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Man stabbed in Whitianga
A man was left fighting for his life after a stabbing in Whitianga in the Coromandel early today.
Delays expected at popular holiday spots
Queues of New Year's Eve traffic are beginning to build around the country.
Police prepare to deal with New Year's Eve hot spots
Liquor bans are in place and police numbers are being boosted in many of the traditional New Year's Eve hot spots.
Police warn over underage sex, drug use
Police have told parents to keep track of their children after finding a girl, 14, having allegedly drug-fuelled sex near a beach overnight.
Visitors ignore warning and risk death
White string across the Coromandel's iconic Cathedral Cove rock archway has failed to stop visitors from posing for photos.
Trapped and angry on the highway
Holidaymakers faced huge traffic jams north and south yesterday as they tried to leave Auckland.The Northern Gateway toll road and the Kopu Bridge entry to Coromandel Peninsula were jammed as thousands deserted the city.
East the place to be for a feast of New Year sunshine
New Year's Day is tipped to offer sunny weather for most of the country and some respite from the recent muggy, humid weather.
Cathedral Cove visitors warned of archway dangers
Visitors heading for Cathedral Cove on the Coromandel this year should take care when walking through the cove's iconic archway, the Department of Conservation (DOC) warned today.
Hide doffs the mustard jacket for nuptials
The beach wedding between Mr Hide and former squash player Louise Crome will be a double celebration for Mr Hide, who turned 54 on Thursday, and a joyful way to end the year after political upheavals in his party.
Public-private deal in offing for Coromandel beach
A proposal to put the iconic New Chums Beach on the Coromandel Peninsula into public ownership through a private-public deal is being considered by the Department of Conservation.
Fight for New Chums beach
A plan to put one of the country's most pristine beaches back in public hands has been presented to the Government.
Jolly good shows
Paula Yeoman looks at the hottest music festivals on offer over the next few months and talks to an expert on the subject of sweet summer vibes, Tiki Taane.
Royal good time on the Waihou
Cate Foster is ready to wear the crown of river queen as she takes a leisurely ferry cruise.
Big kingfish in abundance but snapper need plenty of coaxing
Deep water fishing is firing at the moment, with large numbers of kingfish over deep pinnacles and reefs in the Hauraki Gulf.