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Beach tragedy: Teen on sea biscuit fatally struck by propeller
The teen was on a sea biscuit and was struck by the boat's propeller.
One dead after boating incident off Coromandel Peninsula
Cordons are in place while emergency services work at the scene.
Drizzly start to the weekend with risk of thunderstorms for parts of NZ
The drizzly start to the weekend in Auckland and Northland is set to persevere today.
Local Focus: Thames residents push Council to do more on climate change
Locals of the low-lying town motivated to make change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'There's a big dark shape and then a fin came out of the water'
The Wright family were swimming at Ōtama Beach when they spotted a shark.
Coromandel coast road: SH25 reopens after motorcyclist critically injured
Both lanes of the Thames Coast Rd have now reopened after this morning's crash.
Man pushed into an open fire dragged himself to creek
A man suffered serious and extensive burns after he was pushed into an open fire on Jan 1
'We got closer...and could see this mama carrying her pēpi on her nose'
A dolphin was seen carrying her dead calf in Coromandel waters this morning.
SH2 closed by landslip between Waihi and Paeroa
Motorists have been told to avoid the Karangahake Gorge after a landslip.
Local Focus: Whitianga town centre almost complete for Christmas
Fences start to come down in Whitianga. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Man drowns at Hot Water Beach
Emergency services were called to the incident at Hot Water Beach about 4pm.
'Crocodile Dundee' Kiwi killed in Australian car crash
Coromandel resident Graham Lawson died in Townsville last month after a car crash.
Iwi closes popular climbing spot following deaths
Popular climbing spot in the Coromandel closed following two deaths.
Group rescued after boat stranded on rocks at Slipper Island
Two off-duty senior Coastguard members responded to the call.
Sudden death at Coromandel's Castle Rock
Death being treated as unexplained for now by police.
One dead, two injured in crash on SH2 near Waitakaruru
A person has been killed in a crash in Waitakaruru, in Waikato, today.
Searchers rested 18 days into hunt for Coromandel man
Search and rescue crews are being rested as stormy weather approaches from the west.
Friends, family fear for safety of missing Coromandel man
Shannon Earle Makowharemahihi has been missing for 10 days.
Wild weather to ease in north; south braces for snow
Torrential rain that flooded parts of the North Island is expected to ease.
New Year storm cost insurers more than $34m
More than 4200 claims were made following the weather event.
DNA-inspired DIY claims top prize in housing awards
A family bach has reaped top gong at this year's regional housing awards.
Local Focus: ‘District Councils lack expertise for mangrove management’
Mangroves protect coastlines and reduce carbon loading Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Submissions sought on mangroves management
Future of mangroves in Coromandel and Hauraki in hands of central government. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Flu alert: the town that quarantined itself
Coromandel's historic blockade could lead the way on flu protection.
Adrenalin, exhaustion and good food
Ellie Hutchinson encounters adrenalin, exhaustion and good food near Thames.
Thames Coast Rd partially opened after monster storm
The lane will open around 9am, with escorted convoys along the full length of the road.
Wedding carries on through storm: 'We're Kiwis'
The bride and groom are just hoping they don't have to be in wetsuits.
Beating liquor ban: Group celebrate new year in "territorial waters"
It seems nothing was going to get in the way of group having some brews at beach.
Marina proposals stir environmental concerns
Proposals for a marina at Coromandel Harbour have raised fears of environmental impacts.
Man rescued from submerged car
A Coromandel man had a lucky escape after his car was almost fully submerged into a river
Are we there yet? Long delays on roads
Potential hold-up for people driving home from a long weekend in the Coromandel.