New ZealandWild weather wreaks havocWarnings of more gale force winds and heavy rain have been issued as a deep low moves east across the North Island this morning.23 Jan 08:19 PM
New ZealandNature's brutal king hitWild weather was last night lashing the upper North Island as heavy rain and high tides combined to keep authorities and residents on high alert for more coastal flooding.23 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandFlooding closes roads, severe weather warning remainsThe MetService's severe weather warning for most of the North Island remains in place today, and Bay of Plenty civil defence emergency workers are on standby after heavy rain pelted the region overnight.22 Jan 10:10 PM
New ZealandWild weather hits campers, farmersCampers across the upper North Island are tonight preparing to cope with torrential rain.22 Jan 03:44 AM
New ZealandSkippers save snorkeller's life after heart attackA snorkeller has been called the 'luckiest guy in the world' after his life was saved by two cruise boat skippers.19 Jan 11:15 PM
New ZealandCampers fear DoC dealsDoC is in talks about handing over camping grounds to private companies to run them at a profit.15 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandCoromandel MP Sandra Goudie to retireCoromandel MP Sandra Goudie has announced she will retire from politics at this year's General Election.13 Jan 09:51 PM
New ZealandCyclone set to bring winds and rain to NZNew Zealand could face strong winds and rain from a tropical cyclone battering the Pacific Islands with winds of up to 225km/hr.13 Jan 09:43 PM
New ZealandCall for compromise in Coromandel beach disputeA row over developing Coromandel's Kennedy Bay could be solved by the sort of compromise proposed for nearby New Chums, one of the parties says.13 Jan 08:24 PM
EntertainmentConcert Review: PranaThe Gaia hypothesis - a theory of planet-as-a-whole-organism propounded by James Lovelock in the 1970s - was the underlying theme of the <i>Gaia Galactic</i> New Year's Eve party, Prana.10 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandMum furious as boys hurt in jetski rammingThe mother of a 13-year-old injured when a jetski rammed his boat has defended letting him and his mate, 11, go on the water alone.09 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandTeen dies in jetski terrorA teenage jetskier was killed yesterday when he fell off and was run down by friends. It was one of two horrifying water accidents involving young people in popular holiday spots.08 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandBoat-owner's holiday goes up in smokeA summer boating holiday ended yesterday in a cloud of black smoke and two burned-out shells on the side of the road.07 Jan 11:48 PM
New ZealandJetski and boat collide off Pauanui, two injuredTwo boys have been injured after a collision between two boats off Pauanui overnight.07 Jan 10:33 PM
New ZealandAA: Safer roads, cars will reduce tollRoads and vehicles must be "more forgiving" to curb a road toll which averages more than one death a day, the AA says. Figures released by the Ministry of Transport today show 371 people died on the roads over the past year.05 Jan 08:13 PM
New ZealandPolice seek witnesses to stabbingPolice are appealing for anyone who may have seen a man and a woman walking away after a man was stabbed in Whitianga on the Coromandel Peninsula on New Year's Day to come forward. 04 Jan 11:31 PM
New ZealandOur favourite beaches: WhangamataIn the 1950s, high-profile American surfers and their camera crews broadened their search for the perfect wave beyond their home beaches.04 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandHundreds of snapper dead on beachesFisheries officials are investigating the death of hundreds of snapper washed up on Coromandel beaches.04 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandSharks and swimmers mingle on the CoromandelBeaches around the country were packed yesterday as temperatures soared.03 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandSearchers find body in MatarangiPolice believe they have found the body of missing Auckland man Cem Erbay, 19, in the Coromandel.03 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandCampaign to save pristine beachA campaign is underway to save New Chums Beach in the Coromandel, named one of the world's top 20 beaches.03 Jan 02:04 AM
