Latest fromCoromandel Peninsula
Town to get one of its one-lane bridges replaced – but the other will have to wait
It will cost up to $125 million to replace all the bridges but bottlenecks will continue.
$180k fine after worker seriously injured by mussel harvesting machine
Maritime NZ has issued a warning to operators after a marine farm worker was badly hurt.
Museum gearing up to celebrate half a century
Thames Museum Te Whare Taonga o te Kauaeranga is gearing up to blow out 50 candles.
Regional fuel disparities have residents alleging ‘plain theft’ by gas stations
Fuel in this town costs between 20-30 cents a litre more than nearby areas.
‘Drive to the conditions’: Police warn motorists after quick succession of crashes in Auckland storms
Heavy rain watches and warnings have been placed on regions across the North Island.
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
Those in support of a pontoon say it will have positive social and economic impacts.
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
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'
'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
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
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
The Conservation Minister announced the Government funding boost on Wednesday.
Coromandel Matariki event received 'overwhelming' response
Matariki Whangamatā set to be back bigger and better next year.
Holiday traffic building as travellers leave Auckland for Matariki long weekend
There is life south of the Bombays, but it’ll take you twice as long to reach it.
Coromandel welcomes back Summer Concert Tour
Cold Chisel, Icehouse, Bic Runga and Everclear announced for Summer Concert series.
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
An outage on the Transpower network is affecting up to 27,000 people.
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
Allan Dickinson urges anyone considering planting avocados to think again.
AI boost for dairy farming productivity
Artificial intelligence tackles mastitis problem, improves bottom line.
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
DoC is still calling for feedback on the closed Cathedral Cove.
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
MPI is running tests on the diseased snapper from around the North Island.
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
DoC says no to doughnuts near nesting sites.