Tairua’s one-lane Pepe Stream bridge becomes a significant bottleneck every summer.

First-term councillor believes he has the passion and skills the district needs.

SH26 between Thames and Paeroa is to close for a month for a bridge build.

The local community board had raised concerns with the council.

The town’s festive flags have been taken down.

Paeroa's famous bottle is getting a temporary makeover for a frozen L&P promotion.

It is not getting heavy commercial use but the council voted to keep the gates locked.

Scientists from around the world are looking to the Hauraki Gulf for answers.

Pāuanui put its running shoes on for the inaugural parkrun.

Leg-hold traps should be installed off the ground to avoid catching birds like kiwis.

Hauraki town called on to contribute to a public space improvement project.

Ratepayers and residents preparing to build a war memorial in the Coromandel settlement.

Rainbow crossings not pedestrian crossings, council says.

New owners to open a pop-up art gallery at former Freemasons lodge.

Starbathing is a fast-growing travel trend, thanks to NZ's dark skies.

Ratepayers have been asked to help replace one of three tekoteko at Memorial Reserve.

Whangamatā swimming pool refurbishment project balloons to $430k.

Damage has been caused by high tides and heavy rain.

New wharf, recreational and commercial fishing facilities form part of the proposal.

The summer jandal is to be celebrated in Tairua.

There are several options after Wightman's departure.

Odours, broken handles and lids are among immediate concerns.

The defect is common with bridges of its type right across the country.

Thames has a new information centre but there are challenges ahead, its operator says.

The tomo is being monitored 24/7, Thames-Coromandel District Council says.

Police are still investigating while Fenz confirmed they attended the scene two weeks ago.

Waihī Recreation Hub development closer to reality.

Family say there are two people who may have information but are yet to be located.

The Cathedral Cove access track is closed for repairs because of cyclone damage.

The results of the council's annual satisfaction survey are out.

The bill was supported by Coromandel MP Scott Simpson.

Waikato Regional Council’s new $230,00 vessel, Tūtaia, has been launched in Whitianga.

The council was presented with a dire 2023/2024 annual report.

Momoa rocked up to the Coroglen Tavern, banged on the window and said 'let me in'.

A house built in Hamilton in 1929 and moved to Whangamatā in 1930 is set to move again.

Regional tourism organisations are running on 'the smell of an oily rag'.

DoC says there will be no parking at Cathedral Cove when it reopens.

'Reconnecting communities safely and quickly following natural disasters is critical.'

Environmental assessment costs were overlooked in the original pontoon proposal.

Fun park steals the show at Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards.

The cost to refurbish the pool has risen significantly from the original $250k budget.

The Kautai-King family brings their meaning to playing and staying together.

Tairua-Pāuanui Coastguard looking to educate boaties.

More than $9 million has been budgeted for stormwater improvement in Whangamatā.

The new trail includes a 120m suspension bridge across the Tairua River.

International tourists have been turning up to the must-see destination to find it closed.

Lois Wolkers speaks candidly about her young onset dementia experience.

Real-life search and rescue mission called in during exercise.

“It is a very fragile eco-system; don’t leave a fire unattended.”

Running, walking, mountain biking and orienteering featured in the multisport challenge.

Henry Stilwell talks life after television series Four Go Flatting.

The Coromandel tourism sector is still shaking the effects of cyclones and Covid-19.

The track runs along a seawall that protects $1 billion in assets.

Emergency services to converge on Coromandel for training event.

Fisheries New Zealand says they will only be dredging 0.01% of the scallop beds.

This weekend's challenge involves running, walking, mountain biking and orienteering.

A long-awaited trail connecting the towns has gained resource consent.

Hundreds gathered for the fundraising walk.

Thames store missing $7000 in electrical goods after unwanted visit.

It's been labelled the 'Paradise Coast' - a three-course golf event over three days.

Whangamatā, Onemana and Whiritoa fire crews put their skills on display.

Whangamatā Surf Life Saving Club is still $500k short of the revised target.

Thames-Coromandel the oldest population with high home ownership rate.

NZTA Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to announce $100m for resilience projects.

Half marathon attracts record entries.

Roaming dogs can "frighten, intimidate or annoy others".

Plans are designed to reflect aspirations of iwi partners and communities.

Coromandel not included in the 2024 National Land Transport Programme.

Farming company, company director and farm manager convicted and fined $305,900.

More than $170 million has gone into the Coromandel following the cyclones.

A person has been injured in a dog attack in Tairua.

Funds were budgeted for then taken away for other priorities.

Numerous fakes notes presented in Thames and wider Waikato area.

Parkruns are held in more than 2000 places around the world.

Rising transport costs have a lot to do with the need for a boost to the fireworks budget.

Police are urging Waikato people to be on the lookout for fake money.

The festival has served the seaside town for nearly 30 years.

Business to be recognised across Hauraki and the Coromandel.