Hot Water Beach tragedy: Doctor tells of hour-long fight to save hero
At Hot Water Beach the sea was flat enough to land an aircraft the day a man drowned.
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Hero dies trying to save drowning child at Hot Water Beach
Angelo Tuyay reportedly drowned after he tried to save a drowning child at the beach.
Man drowns at Hot Water Beach
Emergency services were called to the incident at Hot Water Beach about 4pm.
Helicopter rescue for injured motocross rider
Motocross rider suffers suspected back injuries after riding off steep bank.
'Crocodile Dundee' Kiwi killed in Australian car crash
Coromandel resident Graham Lawson died in Townsville last month after a car crash.
Sludge could be dumped in sea for next 35 years
Consent wanted to dump contaminated sludge from Auckland near Hauraki Gulf marine park.
Local Focus: Hauraki goes multi-lingual
District council pushes Māori language initiative. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Labour Party camp accused: Two charges withdrawn
The charges followed a police investigation into a Labour Party summer camp.
Death of microlight pioneer shakes community
Trevor Barrett, 71, died after his microlight aircraft crashed on Saturday.
Mayor says Hahei residents in favour of $10 parking charge
Residents of Hahei appear largely in favour of charging visitors up to $10 for parking.
Thames childcare centre licence cancelled for breach
An investigation into multiple complaints has forced the Ministry to cancel its licence.
Pay to play: Would you spend $10 to visit this beach?
One of NZ's most stunning coasts will cost up to $10 to visit under new proposal.
Labour summer camp accused keeps name suppression
Young man facing six charges of indecent assault at a Labour Party youth camp.
Iwi closes popular climbing spot following deaths
Popular climbing spot in the Coromandel closed following two deaths.
Influenza dead to be remembered
National memorial planned to remember victims of 1918 pandemic.
Police assisting woman down Coromandel cliff
Police are responding to the incident near Matarangi.
Witness C appeals perjury sentence
Witness C, otherwise known as Roberto Conchie Harris, argues his sentence was too high.
Climbing death: Woman identified as US citizen
The deceased is believed to be a 28-year-old US citizen who was living in New Zealand.
Sudden death at Coromandel's Castle Rock
Death being treated as unexplained for now by police.
Jailhouse lawyer rebuts Witness C's claim lies didn't matter
Roberto Conchie Harris, the infamous Witness C, is appealing his perjury sentence.
Kayaker found on rocky shore in his undies after drinking
'He wasn't drunk by the time we found him.'
Missing kayaker in Thames-Coromandel found
Coastguard and police are involved in the search for the missing person near Whitianga.
Feral goat put down after being Tasered
Police have released graphic video of the goat being tasered 13 times.
Jailhouse snitch's lies 'had no impact' on Tamihere jury
Secret witnesses' lawyer says it's unlikely false evidence influenced 1990 jury.
Man treated for smoke inhalation after Thames fire
There were house fires in Thames and Hamilton overnight.
Further slip on Thames Coast Rd closes SH25
A further slip along State Highway 25 has forced the closure of the road until tomorrow.
Coromandel highway reopens, stranded tourists hoping to get out
Several roads in the district remain closed following yesterday's deluge.
Drive in storm 'like a game of dodgems'
A Herald reporter braved the weather to find out just how bad the flooding was.
Parts of SH1 under water with floods, slips
The storm which cut off the Coromandel is moving towards the Bay of Plenty.
Captain Cook memorial topples into sea
Erosion sends Captain Cook monument toppling into the sea.
Firefighters battling house fire in Firth of Thames
The blaze had broken out at a home on East Coast Rd in Whakatiwai.
How a common antibiotic could be hurting you
Family of Kiwi surfing legend want antibiotic they say crippled and killed him banned.