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![What's going on with this Tairua one-lane bridge?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
What's going on with this Tairua one-lane bridge?
The ongoing bridge maintenance works raised questions among ratepayers.
!['Hectic': Hail the size of marbles pelts Auckland, city braces for next severe weather bout](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Hectic': Hail the size of marbles pelts Auckland, city braces for next severe weather bout
Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong 120km/h gales have hit the city this morning.
![Power line and tree topple onto car in Coromandel](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Power line and tree topple onto car in Coromandel
The incident was on a private property next to Te Puru School.
![A different kind of marathon will see dunes restored in Coromandel](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
A different kind of marathon will see dunes restored in Coromandel
Thousands of plants help to slow coastal erosion.
![Community gives input on Cathedral Cove reopening options](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Community gives input on Cathedral Cove reopening options
DoC hosted a drop-in sessions in Hahei and Whitianga last weekend.
![Best kept secret in Waihi Beach perfect for awards night](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Best kept secret in Waihi Beach perfect for awards night
Time to salute community gems and acknowledge local businesses who excel.
!['Power cuts and damage': 100km/h gales, thunderstorms to lash top of North Island](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Power cuts and damage': 100km/h gales, thunderstorms to lash top of North Island
People are being told to prepare ahead of time by tying down loose objects.
![Coromandel tourism organisation under review](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Coromandel tourism organisation under review
A report has made multiple recommendations for improvement.
![NZTA focusing on 'reactive activities' as pothole season arrives](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
NZTA focusing on 'reactive activities' as pothole season arrives
Winter means potholes and flooding are the big issues for motorists.
![Police investigate 'suspicious' fire that destroyed Waihī Beach house](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Police investigate 'suspicious' fire that destroyed Waihī Beach house
The children of the family called the bach ‘‘the greatest place on earth’’.
![Chiefs and Magic swap sports ahead of home games](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Chiefs and Magic swap sports ahead of home games
The captain’s run saw Chiefs players take on the Magic ahead of their home matches.
![Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards in for revamp](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards in for revamp
The biennial awards have received a few new categories.
![Huge crowd expected for Chiefs Hurricanes clash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Huge crowd expected for Chiefs Hurricanes clash
The Hurricanes haven't tipped the Chiefs in Hamilton since 2020.
![Titanium hip speeds mines rescue man to the top of Sky Tower Challenge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Titanium hip speeds mines rescue man to the top of Sky Tower Challenge
His mates reckon a hi-tech hip gives him an unfair advantage.
![Cyclone recovery spending extended](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Cyclone recovery spending extended
Cyclone recovery programmes will continue with ratepayers set to contribute.
![Midweek windfall for Hamilton, Coromandel Lotto players](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Midweek windfall for Hamilton, Coromandel Lotto players
There were 19 second division winners.
![Police chase in Hauraki Gulf: Officers board boat, find undersize crayfish](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Police chase in Hauraki Gulf: Officers board boat, find undersize crayfish
Police found undersize crayfish, and more than fishing quotas allow.
![Woman airlifted to hospital after being attacked by pack of dogs in Tairua](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Woman airlifted to hospital after being attacked by pack of dogs in Tairua
The woman has been flown to hospital with serious injuries.
![Coromandel rescue services welcome $63.6m funding boost](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Coromandel rescue services welcome $63.6m funding boost
The Government is spending more than $60 million over four years.
![Lines company workers save motorist stuck in rising Rotorua floodwaters](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Lines company workers save motorist stuck in rising Rotorua floodwaters
The eastern North Island is in the firing line on Tuesday.
![Coromandel property values see steep rise](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Coromandel property values see steep rise
Since the district’s last revaluation, residential values have increased 33 per cent.
![Larry the duck becomes Daisy from Hikuai](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Larry the duck becomes Daisy from Hikuai
It appears Larry has a tragic tale of lost love but is reunited with extended family.
![Rain-maker: Warning severe North Island weather could cause flash flooding](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Rain-maker: Warning severe North Island weather could cause flash flooding
An orange alert is already in place for one region, where up to 160mm could fall.
![Lengthy evening detours for Coromandel motorists this week](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Lengthy evening detours for Coromandel motorists this week
Lengthy detours for Coromandel motorists this week.
![Cathedral Cove walking access options open for public scrutiny](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Cathedral Cove walking access options open for public scrutiny
DoC is asking for more feedback on Coromandel’s Cathedral Cove walking access options.
![‘How could you rob us of our time with Myles?’: Scammers target rugby player’s funeral](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
‘How could you rob us of our time with Myles?’: Scammers target rugby player’s funeral
Widow forced to post warning after scammers post fake funeral link.
![Larry's winging it in Whangamatā but who's footing the bill?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Larry's winging it in Whangamatā but who's footing the bill?
Town has a feathered friend whose main street antics are 'quacking' everyone up.
![Kiwi music stars fight against gold mine plan beneath conservation land](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Kiwi music stars fight against gold mine plan beneath conservation land
It could be among the first such projects approved under Govt bill.