A hammer was thrown at police during pursuit and a wrench hit two members of the public.
'Highly probable' 16-year-old's wrist broke during unlawful arrest, IPCA finds
Police arrested teen for breaching alcohol ban after he refused to give his details.
'It’s Jason Momoa, let me in': Aquaman star hits the Coromandel on Harley
Momoa rocked up to the Coroglen Tavern, banged on the window and said 'let me in'.
DoC staff 'stressed' by appalling visitor behaviour at tourism hot spots
Regional tourism organisations are running on 'the smell of an oily rag'.
Parking goes, visitors must use shuttle to access popular Cathedral Cove track
DoC says there will be no parking at Cathedral Cove when it reopens.
Coromandel bridge project wins consultancy award
'Reconnecting communities safely and quickly following natural disasters is critical.'
Man appears in court over hunter's death
Sean Kavanagh appeared in the Rotorua District Court today.
'Another ridiculous gold rush': Group vows to continue fight against new mine
A controversial Waikato mining site has the Government’s green light of approval.
Council flags support for Pāuanui-Tairua scenic trail
The new trail includes a 120m suspension bridge across the Tairua River.
Tourists causing headaches for Cathedral Cove track repair workers
International tourists have been turning up to the must-see destination to find it closed.
The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes star shares young onset dementia experience
Lois Wolkers speaks candidly about her young onset dementia experience.
Four fire brigades spend four hours tackling Coromandel blaze
“It is a very fragile eco-system; don’t leave a fire unattended.”
Adventurers hit Whangamatā for multisport race
Running, walking, mountain biking and orienteering featured in the multisport challenge.
Four Go Flatting star ‘Lil Henry’ embraces newfound fame, starts clothing label
Henry Stilwell talks life after television series Four Go Flatting.
Tough few years for Hauraki-Coromandel tourism
The Coromandel tourism sector is still shaking the effects of cyclones and Covid-19.
'They’re very lucky': Chopper helps with search for kayakers
A co-ordinated response effort resulted in three kayakers being rescued off Whangamatā.
Tiny Thames train attraction at risk from sea level rise project
The track runs along a seawall that protects $1 billion in assets.
Fishery lobbyists and Fisheries NZ tangle over Coromandel dredging survey
Fisheries New Zealand says they will only be dredging 0.01% of the scallop beds.
Whangamatā to host 'orienteering on steroids' multisport event
This weekend's challenge involves running, walking, mountain biking and orienteering.
Surf club needs extra $300k for base upgrade
Whangamatā Surf Life Saving Club is still $500k short of the revised target.
Roading resilience projects to be announced soon
NZTA Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to announce $100m for resilience projects.
33-hr drenching: Severe thunderstorms for upper North Island, snowstorms, downpours in south
Snowstorms are also forecast for parts of south. Severe weather alerts are out across NZ.
Hauraki towns outline their 'better off' funding wish lists
Plans are designed to reflect aspirations of iwi partners and communities.
Residents join forces to save beach-nesting birds
The funding boost allows 30 households to join the pest-trapping effort.
Coromandel misses out on $250m transport resilience funding
Coromandel not included in the 2024 National Land Transport Programme.