Iwi apply for temporary fishing closures in Hauraki Gulf
The MPI is seeking feedback on an application relating to three areas in the Hauraki Gulf.
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Inaugural Whangamatā parkrun proves to be a big hit
The event drew in participants from as far as Hawke's Bay and Lower Hutt.
Thames Museum struggling with 'climbing costs'
The museum is in desperate need of visitors and funds to keep going.
Coastal settlement's repeated calls for speed limit reductions
Little Bay residents plead for speed limit reduction.
Weather woes: Fog scuppers flights in south, heavy rain and thunderstorms for north
Fog in Chch that affected or forced cancellation of more than 40 flights has now cleared.
Town pool built on a sacred burial site to be demolished
A replacement pool would cost up to $77 million.
Storms, heavy rain possible across North Island
Heavy rain watches are in place for the northern half of the North Island.
Mercury Bay Boating Club finds new clubroom location
The old facility was left teetering on the water’s edge after last year's weather events.
Loving Arms charity hits massive milestone after helping 5000 families
Loving Arms helps new mums and their families.
Tairua surfers shine at NZ Boardrider Club Championships
The competition was held in Whangamatā on the weekend.
State Highway 25 closed after truck crash brings live power lines down on the road
The highway is down to one lane between Whangamata and Whiritoa.
Youth employment in Hauraki celebrates success
The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs proved successful in Hauraki with dozens of job placements.
'Pull finger': Closed track a 'real problem' says MP
What's up DoC? MP unhappy with what he says is a “very slow timetable”.
Waikato initiatives win at NZ Biosecurity Awards
The awards celebrate inspiring and diverse biosecurity initiatives in New Zealand.
Heavy rain, severe thunderstorm watches extended for east Waikato
Coromandel Peninsula residents are encouraged to work from home.
Power outages, flooding concerns as wild weather rolls in
MetService issued the orange warning at 10am.
Marlborough residents told to evacuate, high winds close Sky Tower eateries, flights cancelled
Restrictions are likely as the Auckland Harbour Bridge gets battered by wind.
Police name man who died in Whitianga house fire
The man was found dead inside a building after the fire was extinguished.
Sea farmers set their sights on a bigger bounty
Industry, iwi and government want to double Waikato aquaculture exports by 2044.
'Loosehead Len' to return to his Coromandel roots
Journalist Phil Gifford set to speak at event in Whangamatā this month.
Karangahake Gorge to close for five nights
Traffic would be reduced to a single lane from April 7.
Whangamatā to get on the pace with its own parkrun
Coromandel town to join worldwide movement for runners, joggers and walkers.
What the weather has in store for Waikato this Easter
Metservice has predicted a slightly wet start to the long weekend.
Beach Hoppers snatch up more than 10,000 programme booklets
Beach Hop organisers said they were pleased with 2024 event and visitor numbers were up.
Hauraki and Coromandel register record visitor spend for February
The figures show, the region is recovering more than well.
Classic cars travelling to Coromandel for beach festival
Thousands of classic motoring enthusiasts are on their way to the Coromandel for the annual Repco Beach Hop Festival. Video / NZ Herald
Concerns raised over $1 million Coromandel fishing contest
Event organisers and fisheries officials happy with fish population and methods.
Whangamatā Area School scoops up win at inaugural surfing event
The inaugural New Zealand School Surfing Festival was held at Muriwai this week.
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.