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Severe weather hits Thames
A possible tornado hit Thames this morning, downing trees and cutting power to hundreds of homes. Video / Jason Shaw
New playground in Thames set to open after ‘tough grind’
Park set to open following Covid, weather and economic disruptions.
Marine development set to boost Coromandel aquaculture
The $15 million marine project could add up to 100 jobs to the district.
Rural school to Ivy League: Humble Kiwi teen off to Princeton
Jared Sewell’s ‘full ride’ scholarship is worth more than half a million dollars.
Thames pool proposal attracts nearly 1500 submissions
The proposal for a new pool in Thames has struck a nerve with ratepayers.
Coastal restoration projects paused while lizard protocols sorted out
Coastal earthworks could pose a risk to the Coromandel region's lizard populations.
Waikato Club Rugby preview
Former Old Glory DC prop Gordon Fullerton returns for Te Awamutu Sports.
Museum chair laments lack of funding for heritage and culture
'Over the years, our savings have been eroded by Covid and weather events.'
Kiwibank manager helped customer send $300k to scammers months after FMA warning
“I’m on anti-anxiety medication. I can’t work. What have I got to look forward to?"
King Country and Thames Valley to open Chiefs vs Hurricanes match
The two Chiefs country provincial unions will play the curtain raiser on May 24.
Three unbeaten teams in Waikato Club Rugby weekend
Ōtorohanga and Hautapu have also won all of their Premier matches so far this season.
Thames Museum struggling with 'climbing costs'
The museum is in desperate need of visitors and funds to keep going.
Town pool built on a sacred burial site to be demolished
A replacement pool would cost up to $77 million.
Hundreds turn out for Tairua skatepark opening
After a long time coming, hundreds turned out for the Tairua skatepark opening. Video / NZ Herald
Waikato Club Rugby: All the action and results from the weekend
Last year's top Premier try-scorer Shauncy Waho has continued his form with his new club.
Heavy rain, severe thunderstorm watches extended for east Waikato
Coromandel Peninsula residents are encouraged to work from home.
Upsets and closely fought games as club rugby season gets underway
Southern United picked up a big 110-0 victory over division one newcomers Kereone.
Second big Lotto win in days for Thames-Coromandel
Big payday after punter strikes it lucky.
Steam rising: Waikato Club Rugby gets underway for 2024
United Matamata Sports will play three of its first four 2024 matches at home.
Repair cost for Thames water supply line still to be determined
A third-party contractor did some damage to the line on March 22.
One dead after single-vehicle crash in Waikato
Police confirmed this morning a seriously injured person had now died.
Special wellbeing programme for people with cancer comes to Thames
Look Good Feel Better reaches out to Hauraki and the Coromandel.
Retail spending in Coromandel not keeping up with inflation
While visitor numbers were up, local infrastructure was put under severe pressure.
More than $1 billion in assets at risk from Thames flooding
Thames shoreline protection comes with 'big costs'
'Petty crime' only blemish on positive summer, Coromandel MP says
OPINION: Peninsula hosted several big events, but it's not all good news.
Watch: Boat violently crashes in failed record attempt
The skipper says he's disappointed not to break the record but lucky to be alive.
Coromandel news in brief: Kennedy Bay works, rates due
What's up in the Coromandel — short and sweet.
Shirtless, barefoot physio spoke about cannabis, swore at patient
The physio also continued to treat patients even after his suspension.
SH25 reopened after crash closed highway at Thames for several hours,
One person was taken to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition.
Thunderstrorms, heavy rain forecast for Auckland Anniversary Weekend
Rain should start in upper North Island later Saturday evening, then set in for weekend.
‘Is my arm even on my body still?’: Young motorcyclist’s frightening realisation after crash
Teen colleague was among first on scene as volunteer fireman, sharing jokes with hurt pal.