Tough few years for Hauraki-Coromandel tourism
The Coromandel tourism sector is still shaking the effects of cyclones and Covid-19.
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'Fighting spirit': Waikato mourns loss of activist Michael 'Malibu' Hamilton
An environmentalist, conservationist and surfer, Hamilton passed away on September 24.
Tiny Thames train attraction at risk from sea level rise project
The track runs along a seawall that protects $1 billion in assets.
Transfer station charity shop targeted in overnight raid
Thames store missing $7000 in electrical goods after unwanted visit.
Thames upset by Horowhenua-Kāpiti in high-scoring Heartland game
Thames Valley suffered an upset loss to Horowhenua-Kāpiti in Whitianga.
The city with the lowest home ownership rates in NZ
Housing is relatively inexpensive compared with other cities but ownership rates are low.
Roading resilience projects to be announced soon
NZTA Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to announce $100m for resilience projects.
Senior Thames rugby player marks milestone
Brett Ranga played his 50th first class fixture, helping Thames beat Poverty Bay 71-17.
Coromandel misses out on $250m transport resilience funding
Coromandel not included in the 2024 National Land Transport Programme.
Record $300k fine for dairy effluent a ‘wake-up call’
Farming company, company director and farm manager convicted and fined $305,900.
Police focus on Thames as fake bank notes pop up at retail outlets
Numerous fakes notes presented in Thames and wider Waikato area.
'Hefty amount of smoke': Garage fire spreads to house adjacent to school
Firefighter crews from Thames, Tapu, Pururi and Ngatea attended. No one was injured.
Multimillion-dollar library rebuild project starts taking shape
Hauraki District Council is looking for someone to build a new community hub.
Council calls on public to assist with dog attack inquiry
The attack last week left a Thames woman injured and her beloved pet dead.
'Pulled around like a rag doll': Woman injured, dog killed on beach walk
A $1000 reward is being offered to find the dog that attacked Oscar.
Tairua dog attack: Man charged
A 54 year-old man has been charged with owning two dogs who mauled a woman.
'Hideously traumatic': Man's battle to bury wife
Widower says there is no excuse for the way council staff handled the matter.
'Seismic shift' in average age of population raises questions
Thames-Coromandel's ageing population highlights what's in store for the rest of NZ.
Thames-Coromandel to have Māori ward at 2025 elections
Thames-Coromandel will have a Māori ward at the 2025 local elections.
'Dig his own hole': Kidnapped, beaten and shot at – drive-by victim seeks retribution on wrong man
Valley Harrison told the man he'd snap his fingers, shoot him and make him dig his grave.
Coromandel ponders problem of shrinking, ageing workforce
Thames-Coromandel population growth driven by older migrants and projected to stall.
'I can float': School missed 'red flag' in drowned student's swimming form
A coroner has found closer supervision of Jaden Chhayrann should have taken place.
Thames Valley rugby great Ray Wells remembered after passing at 86
Ray Wells played in the famous 1962 team that beat Australia.
$22m wharf upgrade set to go ahead
A $21.95 million Coromandel wharf upgrade is set to go ahead.
Home Kills film tour brings Waikato and BOP to the big screen
Home Kills film tour hits Waikato, Bay of Plenty, and Coromandel cinemas with Q&A sessions
Thames gym fighting fit and ready to expand
Club punching above its weight and keen to welcome more members of the community.
Grandmother wins appeal over $400 freedom camping fine after beach visit
'I'd sooner go to prison than pay for it,' says woman after receiving infringement notice.
Alive to tell the story: 5-year-old happy and healthy after scary start to life
'She often claims the Westpac Helicopter as ‘hers’ when she sees it fly over.'
Business awards winners encourage others to get involved
'It is critical for any business to be a valued part of their local community.'
Coromandel youth music festival gets the nod
An independent commissioner says the organised music festival will benefit youth.
Council investigating public access to new $15m wharf
Members of the public are asking why they can't use a new $15 million wharf.
Whangamatā Half Marathon competitors 'pay it forward' to ease cost on others
Paying it forward helps people compete if they can't afford the entry fee.
Speeding council staffers told to curb their driving behaviour
Council staff are speeding less but facing more 'personal confrontations'.
Māori women at risk of abuse caused by poor housing and poverty
A new report links sexual and family violence to poor housing and poverty.