Latest from Thames-Coromandel District

Coromandel Peninsula: Peak fitness
Helen van Berkel tackles the Pinnacles walk and discovers astounding scenery - when she works up the courage to open her eyes.

Hart fortress worth $22m
Anne Gibson looks at the homes of some of NZ's richest people.

<i>Al Morrison:</i> Conservation makes good business sense
DoC Director-General Al Morrison weighs in the debate surrounding the controversial Cathedral Cove refreshments stall.

Cherry picker (+recipes)
Don't let the New Year holidays go past without making the most of the king of fruits.

$40 fine 'small price to pay' for tourists
Visitors to the Coromandel say a $40 fine for freedom campers will do little to deter those who choose to doss down in beach carparks.

Teen driver who hit three cars seven times over limit
A 19-year-old man rear-ended a taxi before colliding with two other cars on Saturday night.

Nelson, Coromandel take 'worst-behaved' awards
Nelson and the Coromandel proved to be the nation's black spots when it came to the nation's New Year celebrations last night.

Quiet night for New Year celebrations
Revellers celebrating New Year and the start of a new decade in New Zealand behaved themselves last night.

Liquor policing too harsh - holidaymakers
The policing of a liquor ban in Whangamata has come under fire from holidaymakers who say the zero-tolerance approach is too heavy-handed and lacks common sense.

'Nothing but positive feedback' for Cathedral Cove stall
The owner of a seaside stall that locals accuse of spoiling pristine Cathedral Cove says tourists are relieved to see him at the end of a long, hot walk.

Anger as icecream stall opens in 'paradise'
Residents and holidaymakers are appalled by a DoC-approved icecream stall operating at Coromandel's Cathedral Cove.

Over 100 whales die in strandings - DOC
More than 120 whales died over 48 hours in two separate beachings, the Department of Conservation says.

Life lessons: Peter Beck, Rocket designer
People always say: "So, you're a rocket scientist?" Can we clear this up straight off?

Nice weather for NZ's Christmas Day
Well the weather outside is certainly not looking frightful this Christmas with NZ's Christmas Day forecast looking more and more positive for most people.