Hauraki-Coromandel Post
Mixed weather to welcome new year as North basks in sun, South faces rain
Contaminated beaches in Gisborne; other North Island spots to enjoy sunny New Year's Eve.
Five drink drivers caught as police upscale testing in holiday hotspot
'We are all too familiar with the devastating results drink-driving can cause.'
Glimmer of hope for NZME's Waikato community newspapers
The Taupō & Tūrangi Herald will continue in the new year – what about the rest?
‘They were smashed everywhere’: Teen rescues kids swept into ‘violent’ surf
Keira Hayidakis, 18, fought off rough waves and strong currents to save two children.
Hauraki moves forward with three waters options
Hauraki looks to collaborate with neighbouring councils on three waters.
Two flown to hospital after water rescue off Coromandel coast
Two helicopters were sent to the incident near Ōnemana Beach.
Saying goodbye to the Hauraki-Coromandel Post
Al Williams is forced to bid the paper farewell after only 9 months on the job.
Waikato news
NZ's Best Beach 2025: Which beaches will take on the reigning champ?
The search for New Zealand's best beach returns - vote now!
‘Serious concerns’: Appeal for help to find man missing for two weeks.
The Tauranga man was reported missing in Hamilton on December 19.
'All emergency services are en route': Injuries after crash on SH3 in King Country
One person is in moderate condition after the two-vehicle crash.
Rural news
How to make sweet chilli sauce - from your own chillies, no less
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
Pine pollen discovery nothing to sneeze at
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
The Country: Winston Peters on raising Super age
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
'Elite property tinder' - the secret house sales in NZ's richest suburbs
These are the Kiwi homes only the very wealthy get to see.
Location Location Location star Jayne Kiely: I thought my TV career was over
"I’m nothing like Kirstie Allsopp. She’s quite posh, unlike me!"
More local news
First HC Post editor remembers community paper's early days
OPINION: Alison Smith was the newspaper's first editor.
Roads busy from today as holiday exodus begins, one killed in SH25 crash
Parts of the motorway network will be clogged during the Christmas exodus.
'Incredibly rewarding': Dairy farmer's Calf Club changing young lives
Julie Pirie's farm programme engages troubled students in calf rearing near Ngatea.
'Vibrant, lovable, crazy': Mother of Coromandel shooting victim pays tribute
The victim was father to five boys, and his mum says the family is heartbroken.
'Muggy, warm and humid': Heavy rain for upper North Island tomorrow
MetService says rain is on its way, with possible good news for South Island firefighters.
Coromandel shooting: Name suppression for man charged with murder, attempted murder
Man appears in court after fatal shooting in remote rural location.