Life's a Beach Hop in Whangamatā
More than 100,000 people are expected to attend the 50s and 60s-themed event.
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Concerns raised over $1 million Coromandel fishing contest
Event organisers and fisheries officials happy with fish population and methods.
Whangamatā Area School scoops up win at inaugural surfing event
The inaugural New Zealand School Surfing Festival was held at Muriwai this week.
Small Coromandel lifeguard service in line for new $5 million facility
The lifeguard service is located between Whangamata and Waihi.
Police tight-lipped on Coromandel crime figures
Police treat questions asked by the HC Post about holiday period crime figures as OIA.
Naked Bike Ride: Why cyclists dared to bare all
Waihī Beach locals saw a blur of naked bodies on bikes whizzing past them.
Hook, line and sinker: Team Godfather reels in $460,000 win at Coro comp
The Kubota Billfish Classic took place in Whitianga over the weekend.
Half time drone show the star of Super Rugby Round 4
The show is thought to have been New Zealand’s first large-scale drone light show.
Hauraki rates and fees could rise 40 per cent in three years
Hauraki people are facing significant rates and fees hikes.
Manawa down defending champs with four tries from lineout drives
Chiefs' Luka Connor extends try-scoring record to 15 tries.
Efforts underway to secure up to $25 million for dementia unit in Whangamata
A dementia unit is essential for keeping loved ones close to home.
Sunken vessels causing headaches for Waikato harbourmaster
Old, derelict vessels are reaching 'crisis point' in the Waikato.
User-friendly makeover for Whangamata town square
The ambitious project will liven up Whangamatā's main street
Fishing contestants race to best spots for share of $2 million in prizes
Hundreds of boats set off for the best fishing spots from a shotgun start.
Storms and cyclones leave environmental legacy in coastal Coromandel
Cadets have been employed to clean up the Coromandel Peninsula's eastern coastline.
Eye of Sauron to bear down on Hamilton this weekend
It is thought to be NZ's first large-scale drone display.
Waihī Golf Club's Beach Cup reaches semi-final stage
Meanwhile, a Whangamatā course hosted a charity event.
Coastguards pull off 'challenging' night rescue in Coromandel
Meanwhile, Waikato Regional Council also rescued a grounded vessel.
Special wellbeing programme for people with cancer comes to Thames
Look Good Feel Better reaches out to Hauraki and the Coromandel.
Library programme boosts children's creativity
Kids busy crafting in new creative programme at community-run library.
Chiefs Manawa still unbeaten in Super Rugby after victory over Blues
Grace Kukutai scores match winner for visitors at Bell Park in Auckland.
Chiefs drop to second after loss to Reds
Brutal turnover seals match after 23-phase Chiefs assault on the try line.
More than $1 billion in assets at risk from Thames flooding
Thames shoreline protection comes with 'big costs'
New council rules sought to preserve night sky in special Coromandel spot
The night sky north of Whitianga is a star-gazer's delight.
Coromandel rolls out mental health first aid courses
Coromandel to get mental health first aid courses.
Two potential Chiefs Manawa debuts
Krystal Murray, Tanya Kalounivale and Luka Connor will be a formidable front row.
Community leaders cautiously optimistic over Cathedral Cove access track
Cathedral Cove campaigners cautious over first steps to restoration
Big catch: Whitianga to host fishing contest with $1.8 million in prizes
The Kubota Billfish Classic returns to Whitianga next week.
Two new Chiefs set to debut against Reds this weekend
Both players began their time with the Chiefs as part of the wider training group.
Beach town shock as empty section sells for $2.2m after buyer ups their bid by whopping $1m
Land-banking is happening in the Coromandel’s most expensive holiday town.
Police station hours reduced in Whangamatā
Police reduce office hours to cope with staff illness.
Slip repairs across Coromandel Peninsula delays traffic
NZTA said from mid-March, traffic management would be in place at up to 10 locations.
Pāuanui surfer makes a splash at NZ Women’s Surf Festival
Pauanui girl sets record for youngest winner.