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'More rescues': Swells spark rip warning for holiday hotspots
It comes as holidaymakers begin flocking to eastern beaches.
'Vibrant, lovable, crazy': Mother of Coromandel shooting victim pays tribute
The victim was father to five boys, and his mum says the family is heartbroken.
Roading resilience projects to be announced soon
NZTA Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to announce $100m for resilience projects.
Residents join forces to save beach-nesting birds
The funding boost allows 30 households to join the pest-trapping effort.
'Really exciting': Commercial seaweed planting in Coromandel
'We are trying to establish an economically viable seed-to-sale seaweed industry.'
Roading package delivers $21m for Coromandel highways
Roads across the region are still feeling the effects of storm damage.
5 places to inspire your next staycation in NZ
Your really don’t need a far-flung holiday to reap the rewards.
Massive tree root holds up traffic in Coromandel
A fallen 20-tonne tree is behind ongoing hold ups on SH25 in the Coromandel.
Watch: Motorist 'stunned' after campervan’s wild five-minute ride on wrong side of road
“I thought there’s going to be a crash. I beeped for a good five or six minutes."
Auckland-Coromandel ferry service still on hold
The service was no longer commercially viable, Fullers360 said.
Lengthy evening detours for Coromandel motorists this week
Lengthy detours for Coromandel motorists this week.
Gold in the hills
A fight over mining under conservation land is heating up in the Coromandel between Oceania Gold and Martin Donoghue who leading a cohort of musicians into the fray.
Kiwi music stars fight against gold mine plan beneath conservation land
It could be among the first such projects approved under Govt bill.
Sea farmers set their sights on a bigger bounty
Industry, iwi and government want to double Waikato aquaculture exports by 2044.
Retail spending in Coromandel not keeping up with inflation
While visitor numbers were up, local infrastructure was put under severe pressure.
Festival to celebrate 24th anniversary and 60 years of classic Ford Mustang
This year celebrates 60 years of the Ford Mustang.
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.
Shirtless, barefoot physio spoke about cannabis, swore at patient
The physio also continued to treat patients even after his suspension.
Thunderstrorms, heavy rain forecast for Auckland Anniversary Weekend
Rain should start in upper North Island later Saturday evening, then set in for weekend.
Waikato SH25 crash victim was Eli Boyd Wallace
He was 32-year-old Eli Boyd Wallace, from Auckland.
Witnesses sought after fatal crash, Thames Coast Rd reopened
People travelling to and from Coromandel township had to go via Whitianga.
Watch: Aerial footage reveals scale of multimillion-dollar mansion fire
$3.7m home wrecked on Saturday by a blaze that drew more than 40 firefighters.
Devastating Coromandel fire: EV not to blame, $3.7m mansion owners thank community
Social media speculation had incorrectly blamed an EV for the fire.
From trolley duty to management and now community hero
After becoming pregnant, Sibley managed to complete high school while also working.
Fire destroys house at Cooks Beach, Coromandel
Smoke and flames could be seen from Whitianga.
Five classic Kiwi campgrounds for summer
Load up the chilly bin and head to these superb sites for your summer break.