In her latest novel, Fay Weldon has channelled her childhood experiences in New Zealand and some mischievous Maori ghosts. She spoke to Stephen Jewell.

The host of US TV show The Amazing Race is joining the campaign to save a pristine Coromandel beach from development.

Alistair Bailey of Whitianga enjoyed some well-prepared bread from Mr Burns at Glastonbury in the UK.

There have been more than 1000 submissions against plans to build houses on an unspoilt Coromandel beach.

Police displayed weapons and drugs, including two "unusually large" rocks of crystal meth, from a bust on a Coromandel P lab.

A weekend in Coromandel town, with its old-fashioned Kiwi charm, makes for a refreshing getaway, writes Sarah Lawrence.

David Tamihere's Parole Board has requested a report on his suitability for "residential restrictions", for his release.

A former All Black has lost another round in a legal battle with the SBS Bank over a million dollar debt on a Coromandel property development.

Better an utter, total if humiliating backdown than a messy compromise that keeps the mining issue alive into election year.

Drivers are being urged to take extra care on the roads after two cars became stranded in Coromandel floodwaters this morning.

Anamarie Ewins wants to deliver another sporting milestone for New Zealand and become the first woman to row solo across the Tasman.