Hauraki towns outline their 'better off' funding wish lists
Plans are designed to reflect aspirations of iwi partners and communities.
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Residents join forces to save beach-nesting birds
The funding boost allows 30 households to join the pest-trapping effort.
Coromandel misses out on $250m transport resilience funding
Coromandel not included in the 2024 National Land Transport Programme.
Record $300k fine for dairy effluent a ‘wake-up call’
Farming company, company director and farm manager convicted and fined $305,900.
Cyclone recovery work nears completion in Coromandel
More than $170 million has gone into the Coromandel following the cyclones.
Police focus on Thames as fake bank notes pop up at retail outlets
Numerous fakes notes presented in Thames and wider Waikato area.
Watch: Man rescued after vehicle drops 15m on to rocks
One patient was airlifted to Auckland Hospital in a moderate condition.
Fireworks display faces skyrocketing cost increases
Rising transport costs have a lot to do with the need for a boost to the fireworks budget.
'Hefty amount of smoke': Garage fire spreads to house adjacent to school
Firefighter crews from Thames, Tapu, Pururi and Ngatea attended. No one was injured.
Counterfeit cash thought to be circulating in Waikato
Police are urging Waikato people to be on the lookout for fake money.
$18m Tairua development moving forward
An $18 million housing development overlooking Tairua is taking shape.
Four neighbouring homes up for grabs at the beach
They used to be part of Whitianga backpacker lodge.
Council calls on public to assist with dog attack inquiry
The attack last week left a Thames woman injured and her beloved pet dead.
Jetstar passengers evacuated after stairs blown into plane
Powerful gusts of up to 100 km/h are expected to roar across the north this afternoon.
'Be ready': Heavy rain lashes Auckland, more thunderstorms incoming
A wintry blast will envelop most regions.
'Pulled around like a rag doll': Woman injured, dog killed on beach walk
A $1000 reward is being offered to find the dog that attacked Oscar.
Guidelines tabled as Waihī residents irked by ‘un-pheasant’ sounds
Loud bangs are used to scare birds away from crops in rural areas.
All Blacks barefoot kicking legend still celebrated with annual tournament
Hundreds of golden oldies are expected at the annual tournament.
Tairua dog attack: Man charged
A 54 year-old man has been charged with owning two dogs who mauled a woman.
Outgoing chief executive reflects on 30 years at council
Outgoing Hauraki District Council boss reflects on 30 years of service.
Orange river caused by 128-year-old mine shaft
Warnings still in place on Ōhinemuri River with high arsenic levels in sediment.
'Hideously traumatic': Man's battle to bury wife
Widower says there is no excuse for the way council staff handled the matter.
WorkSafe opens investigation into child's death after quad bike accident
WorkSafe were advised and inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
'Seismic shift' in average age of population raises questions
Thames-Coromandel's ageing population highlights what's in store for the rest of NZ.
Acclaimed local restaurants put Waikato on the foodie map
Almost 20 local restaurants have been named in the Cuisine Good Food Awards 2024/2025.
The old school bach that's literally too close to home to keep
Vendor lives just five minutes away.
Thames-Coromandel to have Māori ward at 2025 elections
Thames-Coromandel will have a Māori ward at the 2025 local elections.
Hauraki mayor reaffirms Māori wards for 2025 election
The council unanimously voted to reaffirm its resolution to establish a Māori Ward.
Coromandel golf club to host first pro event in almost 20 years
A golf club which borders the shores of Matarangi Beach will host a group of pro-golfers.
'Really exciting': Commercial seaweed planting in Coromandel
'We are trying to establish an economically viable seed-to-sale seaweed industry.'
'Dig his own hole': Kidnapped, beaten and shot at – drive-by victim seeks retribution on wrong man
Valley Harrison told the man he'd snap his fingers, shoot him and make him dig his grave.
Public walking access to Cathedral Cove to be restored in time for summer
Work to restore Cathedral Cove access will be followed by a more permanent solution.
Mountain biking event returns to Whangamatā
Hundreds of mountain bikers will take on a 20km course in Whangamatā.
Motorcycle enthusiasts to converge on Coromandel town
Kickdown Festival with music and motorcycles set to return to Whangamatā.