Disappearing baches of the Coromandel
Locals fear for the future of the area's iconic holiday homes.
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Holiday hotspots: Inside the bach boom
Property price rises at resort towns outstrip city increases.
Whangamata home invasion: Police closing in on offenders
A man was hospitalised after a home invasion in Whangamata.
Surf's up: A dance with deception at the Whangamatā Bar
When the Whangamatā Bar is working, it's a world-class break. But it isn't always working.
84yo Kiwi jokes about three days lost in Aussie bush
Patricia Byrne tells her tale of survival in the West Australian bush.
Kiwi woman, 84, 'terribly embarrassed' after going missing in Aussie bush
"I thought I was coming to plan a funeral," says daughter who flew to Australia.
What to do with the kids in Whangamata
Heading to the beach bach? Monique Barden has some school holiday suggestions.
Witness C appeals perjury sentence
Witness C, otherwise known as Roberto Conchie Harris, argues his sentence was too high.
How a common antibiotic could be hurting you
Family of Kiwi surfing legend want antibiotic they say crippled and killed him banned.
'Am I going to die?': Dad's relief as help arrives for badly hurt son
Words to express gratitude to rescue helicopter saviours hard to find, dad says.
Lest We Forget: Anzac Day remembered by young and old
About 18,000 people gathered at the Auckland War Memorial Museum for the dawn service.
Rare whale shark sighting off Whangamata coast
"It is pretty exciting to be able to see one in our own backyard," says jet-skier.
Joshua vs Parker at your holiday hotspots
Boxing-mad Kiwis on holiday will be up early tomorrow, but not just for chocolate eggs.
Coastal areas seek relief from mangrove invasion
Mangroves future in hands of central government. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Rockfall warning between Waihi and Whangamata
A boulder the size of a small car has forced one lane of SH25 to close south of Whiritoa.
Revealed: New Zealand's best beach - 'It's paradise'
Readers have voted and decided on the top beach in the country.
Shark sighting at Whangamata Beach
Whangamata Beach was closed due to a shark sighting between 12.45pm and 1.45pm today.
Boat and trailer fly off ute in four-car crash
Lauren Letford woke to her husband shouting "F***en hold on" as a car hurtled towards them
Watch: NZ teen films dolphins, 'it was amazing'
The Kerkhof family were out fishing when they came across a pod of about 20 bottlenoses.
Coromandel sand island: How they did it
Keen drinkers reveal the construction process of their liquor-ban free island.
Teen caught drink driving on restricted with passengers
An 18-year-old girl attracted the attention of police after complaints of her driving
Party hotspot goes alcohol free for NYE
Small towns are coming up with creative ways of battling bad party behaviour.
'Lucky' mountain biker breaks arm in cliff plunge
The boy was flown to Waikato Hospital in a moderate condition.
Car drives off cliff near Whangamata
Police and St John Ambulance on their way to the crash between Whangamata and Whiritoa.
Hillside city homes chosen in House of the Year
Homes across the country were recognised for their excellence.
Local Focus: Surfs up for little nippers in Whangamata
The surf life-saving season starts. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Surfing scientists seek the best breaks
Seven surf breaks studied for 'Surfonomics'. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Two badly hurt in separate vehicle incidents
A 16-year-old boy who rolled a quad motorbike is among the injured.
Women's lives changed by helicopter rescues
Two women have praised the life-saving efforts of Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust.
Teens rescued after falling from kayaks
The 15-year-old boys spent 20 minutes in the water before passing fishermen rescued them.
Murder of Swede tourists: Pensioner still haunted
Graeme Pearce has often missed sleep, wondering where murdered Heidi Paakkonen could be.
Cyclone Cook: Riders on the storm
Cyclone Cook has been one gnarly Easter egg for surfers, offering nine-foot waves today.
'Power lines down, trees down'
Find out what's happening in your region as Cyclone Cook sweeps in.