Coromandel facing more roading woes: 'This was meant to be the comeback summer'
The main highway between Hikuai and Whangamatā was closed after a washout on Sunday.
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Kopu murder: 'You put holes in the hearts of everyone who loved Bayden,' father's words for killer
Bayden Williams' family swore obscenities to his killer as he was jailed for 14 years.
Murder accused tells court he feared for his life when he shot and killed old friend
Adrian Phillips has described to a court the moment he shot at a former mate.
'Hurry up and kill me': Accused wanted to die during fire
Adrian Phillips takes the stand in his trial for the murder of Bayden Williams.
Large pool of blood on Kopu roadside first indicator of shooting
A large pool of blood drew the attention of the officers who were first to the scene.
Kopu murder trial: 'Hey Dad, how's your day' - Father's last words with son
The original jury was discharged and a new one empanelled yesterday.
Perfect anniversary long weekend weather for birthday regions
A ridge has fought off a front to keep the long weekend weather sunny and hot.
Tairua Bar tragedy: Family 'inundated' with support
In a statement from police, the family thanked everyone who helped during the incident.
Children in Tairua Bar boating tragedy wake from comas
Two children badly injured when their boat overturned near Tairua face a long recovery.
Tairua bar tragedy: Man dies after boat flips
The man was flown to hospital yesterday after the second incident at the bar this week.
Man resuscitated twice on beach after boat flips in Coromandel
Paramedics and lifeguards resuscitated a man twice on the beach at a holiday hotspot.
Four in hospital - including two children - as boat flips in Coromandel
Boy among those critical after boat flipped on bar.
Lucky escape as boat flips at 'treacherous' Tairua bar
Coastguard says it was low tide at the time the boat capsized.
Bumper-to-bumper: Motorists told to allow extra time in heavy holiday traffic
AA says 100 lives could be saved each year if road improvements were made.
Beloved Coromandel Peninsula New Year's Eve fireworks display cancelled due to Covid-19
Cancellation of Tairua's NYE fireworks display leaves some holidaymakers upset.
'There will be punch-ups:' Locals lash out over commercial scallop dredging during rahui
A formal proposal to ban the practice for two years is before the minister.
Iwi leader announces rāhui for embattled pink maomao fishery
"We're calling on the conscience of New Zealanders to abide by it," iwi leader says.
Outrage after fishermen filmed with 'thousands' of fish in bins
'This is our community, we can't have this happening.'
Plastic bead mystery: Rena shipwreck suspected
Volunteers believe the small plastic balls come from the Rena wreckage near Tauranga.
Tairua boat rage: Convicted murderer admits assaulting woman
The convicted murderer was back in court for sentencing.
Tairua boat rage: Former deputy principal granted diversion
Catherine Browning is believed to have resigned from Tairua School since the incident.
Tairua boat rage: Accused's suppression lapses, granted bail
John Dixon gave up his name suppression bid when he appeared in court today.
Tairua boat rage: Woman accused of oar assault appears in court
The woman is alleged to have hit the man after an incident in January.
Tairua boat rage: Accused recalled to prison over wharf incident
The 58-year-old man, who is on life parole, appeared in court this morning.
Boat rage: Second person arrested over incident at Tairua Wharf
A second person has been charged following an incident at Tairua Wharf.
Boat rage: Tairua man arrested over incident at wharf
The man will appear in court tomorrow.
'I made a dick of myself': Boat rage man admits losing his cool
Boat-rage man admits: 'I lost my cool.'
Boat-rage man regrets 'losing his rag' at deputy principal
'He was definitely pushed to the end of his tether.'
'Out of control': Boat rage incident a sign of 'ignorant' behaviour, says ferry operator
Boaties are out of control at Tairua, says the local ferry master.
School leader in boat-rage incident: 'He came in at full speed ... I had to defend myself'
School calls on deputy principal to explain herself after boat-rage incident.
Boat rage: Video captures violent confrontation at wharf
Video capturing aggressive altercation on the water is doing the rounds on social media.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)
Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).
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