Family visit scene where body found
There's a sombre mood on Aquila Drive after the body of 19-year-old Luke Cochrane was discovered yesterday.
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'We are saddened but relieved'
The family of Luke Cochrane has issued a statement after a body was found in a search in Whitianga.
Hat found in search for Luke
Police searching for missing teenager Luke Cochrane in the Coromandel have cordoned off a street after finding a hat believed to be his.
Divers scour waterways in search for Luke
Police divers are still scouring a section of waterway opposite the Whitianga Fire Station for any clues in the search for Luke Cochrane.
Search for Luke Cochrane: Mother of missing teen speaks out
Catherine Tamati last heard from her son, Lucas Cochrane, on Saturday morning.
Mother of missing teen: 'He's a great kid'
Catherine Tamati last heard from her son, Lucas Cochrane, on Saturday morning.
Man bitten after trying to break up dog fight
A man who tried to break up a fight between three dogs copped a bite on the hand and a trip to hospital in a rescue helicopter for his troubles.
Boat refloated after running aground
A 20-metre fishing boat ran aground 30km off Whitianga on the southern end of Red Mercury Island.
Spring brings festival season
Nothing says spring like the blooming of the kowhai or the opening of scallop season, says Sarah Ell.
Off to the paddock for holiday beach fun
Every year the Mercury Bay couple open up the front paddock of their sheep and beef farm and share their piece of paradise with 60 to 80 groups in campervans and caravans, plus a few tents.
Crash seriously injures pregnant woman
A young child and a pregnant woman were among four people seriously injured in a three car smash south of Whitianga last night.
Four fruity festivals
Small town New Zealand does wonderful and whacky to keep up our winter spirits.
Seven-month-old dies at marina
A 7-month-old Auckland boy on holiday with his family has died after being found in the water at the marina in Whitianga.
Coromandel: A romantic winter escape
Andy Pickering finds action and relaxation aplenty at Coromandel's Whitianga.
Kia ora: Whitianga
Elisabeth Easther may just have to return to Whitianga in September for its famous Scallop Festival.
Cyclist seriously injured in crash near Whitianga
The Westpac Rescue helicopter is on the way to pick up a seriously injured cyclist after a crash involving a car near Whitianga.
Prepping for a Coromandel hen's party
So you've been tasked with organising a hen's party ... one option is fleeing the city and swapping novelty cakes and forced craziness for a weekend of fun and pampering.
P-lab death surprises friends
Grant "Grunty" Wyllie was well-known and liked in Whitianga as a good guy whose passion was pig hunting. Or so his friends thought.
Whitianga: Built for the boys
A trip to Whitianga is an adventure with wheels like these, writes Estelle Sarney.
Coromandel: Rom-com romance in the rain
Nicky Park plays leading lady during a rainy weekend excursion to the Coromandel.
'The World's' biggest super yacht to anchor at Whitianga
The largest privately owned residential yacht on earth, aptly called The World, will anchor at Whitianga tomorrow.
Coastline that captivated Cook
Paul Rush explores the pink-tinged, sculptured coasts of Coromandel.
The Lost Spring Thermal Pools and Day Spa, Whitianga
Featuring four mineral-rich hot pools, a day spa, a restaurant and a relaxation lounge, The Lost Spring is a great place for a getaway any time of year.
Whitianga: Soaking away winter blues
A Whitianga thermal spa is an instant de-stresser, writes Dionne Christian.