Coromandel sand island: How they did it
Keen drinkers reveal the construction process of their liquor-ban free island.
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In the drink: Americans helped build 'sand sanctuary'
Group of six built the platform in estuary 'for a good laugh'.
'Heroic' sand builders win global praise
GQ magazine praises 'heroic New Zealanders' for breaking liquor ban on sand island.
Sharks force swimmers from water at Coromandel beach
They were cooling off on a hot summer's day but a shark alert put paid to holiday plans.
Summer living in a Coromandel campground
As city dwellers make a break for it, new villagers pop up to enjoy the rays of summer.
Waikato speedster nabbed by off-duty cop
It proves cops are never off duty, and people don't know who they're speeding past.
Car drives off cliff near Whangamata
Police and St John Ambulance on their way to the crash between Whangamata and Whiritoa.
The coastal hazards councils were not warned about
Climate Change Minister James Shaw to release Govt guidance on coastal hazards on Friday.
Marina proposals stir environmental concerns
Proposals for a marina at Coromandel Harbour have raised fears of environmental impacts.
Bushfire brings Whitianga fire victims together
Helen Lee lost her home in a raging bush fire but is positive for the future
Hillside city homes chosen in House of the Year
Homes across the country were recognised for their excellence.
Thunderstorms prove flash in the pan but more forecast
Bad storms predicted for the upper North Island have come to nothing.
A second day of violent thunderstorms to rock the North Island
A perfect cocktail of cold air and warm seas means a second day of lightning strikes.
Man rescued from submerged car
A Coromandel man had a lucky escape after his car was almost fully submerged into a river
Canny Scotsman became 'Father of Auckland'
New book published to mark 200 years since Campbell's birth
Teens lost in bush followed 'pink triangles'
Four German tourists spent a night in the bush after accidentally following a possum track
Local Focus: Historic youth hostel under threat
Famous Opoutere Youth Hostel may be closed next year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Nephew of Waihi man wants justice for his dead uncle
William said he and his family were disgusted by the actions of the thieves.
'Crown's case just keeps falling apart'
David Tamihere says the Crown's case against him "just keeps falling apart".
Witness C jailed for Tamihere perjury
David Tamihere's convictions to stand despite jailing of lying witness.
Couple on the run after fleecing dying man of wallet on Waihi street
As bystanders rushed to the aid of a man suffering a heart attack one couple robbed him.
Rainbows End rainbow finds new home
Both locals and visitors were already stopping to take photos with the rainbow.
Thames stabbing: Fitness to plead questioned
Arana Barlow sent to psychiatric unit for assessment.
Local Focus: Surfs up for little nippers in Whangamata
The surf life-saving season starts. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Surfs up for little nippers in Whangamata
The surf life-saving season starts. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Orca for playmates at Coromandel beach
The whale, nicknamed Willy, can be seen swimming close to shore on Hahei beach.
Suspicious fire of Thames Golf Club shed
The shed didn't have power, but somehow it caught fire.
Thames stabbing accused remanded for report
Arana Te Rata Barlow will reappear in court two weeks' time.
Manhunt over as police find man, missing boy
Incident involving the stabbing of a woman and a boy's disappearance sparked a manhunt.
Truck driver airlifted to hospital after crash
State Highway 25A will be closed briefly after a collision between two trucks
Wind gusts hitting 110km/h in Auckland
Wind gusts of 110km/h are buffeting the outskirts of Auckland.