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First HC Post editor remembers community paper's early days
OPINION: Alison Smith was the newspaper's first editor.
Thames-Coromandel mayor Len Salt pays tribute to community newspaper
Thames-Coromandel mayor Len Salt weighs in on newspaper closure.
War memorial proposed for Hāhei
Ratepayers and residents preparing to build a war memorial in the Coromandel settlement.
Iconic track reopens in North Island after almost three years
More importantly, the famous beach will again be accessible by foot.
Cathedral Cove walking track reopens after almost two years
The track to the world-famous beach was badly damaged last year.
More delays expected as Pauanui bridge works continue
Damage has been caused by high tides and heavy rain.
Only road in and out of Pāuanui to close overnight for repairs
The defect is common with bridges of its type right across the country.
Operator cautious as Thames welcomes new information centre
Thames has a new information centre but there are challenges ahead, its operator says.
Sinkhole threatens main artery road to Pāuanui
The tomo is being monitored 24/7, Thames-Coromandel District Council says.
Coromandel athletes feature in 2kg 'homage to surf culture'
Unbound Vol 1 weaves together pictures and interviews with NZ surfers.
Coromandel walk a winner at Rural Women NZ Business Awards
Catherine Ward has created a public three-day walk through her family farm.
Waikato police constables treated to unexpected Jason Momoa visit
They were undertaking routine licensed premise checks at the Coroglen Tavern.
'Highly probable' 16-year-old's wrist broke during unlawful arrest, IPCA finds
Police arrested teen for breaching alcohol ban after he refused to give his details.
DoC staff 'stressed' by appalling visitor behaviour at tourism hot spots
Regional tourism organisations are running on 'the smell of an oily rag'.
Coromandel bridge project wins consultancy award
'Reconnecting communities safely and quickly following natural disasters is critical.'
Homeowners warned over potential flooding hot spots
More than $9 million has been budgeted for stormwater improvement in Whangamatā.
Council flags support for Pāuanui-Tairua scenic trail
The new trail includes a 120m suspension bridge across the Tairua River.
Tough few years for Hauraki-Coromandel tourism
The Coromandel tourism sector is still shaking the effects of cyclones and Covid-19.
Tiny Thames train attraction at risk from sea level rise project
The track runs along a seawall that protects $1 billion in assets.
Transfer station charity shop targeted in overnight raid
Thames store missing $7000 in electrical goods after unwanted visit.
The city with the lowest home ownership rates in NZ
Housing is relatively inexpensive compared with other cities but ownership rates are low.
Thames-Coromandel retains title of oldest average age
Thames-Coromandel the oldest population with high home ownership rate.
Coromandel misses out on $250m transport resilience funding
Coromandel not included in the 2024 National Land Transport Programme.
Police focus on Thames as fake bank notes pop up at retail outlets
Numerous fakes notes presented in Thames and wider Waikato area.
Fireworks display faces skyrocketing cost increases
Rising transport costs have a lot to do with the need for a boost to the fireworks budget.
'Hefty amount of smoke': Garage fire spreads to house adjacent to school
Firefighter crews from Thames, Tapu, Pururi and Ngatea attended. No one was injured.
Council calls on public to assist with dog attack inquiry
The attack last week left a Thames woman injured and her beloved pet dead.