‘Community spirit in action’: Students rescue stricken launch stranded on rocks
Coastguard called it 'an amazing example of community spirit in action'.
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Teenagers face dishonesty charges after spate of crime in Coromandel
The alleged offenders could have been involved in several incidents since early January.
Driver injured in truck rollover
FENZ crews arriving at the scene found the truck in a ditch.
US man hooks possible record 250kg tuna near Great Barrier on his third-ever fishing trip
The beginner angler fought a marathon 8.5-hour battle and also missed Christmas lunch.
Waihī Refuse Station targeted in ‘senseless vandalism attack’
Hauraki District Council reports act of 'senseless vandalism'.
Watch: Auckland teen lands monster 52kg tuna on jetski
The jetski tilted on the ride home due to the fish's weight.
Auckland teen reels in 52kg tuna on jetski in Hauraki Gulf
Hector de Mornac, 18, caught a 52kg yellowfin tuna from a jetski on Wednesday by Little Barrier Island. Video/ gonefishing3797 Youtube
Foul language, threats heard before man’s death sparked homicide probe
The man was taken to hospital where he died overnight.
US citizen named as victim of fatal Orongo crash
Marcia Shattuck was one of 13 people killed on New Zealand roads over the holidays.
Restricted fire season for Waikato Districts from Friday
Restricted fire season in Waikato begins at 9am on January 10.
What to do if you encounter a 'zombie' snapper this summer
The sick snapper with cloudy eyes and missing flesh should not be eaten, authorities warn.
Simon Wilson: Yes that’s the mayor swimming in Auckland’s brand new pool
OPINION: Love this City, this week with rates, roads, bus-stops and swimming pools.
'Incredibly rewarding': Dairy farmer's Calf Club changing young lives
Julie Pirie's farm programme engages troubled students in calf rearing near Ngatea.
Timber bridges could become 'new norm' for NZ
SH26 between Thames and Paeroa is to close for a month for a bridge build.
The Grinch visits Waihī as festive flags fail
The town’s festive flags have been taken down.
Why Waihi’s mine wants to keep digging
Canadian company thinks it could mine for another decade, if it's allowed to expand.
Odours among key concerns about new food scraps bins
Odours, broken handles and lids are among immediate concerns.
Watch: 'Spineless' – Officials warned Conservation Minister against Hauraki Gulf commercial fishing
Six days after being told it would 'undermine' biodiversity, the Minister approved changes
Speed limit on three Hauraki roads drop to 80km/h
Waihī Beach Rd, Kennedy Rd and Dickey Flat Rd dropped to 80km per hour speed limits.
'The books are a bit grim': Council faces $17m deficit
The council was presented with a dire 2023/2024 annual report.
DoC staff 'stressed' by appalling visitor behaviour at tourism hot spots
Regional tourism organisations are running on 'the smell of an oily rag'.
Man appears in court over hunter's death
Sean Kavanagh appeared in the Rotorua District Court today.
'Another ridiculous gold rush': Group vows to continue fight against new mine
A controversial Waikato mining site has the Government’s green light of approval.
Four fire brigades spend four hours tackling Coromandel blaze
“It is a very fragile eco-system; don’t leave a fire unattended.”
Four Go Flatting star ‘Lil Henry’ embraces newfound fame, starts clothing label
Henry Stilwell talks life after television series Four Go Flatting.
Tough few years for Hauraki-Coromandel tourism
The Coromandel tourism sector is still shaking the effects of cyclones and Covid-19.
'They’re very lucky': Chopper helps with search for kayakers
A co-ordinated response effort resulted in three kayakers being rescued off Whangamatā.
Hauraki Gulf plan: More protection, but Govt allows fishing
Hauraki Gulf Forum warns new bill threatens decades of protection efforts.
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.
Roading resilience projects to be announced soon
NZTA Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to announce $100m for resilience projects.
'Conditions picked up and darkness fell': Father, daughter boaties rescued in Hauraki Gulf mission
"It takes a community effort to save lives on the water!"
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.
Matt Heath commemorates time at Radio Hauraki with tattoo
The radio host got the classic logo inked on his arm as a tribute to his 11 years on the Matt & Jerry Show.