Latest from Thames-Coromandel District

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.

Tairua boat rage: Accused's suppression lapses, granted bail

John Dixon gave up his name suppression bid when he appeared in court today.

O for awesome: From Opoutere to Ōpito by campervan

Taking to the peninsula's winding roads in a campervan gives new license to explore.

Boat-rage accused appears in court

A 58-year-old Corromandel man charged over a boat rage incident appeared in court.

Men left clinging to chilly bin praise cops for rescue

Pair were left clinging to a chilly bin but fortunately wearing lifejackets.

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.

Mayday call: 'All they said was they're taking on water and they're sinking'

Officials think the yacht may have given an incorrect location.

Escape from Auckland: Data confirms mass exit hours before lockdown

Traffic camera shows a heavy stream of traffic heading north on SH1 on Sunday night.

Ganesh Raj: How to bring simplicity back to cooking

Ganesh Raj wants to give Thames a 'big shout out' and bring simplicity back to cooking.

Minutes from tragedy: Four lucky to be alive after boat sank

'It could have really easily been a tragic outcome,' Westpac co-pilot.