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Arrests and drink-driving at Whangamatā Beach Hop
The vast majority of participants were well-behaved and enjoyed a great weekend.
Coromandel highway slip: ‘If that one goes, we’re basically an island’
Waka Kotahi is closely monitoring an underslip on State Highway 25.
Life-long thief took child on shoplifting outing
Woman, 41, shoplifting since age 14, told "it should end today".
Further movement under slip on Coromandel highway
Officials continue to monitor the situation.
Coromandel 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.
Further update today on progress towards re-opening SH25 for heavy vehicles
Expect delays while contractors continue working to stabilise the SH25 washout.
Cyclone Gabrielle: 10 of the worst tropical cyclones to hit NZ
Ex-tropical cyclones have wrought havoc in NZ. Here's 10 of the worst.
The 1063km relay to change how young people see mental health
The challenge aims to raise awareness of the struggles young people face accessing help.
Body of missing teen found following Ōpoutere Beach tragedy
It’s understood at least some of the group involved the Cruickshank family from Takapau.
Watch: Search for missing teen after Ōpoutere death, calls for Surf Life Saving patrols
A water, air and land search continues for a missing teenager at Ōpoutere.
Golf coach sacked for refusing Covid vaccine awarded more than $15,000
The golf coach returned to his hometown to work for the club for just over a year.
'Little regard to health and safety': Inflatable slide operator fined after collapse injures children
The company has had 11 prior interactions with WorkSafe NZ.
Coromandel retirement village residents face 47% fee rise
Fee rise met with negative feedback.
Police appeal for information in Whangamatā sea search
So far emergency services searching the area have not located anyone.
15 people arrested in Whangamatā overnight
Police say by and large, New Zealanders rang in 2022 safely.
'No-tolerance approach': Whangamatā police warn NYE partygoers after bottles thrown
People are being urged to celebrate safely.
Holiday traffic: Congestion building as police urge motorists to put safety first
Waka Kotahi suggests alternate route as congestion clogs SH1 heading north.
Top cop's New Year's Eve warning: 'Sexual assault is unacceptable'
Police, St John gearing up for busiest night of the year.
Polio survivor urges people to learn from history and get jab
Retired nurse Jan Wills-Collins points out striking similarities between Covid and polio.
Tenancy law changes: Bach owners denied use of own property
Already tight rental market reduced further and knock-on effect to business.
'I felt the car lose control': Woman lucky to survive terrifying crash
I felt the car just lose control, and I knew right then, 'I'm going to crash' - survivor
The late John McCombe: Legendary snapper and a tremendous all-round guy
.John McCombe was an award-winning photographer who died in late April.
Tourism NZ forecasts $1b boost if transtasman bubble opens
Aussies are already making plans to visit in the lead-up to Tuesday's travel announcement.
'It was massive': Huge mako shark leaps on to boat roof
'I told my mate to gas the boat to get out of here.'
Comment: Whangamatā unrest - is this the sort of policing we want in NZ?
COMMENT: We should want those who are enforcing the law to do so lawfully.
Whangamatā riot: Cop kicks youth in back during NYE riot
New footage has emerged from inside the riot as cops clashed with drunken youths.
Heading to Whangamatā this summer? Here's where to eat
From fish and chips on the beach, to top coffee spots, this Coromandel hotspot has it all.
'Pretty scary': Flames climb above trees in Whangamata fire
The fire has closed the road meaning a late start to school for local pupils.
Aftershock: Another earthquake rattles the North Island
The upper North Island has been jolted by another earthquake.
Rare shake: Weak 5.2 earthquake wakes Auckland, rocks Coromandel, BOP
The earthquake struck about 120km offshore from Whangamatā.
Coromandel roads and supermarkets heaving again
"They put the road blocks in at lunchtime the next day - really?" - Coromandel Mayor.
Full lineup announced for NYE festival The Other Side in the Coromandel
L.A.B. and Shapeshifter are headlining the New Year's Eve music festival at Joe's Farm.
Cars abandoned: Four wade to safety after becoming trapped in floodwaters
Coromandel locals and tourists have been urged to stay home and avoid the roads.