Mayday call: 'All they said was they're taking on water and they're sinking'
Officials think the yacht may have given an incorrect location.
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Mum delivers her own baby in ute in hospital carpark
Tommy Greene couldn't wait to get inside the hospital.
Boat rage: Video captures violent confrontation at wharf
Video capturing aggressive altercation on the water is doing the rounds on social media.
NZ's Best Beach: Coromandel's Whangamatā and Northland's Mangawhai
NZ's best beach finalists: Today, Coromandel's Whangamatā and Northland's Mangawhai.
NZ's Best Beach: Tasman's Kaiteriteri and Coromandel's Matarangi
NZ's best beach finalists: Today, Kaiteriteri in Tasman and Matarangi in the Coromandel.
Sharks sighted at Pāuanui Beach: Swimmers ordered out of water
A fresh shark scare on an eastern North Island beach as swimmers ordered to clear the sea.
Last weekend of the Christmas break - how's the weather?
There may still be a chance for one last beach trip this weekend before returning to work.
Whangamatā riot: Cafe loses thousands in food products
The cafe spokesman said it was a 'free for all' on the night.
Highway reopens after person thrown from vehicle in Waihī crash
The crash happened about 9.20am.
Flooding: Festival-goers stranded, roads closed, sandbags ready
The South braces for a long night as rain and thunderstorms sweep across the country.
Whangamatā riot: Cop kicks youth in back during NYE riot
New footage has emerged from inside the riot as cops clashed with drunken youths.
Whangamatā riot: 54yo local man charged with inciting disorderly behaviour over livestream
The man allegedly live-streamed the riot on social media.
Whangamatā teen riot: $6000 of stock stolen, Blackies Cafe roof damaged
Mayor slams 'self-indulgent brats' for the trouble.
Severe thunderstorms dump hail and cause flash flooding
A severe thunderstorm warning has now been issued for Gisborne and Wairoa.
Holiday headache: Road closures on SH2 for holiday period
Holidaymakers heading out of Auckland can expect to be stuck in a single lane.
Helicopter rescue: Woman winched from boat in Coromandel
A crew from the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust was called in to make the rescue.
Sunny Saturday for North Island, weather watch in South
It's a stunning day in Auckland and most of the North Island today.
Tairua: Everything in one nook
Tairua has the best of every world, from its spirited community to the deep-sea adventure.
Weather: Temperatures as low as -3 in last lash of Arctic blast
Icy winds will round out the month, with some in the South Island in for a freezing night.
4.3 magnitude quake rocks Coromandel
The 5km deep jolt was recorded 125km north of Te Kaha shortly before 7.30pm.
Weather alert: Portable cabin blown off truck, trees down, 138km/hr winds
Many parts of the country are affected by severe weather warnings.
Gales, heavy rain - severe weather warning for NZ this week
Rain will hit the country from Tuesday and see out the week.
90 minutes to spare . . . in Kuaotunu
Luke Reilly from Luke's Kitchen shares his top tips for exploring the Coromandel township.
A chase and a highway killing: Small town mourns 'softest, kindest soul'
Bayden Williams was a gentle, much-loved 20-year-old. His death has shocked the community.
Chilly start but sun coming for most of the country
Frosty start to give way to fine weather for most of New Zealand.
Up to 8 people injured after crash involving three cars and a truck
NZTA is urging motorists to take care on the roads given recent wild weather.
Severe thunderstorms threaten the Far North
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for the Far North.
Weather: -5C in the south overnight, 14C in the north
It's a contrast rarely seen in New Zealand, but weather watches are in place for the North
Local Focus: Coromandel electorate explained
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Coromandel Town on boil water notice
A combination of problems has caused the treatment plant to suffer a breakdown.
State Highway 25A, Kopu to Hikuai partially reopens
A detour was in place but motorists were asked to avoid the area if possible.
'We've had a bit of a hiding': Tornado as Bay of Plenty lashed with wild weather
"Driving conditions will also be hazardous with surface flooding and poor visibility."
Your weather: Rain to end the week and linger for the weekend
Crack out those umbrellas, the rain is set to stay.