Tiny Thames train attraction at risk from sea level rise project
The track runs along a seawall that protects $1 billion in assets.
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Fishery lobbyists and Fisheries NZ tangle over Coromandel dredging survey
Fisheries New Zealand says they will only be dredging 0.01% of the scallop beds.
Whangamatā to host 'orienteering on steroids' multisport event
This weekend's challenge involves running, walking, mountain biking and orienteering.
Work to commence on Tairua to Pāuanui trail after consent granted
A long-awaited trail connecting the towns has gained resource consent.
Jason Momoa's band to play 3 more New Zealand shows
Öof Tatatá first performed at the Tuning Fork in August this year.
Surf club needs extra $300k for base upgrade
Whangamatā Surf Life Saving Club is still $500k short of the revised target.
South Dunedin residents ‘encouraged’ to self-evacuate as flood waters rise
'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService
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‘Exceptional situation’: Dunedin residents warned of overnight downpour, asked to stay home
'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService
Cash registers taken in supermarket ram raid
A vehicle was used to gain entry to the supermarket.
Thames-Coromandel retains title of oldest average age
Thames-Coromandel the oldest population with high home ownership rate.
Housing, sexuality, income - what latest Census shows about how Kiwis live
Stats NZ has released the first round of data.
Roading resilience projects to be announced soon
NZTA Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to announce $100m for resilience projects.
33-hr drenching: Severe thunderstorms for upper North Island, snowstorms, downpours in south
Snowstorms are also forecast for parts of south. Severe weather alerts are out across NZ.
Council flags roaming dogs as ongoing issue
Roaming dogs can "frighten, intimidate or annoy others".
Hauraki towns outline their 'better off' funding wish lists
Plans are designed to reflect aspirations of iwi partners and communities.
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.