New ZealandEastern region rescues soar as beach swimmers ignore flags, patrol hoursSurf lifeguards have carried out 93 rescues since October 25 in the Eastern region.01 Jan 07:39 AM
New ZealandSwim between the flags: Lifeguards warn as New Year’s crowds surge to beachesRescues since October 25 have surged to 74, up from just 17 last year.31 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Pretty exciting': Boy, 10, breaks club record with marlin nearly as big as tinnyFather and son estimate it took 45 minutes to reel in the 'electric blue' fish.30 Dec 06:00 PM
Mood of the BoardroomHousing lift ahead: $5m foreign buyers expected to fuel market activity23 Sep 04:59 PM
PremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: From France to Whangamatā with Coromandel Chocolate14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKumeū crash: Police identify teen who died after vehicle crashed into house11 Jul 10:17 PM
New Zealand'Politics is costing lives': Top cop's plea for life-saving cancer drugExperts say patients' lives are hinging on this month's Budget announcement.11 May 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Very worried': Police search harbour area for man missing since Anzac DayHe left an address on Tobie Place around 11.15pm on Anzac Day.30 Apr 01:40 AM
New ZealandMore than 12 times the police force, 60 arrests: Holiday data from summer hotspot revealedCharges included assault of police, threatening to kill and dangerous driving.28 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan strangled partner after All Blacks' game because he was hungry and wanted Uber EatsThe judge said Harrison Bryant was a demanding, belligerent and verbally abusive.19 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandSH25 cleared after after logging truck hit power pole near WhangamatāPolice said contractors were at the scene and there were no reports of injuries.06 Mar 09:59 PM
New ZealandLogging truck trailer rolls off road near WhangamatāThe road was partially blocked.21 Feb 02:57 AM
TravelBest Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 surf beaches – how to vote for the winnerThe results are in for NZ's top 10 surf beaches – vote for your favourite now.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhangamatā community marae draft concept designs released Whangamatā is a step close to getting a community marae.15 Jan 11:33 PM
Property‘Jaws would drop’: Iconic bach sells for secret sumBeach town starting to feel the heat.08 Jan 05:58 PM
New ZealandBeachgoers with no swimming skills a frustrationBeachgoers at a popular Coromandel beach are proving frustrating for lifeguards.07 Jan 01:28 AM
New ZealandThames-Coromandel deputy mayor calls out ‘rich little s***s’ at troublesome holiday hotspotTerry Walker says there is a regular pattern of vandalism at Pāuanui over New Year.06 Jan 01:12 AM
New ZealandSerious injuries: Vehicle crashes into building at holiday hotspotTwo helicopters were sent to the scene.05 Jan 09:29 PM
New ZealandSH25 reopens after six injured in Whangamatā house fireBrigades from Whangamatā, Ōnemana-Ōpoutere, Waihi, Paunanui, Tairua and Paeroa attended. 31 Dec 09:14 PM
New ZealandFight led to death of zoo’s beloved capybaraLuna's fellow enclosure mate caused a number of wounds, which led to her death.31 Dec 09:13 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours: Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, Taupō recipients namedPlus - we ask why one city, unusually, has no honourees on this year's list.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘They were smashed everywhere’: Teen rescues kids swept into ‘violent’ surfKeira Hayidakis, 18, fought off rough waves and strong currents to save two children.20 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandHC Post closure marks end of 45-year-journeyThere is more history to the Hauraki-Coromandel Post than meets the eye.18 Dec 03:30 PM
New Zealand'More rescues': Swells spark rip warning for holiday hotspotsIt comes as holidaymakers begin flocking to eastern beaches.17 Dec 06:03 PM
New ZealandMan admits causing hunter's death in Te Urewera firearms incidentA man charged with careless use of a firearm causing death has appeared in court.16 Dec 10:47 PM
New ZealandPopular freedom camping spot to be moved due to overcrowdingThe local community board had raised concerns with the council.13 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandSuccess at Whangamatā Classic for Gisborne surf lifesaversMidway’s Ella Sutton and Yahni Brown were standouts.10 Dec 02:26 AM
New ZealandA shark sighting, a missing kite surfer and a plane crashAll in a weekend's work for Eastern Region surf lifeguards.10 Dec 01:59 AM
New ZealandGisborne clubbies gearing up for Whangamatā ClassicWorld champion Irving is leading Gisborne's charge at the Classic.05 Dec 02:05 AM
