Whangamatā to get on the pace with its own parkrun
Coromandel town to join worldwide movement for runners, joggers and walkers.
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Chiefs wary of wounded Crusaders ahead of Easter clash
Luke Jacobson will return to the back of the Chiefs scrum.
Hauraki dog owners in for significant dog registration fee hike
District council considers changes as it faces animal control budget shortfall of $40,000.
Council considers funding successful cyclone recovery programmes
Continuing to fund the programmes would cost $4.4 million over 10 years.
Questions remain over Thames water outage
Thames still awaiting ‘normal’ water supply following weekend saga
Beach Hoppers snatch up more than 10,000 programme booklets
Beach Hop organisers said they were pleased with 2024 event and visitor numbers were up.
Māori portrait to return from UK after decades
The work by Vera Cummings was sold in the UK for $3790.
Hauraki and Coromandel register record visitor spend for February
The figures show, the region is recovering more than well.
Unruly behaviour mars Repco Beach Hop Festival
Beach Hop was marred by some unruly behaviour but police generally happy.
Waimārama woman crowned Repco Beach Hop queen in Whangamatā
A burlesque dance instructor takes the crown at the Whangamata Beach Hop.
Thames water supply damaged, residents asked to conserve water
Thames water supply disrupted following contractor incident.
One dead after single-vehicle crash in Waikato
Police confirmed this morning a seriously injured person had now died.
Let's go to the Hop! More than 110,000 expected
Traffic is building up as Beach Hop 2024 gets under way.
Life's a Beach Hop in Whangamatā
More than 100,000 people are expected to attend the 50s and 60s-themed event.
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.