Latest from Coromandel Peninsula

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.

'Intense rivalry' at Waihi's biggest golf event

The annual tournament is the culmination of a busy week for the Waihī Golf Club.

Shirtless, barefoot physio spoke about cannabis, swore at patient

The physio also continued to treat patients even after his suspension.

Whangamatā Beach eroded by 15 metres after Cyclone Gabrielle

Matarangi Beach in the Coromandel lost 10 metres

Getting from A to B in 2054: The future shape of Waikato transport

Waikato is expected to grow its population from 500,000 in 2018, to 615,000 in 2048.

Cyclone Gabrielle: NZ needs a plan to fix failing infrastructure

Opinion: It was the worst storm to hit NZ in years and repairs are still going on.

Property Insider: Apartment ‘hell’ in new series; magic behind early highway fix; Chinese exodus

Owners spent about $15m trying to fix The Ridge apartments: it's stripped out, empty.

Hunt continues for Coromandel's Big Foot - the Moehau Man

'I’ve been followed, had stuff thrown at me, and come across large footprints.'

Sunken and salvaged: Ariana celebrates 100 years

She was a total wreck, salvaged from the mangroves but had a good pedigree.

‘Is my arm even on my body still?’: Young motorcyclist’s frightening realisation after crash

Teen colleague was among first on scene as volunteer fireman, sharing jokes with hurt pal.

'Recovery has truly begun': Waikato buzzing this summer

Summer has been treating the Waikato well - and there is still more to come.

Large swell warning for North Island's east coast

Swells peaking up to 3m are expected for the entire east coast of the North Island.

Vandals destroy prized elephant outside Thames restaurant

Vandals smashed the intricate elephant sculpture into pieces.

'Go f*** yourself': Mayor's salty email reply

Fiery language was in response to increased aggression directed at council staff.

Missing boat of man who fell overboard, spent day floating in ocean, found 170km away

Will Fransen, 61, fell off the boat and spent 24 hours floating alone on January 2.

Watch: Frantic mum-to-be protects swimmers as shark stalks holiday hotspot

'You know when someone pregnant runs the distance of a beach it’s time to get out.'

On edge and hoping for a ‘normal year’: Top five retail priorities for 2024

Industry players say 2024 will be a test for businesses and consumers.

'Strange bond': Two men's near-identical ordeals surviving alone in the ocean

Rob Hewitt has reflected on his own ordeal of floating alone at sea for 72 hours.