Boat rage: Video captures violent confrontation at wharf
Video capturing aggressive altercation on the water is doing the rounds on social media.
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Communities split over free school lunches
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Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)
Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).
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Tairua has the best of every world, from its spirited community to the deep-sea adventure.
Second arrest in Bayden Williams murder investigation
Police have arrested another man over the death of young Tairua dad Bayden Williams.
Coromandel roads and supermarkets heaving again
"They put the road blocks in at lunchtime the next day - really?" - Coromandel Mayor.
Cars abandoned: Four wade to safety after becoming trapped in floodwaters
Coromandel locals and tourists have been urged to stay home and avoid the roads.
Slips, flooding, road closures across Coromandel and Gisborne
It looks like a wet Sunday winter solstice.
Exclusive: Lost for 3 nights in the bush - 'they can't believe I am alive'
Liam McPherson: 'On the last day, I just couldn't walk. My body was just drained.'
'Like smashing up a graveyard': Ancient pōhutukawa poisoned
Community asked to be vigilant and report any similar attacks to the council or police.
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.
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.