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![Shirtless, barefoot physio spoke about cannabis, swore at patient](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fire destroys house at Cooks Beach, Coromandel
Smoke and flames could be seen from Whitianga.
![Five classic Kiwi campgrounds for summer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Five classic Kiwi campgrounds for summer
Load up the chilly bin and head to these superb sites for your summer break.
![Jo's hidden food forest flourishing in Coromandel subdivision](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Jo's hidden food forest flourishing in Coromandel subdivision
'I have always strived to be as self-sustaining as possible.'
!['You learn to live with it': Convicted double murderer David Tamihere on upcoming appeal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'You learn to live with it': Convicted double murderer David Tamihere on upcoming appeal
Next week he will finally have his chance to try and clear his name.
![Coromandel's SH25A to open before Christmas - three months early](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Coromandel's SH25A to open before Christmas - three months early
The reopening of the road brings a welcome economic boost to the Coromandel Peninsula.
![Emotional haka as council votes for Māori wards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Emotional haka as council votes for Māori wards
The council just became the 10th local authority in Waikato to establish the seats.
![Coromandel tourism 'NZ's worst performer'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Coromandel tourism 'NZ's worst performer'
Hauraki-Coromandel visitor revenue, including cash and online spending, is down $90m.
![Gang boss apologises for street attack, fresh threats made at meeting](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Gang boss apologises for street attack, fresh threats made at meeting
The gang boss claimed he did his best to stop the fight escalating.
![Coromandel gang violence over the weekend a ‘one-off’, councillor says](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Coromandel gang violence over the weekend a ‘one-off’, councillor says
The assaults reported over the weekend were not a random attack, John Morrissey says.
![‘Brutal violence’: Gang members cause chaos in Coromandel](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘Brutal violence’: Gang members cause chaos in Coromandel
Locals have been left fearful after violence over the weekend.
![Coromandel business owners hope for a summer resurgence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Coromandel business owners hope for a summer resurgence
Coromandel recorded the dubious honour of the biggest drop in retail spending nationwide.
![Heavy downpours to hit North Island, tree falls in Herne Bay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Heavy downpours to hit North Island, tree falls in Herne Bay
As temperatures rise during the first week of spring, the rain will continue to fall.
![Heavy rain watch issued for 29 hours in Auckland, Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Heavy rain watch issued for 29 hours in Auckland, Northland
MetService said heavy rain is possible in Northland, Auckland and Coromandel Peninsula.
![Another blow to Auckland ferry travel as Coromandel summer service off water](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Another blow to Auckland ferry travel as Coromandel summer service off water
Fullers360 says it is lacking the workforce to operate the route.