New Zealand‘Wish I could do more for victims’: Judge to rely on burglar's promise to pay back business ownersBrian Reuben broke into five Thames businesses over severals weeks due to spiralling debt.23 Aug 09:00 PM
CrimeCloser look at 1989 Swedish tourists case34 years after tourists' disappearance, podcaster hopes to bring her family closure.23 Aug 04:58 AM
New ZealandThames Valley edge Whanganui in season-opening thrillerLast season's beaten semifinalists got revenge on Whanganui.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBad vibe sinks Thames' 'tactical urbanism' trialA plan to liven up the Thames CBD has proved to be widely unpopular.08 Aug 04:12 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Cleaned us out': Six ram-raiders steal $150K worth of stock in mall heistThe raid involved five vehicles and was 'like something out of a movie'.06 Jul 03:48 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionRuling looms for house plan above world-renowned Coromandel beachSites are planned so most places won’t be able to be seen from the beach below.30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFive people spend night in cars on SH25 after slips trap themState Highway 25 between Tapu and Waiomu is shut.24 Jun 10:09 PM
New Zealand75 hours of rain: Local state of emergency for Tairāwhiti, 130 evacuated, all major roads closed, rivers risingProlonged heavy rain threatens to cause fresh slips and flooding across the North Island.22 Jun 09:31 AM
New Zealand75 hours of rain: Residents in East Coast's Te Karaka self-evacuate, river levels continue to climbProlonged heavy rain threatens to cause fresh slips and flooding across the North Island.22 Jun 02:03 AM
New ZealandOp-shop purse triggers series of amazing coincidencesA local woman was reunited with photo of her American mum after a chance discovery.22 May 12:46 AM
PoliticsCyclone-hit communities to wait longer for consultation on rebuild or red-zone futureIt was hoped consultation would begin in early May but it appears that has been delayed.02 May 12:25 AM
PoliticsRobertson reveals confirmed categories for future of cyclone-hit homesCyclone-hit residents are set to be consulted on the future of their homes this month.01 May 04:41 AM
KahuOpinion: Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei united in resolve to protect what's oursNgarimu Blair: Claims on our rohe becoming tedious.19 Apr 06:55 PM
New Zealand'Denied': Burglar accused remanded in custodyBrian Reuben has been charged over multiple alleged burglaries in Thames.16 Mar 11:39 PM
New ZealandWatch: Drone footage reveals extent of SH25 slip in CoromandelThere will be an hour-long window for drivers to get through today.10 Mar 12:18 AM
New ZealandCoromandel facing more roading woes: 'This was meant to be the comeback summer'The main highway between Hikuai and Whangamatā was closed after a washout on Sunday.06 Mar 06:40 PM
TravelSecret beaches, wonderful walks and family friendly adventures on the Firth of ThamesThe best spots to stretch your legs on a road trip along the Firth of Thames.06 Mar 06:00 PM
New Zealand750 buildings condemned after January floods, Cyclone GabrielleHundreds of buildings have been red-stickered and thousands yellow or white-stickered.03 Mar 07:43 PM
New ZealandHow Coromandel locals pulled together after Cyclone GabrielleHow two cut-off towns pulled together to help one another in the cyclone aftermath.20 Feb 10:29 PM
New ZealandBOP state of emergency: Civil Defence on alert as high tide approachesThe cyclone has been wreaking havoc across the top of the North Island on Monday.13 Feb 03:28 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismCampground snapped up in property expansion drive"This boom was happening before the pandemic."04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLive: House demolished after man killed by slip, 250 homes red-stickered; flood scam warningAuckland will stay in a state of emergency for one week as the recovery continues.03 Feb 11:30 PM
New Zealand'We were lucky to pick them up': Coastguard rescues kayakers 3km off coastCoastguard volunteers were 'very lucky' to find the two kayakers in darkness, high winds.16 Jan 11:45 PM
New ZealandMotorists urged to 'drive with caution' after bad weather causes slips overnightThere are road closures in Waikato and Bay of Plenty.22 Nov 05:55 PM
New ZealandCase continues for man accused of selling bleach as Covid and cancer 'cure'He claimed the solution 'cured' cancer, Covid-19 and HIV.17 Nov 04:58 AM
New ZealandMissing kayaker believed to be body found on Auckland beachThe formal identification of a body found in Beachlands on Sunday is ongoing.14 Nov 01:37 AM
NPCJudd gets first taste of Ranfurly ShieldTwelve years into his rugby career, Judd gets his first Ranfurly Shield challenge and win.05 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandKopu murder: 'You put holes in the hearts of everyone who loved Bayden,' father's words for killerBayden Williams' family swore obscenities to his killer as he was jailed for 14 years.15 Aug 11:39 PM
New ZealandPerson killed in house fire in ThamesA person has died in a house fire in Thames overnight.15 Aug 06:30 PM
CrimeTwo failed ram raid attempts: Man arrested after struggling to exit vehiclePolice officers were patrolling Pollen St early this morning.09 Aug 07:08 PM
New ZealandSchools evacuated, locked down: Ministry confirms six threats madeSome schools in Waikato, Thames, and Gisborne were affected.26 Jul 05:05 AM
New ZealandMan to fight murder charge after alleged incident at CoromandelJoey Richards will go on trial for murder in May next year.25 Jul 09:28 PM
New ZealandSobs of relief as guilty verdict returned in Kopu murder trialA jury has found Adrian Phillips guilty of murdering father-of-one Bayden Williams.01 Jul 02:46 AM
New ZealandMurder accused tells court he feared for his life when he shot and killed old friendAdrian Phillips has described to a court the moment he shot at a former mate.22 Jun 12:00 AM
