Whangamatā Area School scoops up win at inaugural surfing event
The inaugural New Zealand School Surfing Festival was held at Muriwai this week.
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Small Coromandel lifeguard service in line for new $5 million facility
The lifeguard service is located between Whangamata and Waihi.
Police tight-lipped on Coromandel crime figures
Police treat questions asked by the HC Post about holiday period crime figures as OIA.
Hook, line and sinker: Team Godfather reels in $460,000 win at Coro comp
The Kubota Billfish Classic took place in Whitianga over the weekend.
SH2 closed for hours, one person in critical condition after serious crash at Thames Rd in Paeroa
Police say at least one person was injured.
Fishing contestants race to best spots for share of $2 million in prizes
Hundreds of boats set off for the best fishing spots from a shotgun start.
Waihī Golf Club's Beach Cup reaches semi-final stage
Meanwhile, a Whangamatā course hosted a charity event.
Coastguards pull off 'challenging' night rescue in Coromandel
Meanwhile, Waikato Regional Council also rescued a grounded vessel.
Retail spending in Coromandel not keeping up with inflation
While visitor numbers were up, local infrastructure was put under severe pressure.
Coromandel rolls out mental health first aid courses
Coromandel to get mental health first aid courses.
Mangrove trees a concern for Whangamatā community group
Whangamatā Harbour Care raises concern about potential mangrove invasion.
Community leaders cautiously optimistic over Cathedral Cove access track
Cathedral Cove campaigners cautious over first steps to restoration
Big catch: Whitianga to host fishing contest with $1.8 million in prizes
The Kubota Billfish Classic returns to Whitianga next week.
Slip repairs across Coromandel Peninsula delays traffic
NZTA said from mid-March, traffic management would be in place at up to 10 locations.
Pāuanui surfer makes a splash at NZ Women’s Surf Festival
Pauanui girl sets record for youngest winner.
Cathedral Cove walking tracks to reopen before next summer
DoC announced the first steps needed to restore walking access.
Inaugural Women's Surf Festival to make waves in Pauanui
Female surfers from across New Zealand will descend on the Coromandel this weekend.
SH25A to close overnight next week
NZTA said the closure was crucial for the work to be carried out.
New Zealand's most 'Instagrammable' locations revealed
A newly released ranking, based on Instagram data, shows the country's most popular spots.
'Petty crime' only blemish on positive summer, Coromandel MP says
OPINION: Peninsula hosted several big events, but it's not all good news.
Festival to celebrate 24th anniversary and 60 years of classic Ford Mustang
This year celebrates 60 years of the Ford Mustang.
'Like seeing a UFO': Boaties wowed by close encounter with whale shark
Seven boaties were coming back from the Alderman Islands when they came across the beast.
Action-packed line-up of Waikato winners
Winners have been chosen in the Waikato Sport & Active Recreation Awards.
Community hero resuscitates local lifeguard service
The club almost closed due to the effects of Covid-19, but Skill brought it back to life.
Haggis and highland dancing lifts the spirits at Paeroa's Scottish party
Paeroa celebrated the best of Scotland last weekend.
Watch: Canyoner winched to safety after Coromandel accident
The patient needed to be extracted by winch from a height of 21 metres.
Whangamatā lifeguards make a splash on the national stage
The lifeguard team has been recognised in the New Zealand Rescue of the Month Awards.
Coromandel news in brief: Kennedy Bay works, rates due
What's up in the Coromandel — short and sweet.
Longstanding Coromandel community journalist dies
The local community says goodbye to "a lovely person" and "exceptional editor".
St Johns: New and improved ambulance station for Waihī, temporary relocation for services
Planning and construction of the station was put on hold due to lack of funding.
Teen surfer rides wave of success with three in a row
The second round of this year's Billabong Grom Series at Whangamatā had a few surprises.