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Plane likely ruined in sewage pond crash
Two people were hurt when a light plane crashed into a sewage pond at the end of a runway at Thames Aerodrome this morning.
TV host campaigns to save Coromandel paradise
The host of US TV show The Amazing Race is joining the campaign to save a pristine Coromandel beach from development.
Ex-All Black loses battle with bank
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.
Female postie bids to row Tasman solo
Anamarie Ewins wants to deliver another sporting milestone for New Zealand and become the first woman to row solo across the Tasman.
Police use taser on man injuring himself
Police used a taser on a 46-year-old man who was inflicting injuries on himself at a Coromandel Peninsula settlement today.
Man drowns in submerged car
A man has drowned after a bank gave way and his car rolled into a canal near Thames.
College pays tribute to lost student
Hundreds of students gathered to farewell their 16-year-old mate "Webby", who died after binge-drinking vodka at the weekend.
Key refuses to confirm mining plans
John Key says the public will have to wait for a discussion paper to be released to find out what conservation land may be mined and how.
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.