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Covid 19 outbreak: The weekend Delta came to Coromandel
Inside the perfect weekend getaway that brought Covid-19 to a small town.
Covid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: 200 Aucklanders turned around at Manaia roadblock - police
Message to communities was 'police have got this'.
The 10 Covid Delta cases: Here's what we know
The 10 cases include an AUT student, an Avondale College teacher and a tradesman.
Malls, movie theatre and bus routes among new Covid-19 locations of interest
Among the new places of interest are SkyCity's Auckland central casino, AUT and a church.
'Everybody knows somebody': Coromandel locals anxiously await test results
Coromandel residents are anxiously waiting for test results to come back.
Councillor 'ashamed' of Coromandel mayor's Covid tracer comment
Considerable pushback over Coromandel mayor not using the Covid-19 tracer app.
Covid 19: Police, residents disband SH25 Manaia roadblock
The road block was no longer in place at Manaia about 1pm today.
New location of interest as four new Delta Covid cases, Auckland Hospital nurse tests positive - all linked to Devonport tradesman
A fully vaccinated nurse at Auckland Hospital has tested positive.
'Shocked': Coromandel cafe hosted infected Devonport man three times
Umu Cafe says it is shocked after news that a Covid positive man visited their cafe.
'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.
15 years camping in the Coromandel: Memories from Waikawau
Ditch the modern amenities for unadulterated camping joy at Waikawau Bay.
Tenancy law changes: Bach owners denied use of own property
Already tight rental market reduced further and knock-on effect to business.
Insta and Facebook troll admits child sex offences
He was jailed in 2013 for similar offending and now he's back grooming young girls.
Man dies after incident in Coromandel Peninsula
A man has died after an incident northwest of Coromandel town.
Fisheries Minister David Parker seeks advice on rule change for pink maomao
Rahui in place for elusive reef species being targeted on the Coromandel and elsewhere.
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.
Heavy rain warnings issued for parts of South Island
Heavy rain and strong wind warnings are in place for parts of New Zealand.
In hot water: The best places to bathe in New Zealand
Where to warm up in warm water this winter.
Snow for South Island, 'risks' for rest of NZ, as 'big low' looms
The southeasterly will bring snow to the South Island and dry spells for the West Coast.
'Absolute mess': Monster waves wipe out beach - storm's not over
Coastline warning to remain in place until Saturday.
DHB attack: 'Good progress' restoring systems and services
DHB says patient care the priority as they plan for the recovery phase after the attack.
Weather warning: Rain, wind set to strike North Island areas
A heavy rain warning is already in place for one area, and strong wind watches for others.
'In for a hammering': Weather bomb to bring strong winds, heavy swells
A "weather bomb" is a low-pressure system which deepens by 24hPa in 24 hours.
Lissy Fehnker-Heather: Shelter our trees from further carnage
Opinion: Satellite data shows 12 of 13 native habitat types are being whittled away.
Tairua, Coromandel: The insider's guide
A local gives us her insights into the town of 'two tides'.
Coromandel coast scallop beds in crisis, report says
"How can we change our behaviours so we don't do the same thing again."
Tairua boat rage: Convicted murderer admits assaulting woman
The convicted murderer was back in court for sentencing.
SH2 reopened after serious motorcycle crash in Karangahake
Police were alerted to the crash at around 3:25pm on SH2 between Paeroa and Waikino.
Tairua boat rage: Former deputy principal granted diversion
Catherine Browning is believed to have resigned from Tairua School since the incident.
Shark expert's warning to Kiwis about alarming great white behaviour
'There was a fatality there this summer and that should not be brushed under the cover.'
Tairua boat rage: Accused's suppression lapses, granted bail
John Dixon gave up his name suppression bid when he appeared in court today.