Death of microlight pioneer shakes community
Trevor Barrett, 71, died after his microlight aircraft crashed on Saturday.
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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.
Woman instructed to drive two hours to care for her ill mum while nurses strike
"The information I got was if I didn't come in she would be left."
Body found in Coromandel bush formally identified as missing local man
Body found in the Coromandel bush on Saturday afternoon formally identified.
One dead, two injured in crash on SH2 near Waitakaruru
A person has been killed in a crash in Waitakaruru, in Waikato, today.
Searchers rested 18 days into hunt for Coromandel man
Search and rescue crews are being rested as stormy weather approaches from the west.
Conservationists disgusted at 'heartbreaking' kiwi killing
A person whose dog killed two kiwi later cut off one of their transmitting tags.
SAR crews in search for missing Coromandel man
Police have concerns for 37-year-old Shannon Makowharemahihi missing since June 1.
Friends, family fear for safety of missing Coromandel man
Shannon Earle Makowharemahihi has been missing for 10 days.
Car crashes through Thames fence; woman injured
The vehicle crashed through a fence, leaving a woman seriously injured.
Traffic woes: Flooding, slips, delays and heavy traffic
Flooding, slips and heavy rain have caused havoc on the roads this weekend.
'Am I going to die?': Dad's relief as help arrives for badly hurt son
Words to express gratitude to rescue helicopter saviours hard to find, dad says.