Too many boaties ignoring lifejacket rules
Waikato Regional Council issued 60 infringement notices to boaties without lifejackets.
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NZ's Best Beach: Coromandel's Whangamatā and Northland's Mangawhai
NZ's best beach finalists: Today, Coromandel's Whangamatā and Northland's Mangawhai.
NZ's Best Beach: Tasman's Kaiteriteri and Coromandel's Matarangi
NZ's best beach finalists: Today, Kaiteriteri in Tasman and Matarangi in the Coromandel.
DoC investigating video of jet ski driving through dolphins
A breach of the Marine Mammals Protection Regulations can incur a penalty of up to $600.
Aerial photos show dozens of sharks off Coromandel beach
The bronze whalers and hammerheads are seen enjoying the sparkling waters.
Fatal shark attack: Beach reopens to swimmers, but rāhui remains for some
The rāhui follows the death of Kaelah Marlow in a suspected shark attack.
Sharks sighted at Pāuanui Beach: Swimmers ordered out of water
A fresh shark scare on an eastern North Island beach as swimmers ordered to clear the sea.
Last weekend of the Christmas break - how's the weather?
There may still be a chance for one last beach trip this weekend before returning to work.
Whangamatā riot: Cafe loses thousands in food products
The cafe spokesman said it was a 'free for all' on the night.
Highway reopens after person thrown from vehicle in Waihī crash
The crash happened about 9.20am.
Girl pulled out of the water in dramatic rescue in Miranda
The girl is "recovering well" after bystanders rushed to pull her from the water.
All aboard: Kiwi boat sales soar as Covid keeps us home
New figures obtained by the Herald show 18 fatal boating accidents every year.
Police officer assaulted, woman arrested after incident at popular Coromandel pub
Police said they were attending a family harm-related matter outside the premises.
Flooding: Festival-goers stranded, roads closed, sandbags ready
The South braces for a long night as rain and thunderstorms sweep across the country.
Whangamatā riot: Cop kicks youth in back during NYE riot
New footage has emerged from inside the riot as cops clashed with drunken youths.
Whangamatā riot: 54yo local man charged with inciting disorderly behaviour over livestream
The man allegedly live-streamed the riot on social media.
Whangamatā teen riot: $6000 of stock stolen, Blackies Cafe roof damaged
Mayor slams 'self-indulgent brats' for the trouble.
Severe thunderstorms dump hail and cause flash flooding
A severe thunderstorm warning has now been issued for Gisborne and Wairoa.
'Very lucky escape': Car plunges down bank into river
Three of the five occupants were winched to safety by the Westpac rescue chopper crew.
Roadworks around holiday hotspots
Work being carried out on about 2500 sites on the national roading network.
Coromandel scrub fire: Residents evacuated, 40 firefighters at scene
The alarm was raised just before 2.30pm.
Same spot, different summer: The joys of classic Kiwi camping holidays
Returning to the same holiday park every summer is like coming home.
Helicopter rescue: Woman winched from boat in Coromandel
A crew from the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust was called in to make the rescue.
'Most Kiwi thing I've ever seen': Dog and lamb besties go looking for dinner
Dog Charles doesn't associate sheep Graham with chasing sheep, says unlikely duo's owner.
Sunny Saturday for North Island, weather watch in South
It's a stunning day in Auckland and most of the North Island today.
Heading to Whangamatā this summer? Here's where to eat
From fish and chips on the beach, to top coffee spots, this Coromandel hotspot has it all.
Kiwis complacent as new cluster emerges; health boss' Covid plea
Labour weekend and the Covid-19 tracer app collide in summer holidays rehearsal.
'Stay away': Holiday hotspot warning to Aucklanders
The Labour Weekend exodus is upon us - but Covid-19 is casting a concerning shadow.
Pod of whales stranded in Coromandel, locals asked to stay away
A group of 40-60 whales are stranded in Colville Bay.
Warning after woman's 120m fatal fall in Coromandel
Lauren 'Kimi' Worrell died after falling 120m from a rock face while climbing.
Waikato police urge caution after 3 motorcycle crashes, 2 fatal, in a week
One motorcyclist remains in a critical condition in Waikato Hospital.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)
Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).