Man narrowly avoids jail for burgling his rugby club
A man convicted and sentenced for burgling his rugby club has narrowly avoided jail.
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Stop bank starting point for Thames seawall
Scheme aims to protect the town from flooding and rising sea levels.
Long term plans a 'huge burden' says councillor
The three-yearly long term-plan process has been described as 'crazy'.
Councillors say 'no' to more transparency
Councillors have said 'no' to changing the way they conduct workshops.
Thames-Coromandel rates increase includes $8.9m office refurbishment
The council will investigate before committing to multi-million dollar refurbishment.
Coromandel links with Hauraki Gulf boosted by new marine precinct
The wharf development will help grow the local marine farming industry.
Homelessness on the rise in Thames
The number of people sleeping rough in the town has residents concerned.
Man slashed young girl's throat in 'savage, unprovoked' attempted murder
He woke her up at 3am before trying to kill her with a fish-filleting knife.
Partial access restored on Thames Coast Highway
One lane of SH25 north of Thames has reopened.
Multiple fallen trees and slips closes SH25 north of Thames
The road is closed on the western side of the Coromandel Pemninsula.
Waikato club rugby: Premier teams split for round two
Hamilton Marist are to host neighbours and 2024 Premiership dark horses University.
Seawall to protect $1billion worth of assets in Thames
Work on design concepts for the protection of Thames is under way.
Thames' latest attraction opens
Park officially opens following Covid, weather and economic disruptions.
'We want Tino Rangatiratanga over our lives': Waikato joins nationwide protest
Hundreds gathered in Hamilton at 7.15am.
Power line and tree topple onto car in Coromandel
The incident was on a private property next to Te Puru School.
Midweek windfall for Hamilton, Coromandel Lotto players
There were 19 second division winners.
'One in a million': Leon James Kennerley named as victim of Flat Rd fatal crash
Kennerley, 49, died after a crash on Saturday, May 4.
‘How could you rob us of our time with Myles?’: Scammers target rugby player’s funeral
Widow forced to post warning after scammers post fake funeral link.
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.