Father who drowned in Tairua River: 'A dad that every kid could wish for'
Steven Jongmans says his father was his idol and will always be kept in his heart.
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Warning after massive oil spill in Coromandel
Motorists have been warned to "exercise extreme caution" after large oil spill.
Tairua man's fatal mistake in flooded ford
The usually idle stream turned into a raging torrent, catching the owner off guard.
Man's body found under submerged vehicle
A body was found trapped underneath the 72-year-old's car.
Missing man's car found in Tairua River
The car was found in the Tairua River near the Coromandel Forest Park on Sunday.
Civil Defence warning as flooding lashes Coromandel, Bay of Plenty
Roads and bridges are closed while properties have turned into swimming pools.
Driver's lucky escape in Coromandel
Two cars have gone off the road in separate accidents on the Coromandel Peninsula today.
Daring helicopter rescue saves stricken snorkellers
Stricken snorkellers rescued from Paunaui rocks in daring helicopter rescue.
Watch: Rescuers save stranded snorkellers clinging to rocks
Rescue was "touch and go" says Crew Chief Mark Cannell.
Coastal areas seek relief from mangrove invasion
Mangroves future in hands of central government. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Tairua woman dies after Coromandel crash
A Tairua woman has died after head-on collision involving a campervan.
Woman dead after serious crash in Coromandel Peninsula
Road closed north of Tairua after two-vehicle crash on the Coromandel Peninsula.
Sea of bottles: Coromandel's mountain of recycling
Thames-Coromandel produces the most recycling over the festive period.
Boat and trailer fly off ute in four-car crash
Lauren Letford woke to her husband shouting "F***en hold on" as a car hurtled towards them
Coromandel sand island: How they did it
Keen drinkers reveal the construction process of their liquor-ban free island.
In the drink: Americans helped build 'sand sanctuary'
Group of six built the platform in estuary 'for a good laugh'.
'Heroic' sand builders win global praise
GQ magazine praises 'heroic New Zealanders' for breaking liquor ban on sand island.
Beating liquor ban: Group celebrate new year in "territorial waters"
It seems nothing was going to get in the way of group having some brews at beach.
Conservationist Arthur Hinds dies in farm accident
A farmer who helped set up a kiwi protection group has died in a tragic accident.
Two arrested after cop car rammed
A man and a woman have been arrested after allegedly trying to run down a police officer.
Couple married for 76 years die hours apart
"They had said for years 'we want to go together'," said the couple's daughter.
Man won't have to pay $5k Pauanui golf fees
Supreme Court agrees with original ruling and says golf club has to pay $25,000 costs.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Tairua's new bid for a skate park
Tairua's divided over where a skatepark should be built. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Father, son rescued from water in Tairua
Emergency services rushed to help occupants of a boat which flipped in Tairua.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Cyclone Cook good training for aspiring Tairua fireman
18 year old Billy Turner signed up four years ago - Made with funding from NZ On Air
Watch NZH Local Focus: Tairua prepares for Cyclone Cook
It has been a tough few months for the region. Made with funding from NZ On Air
One critical in Coromandel crash
A rescue helicopter will fly the injured person to hospital.
Wedding bells for dying Kiwi TV star
Exclusive: John 'Cocksy' Cocks is vowing to make the most of his remaining days.
Four homes uninhabitable after floods
The homes are between Whangamata and Tairua, areas among the most affected by record-breaking rains.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Coromandel Mayor urges locals to stay vigilant
Thames & Coromandel District Mayor Sandra Goudie discusses the state of the region after wild weather hit overnight. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Coromandel Mayor urges locals to stay vigilant
Thames & Coromandel District Mayor Sandra Goudie discusses the state of the region after wild weather hit overnight. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch: 18yo swims with 2.7m shark
Billy Turner waited until after he'd been for a 20-minute swim with a 2.7m shark at Pauanui to tell his mother what he'd done.
Photography winner a toot in the bath
Delightful moment captured on film, winning mum a brand new camera.
Motorcyclist dies in crash near Tairua
A motorcyclist has died in a crash with a car on State Highway 25, south of Tairua, this afternoon.