Wild Whitianga winds rip launch from mooring
The recovery operation is being hampered by 25 knot winds and leaking fuel.
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Auckland's wild weather topples trees, causes flooding
A severe weather watch was issued for parts of the North Island.
'Excessive amounts of alcohol' at Labour Party summer camp
One young man who was at the camp says people were "drinking to get absolutely hammered".
Labour Party camp trial: 21yo accused of indecent assaults
The allegations were made after a Labour Party summer camp at Waihi last February.
Stormy start to spring: Bands of heavy rain, gales to lash NZ
Make the most of the settled weather, as bands of rain and a low will hit NZ on Tuesday.
Rugby: Manu Samoa pull away to beat NZ Heartland XV
Rugby World Cup squad with some Super Rugby regulars is too strong for the amateurs.
Rugby: West Coast on top of Heartland Championship
Only West Coast and North Otago still unbeaten after two games.
One dead after car crashes into tree in Whangamata
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Heartland Championship kicks off
First round of games honours memory of All Black and Heartland legend Sir Brian Lochore
Tauranga driver Ben Thomasen in running for two NZ titles
A rally of mixed fortunes for the Tauranga crews on the Coromandel roads.
'Gutted' by decision on region
A bid to protect the southern Coromandel's conservation land from mining has fallen flat.
Orua Sea Cave a highlight of Coromandel sights
The best parts of the Coromandel are the hard-to-reach sea caves.
Not orca-strated: snapper's whale of a photo op
An orca lingering metres from the coastline made for a photographer's dream shot.
Scary even in death: Giant shark washes up on Waihi Beach
The reason for the shark's death is still a mystery.
Police name man killed in Waihī crash as homicide investigation continues
Raymond Wharekawa was killed in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Pedestrian hit and killed by car in Waihī
The crash happened on George St on the outskirts of Waihi.
The quaint beachside village, the elderly man and the brutal home invasion
A man was brutally attacked in his own home. But no one was surprised who the victim was.
Mussels warning after food poisoning jump
Warning: don't eat raw mussels after Coromandel food poisoning outbreak.
'Likeable, clever guy': Tauranga old boys remember trainee pilot
Craig McBride was a high performer in cricket at Tauranga Boys' College, says principal.
Bashing victim fears offenders will return
Robert Noe is due to undergo surgery this evening after suffering multiple fractures.
Motorbike rider, cow dead in crash near Coromandel
The motorbike rider was found dead at the scene on State Highway 25.
Man brutally bashed, left for dead in violent home invasion
A website has been set up to smear his name and now he's been left bloodied and beaten.
'Things just won't be the same': Pilot killed in crash remembered
Former students pay homage to gentle icon who started school's aeroplane build programme.
Four rescued from drifting raft after abandoning yacht
The four people were all shaken but with only minor injuries.
Man dies after medical event at Miranda Hot Springs
The man had collapsed while eating dinner with his family.
Aero club devastated after plane crash death
One person confirmed dead in Coromandel plane crash
Missing plane found crashed in Coromandel
A plane which went missing in the Coromandel yesterday has been found crashed.
Search for plane missing on Coromandel Peninsula
The two-seater aircraft's last known position was in a rugged area.
Travel warning: Severe storm, gales set to strike NZ
The extreme weather is thanks to a low that will track quickly across the North Island.
Coromandel crash leaves two people trapped
The crash happened on Rings Rd in the Coromandel township.
One dead after car rolls in Coromandel
The crash happened south of Pukepoto around 12.30pm, closing SH25.
Long weekend traffic - where to avoid
NZTA are already warning Auckland motorists to "be prepared" for heavy congestion on SH1.
Hauraki Gulf: How to save our big blue backyard
"When we stop putting ourselves above the environment, we will get change."