'Very lucky escape': Car plunges down bank into river
Three of the five occupants were winched to safety by the Westpac rescue chopper crew.
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Lack of experienced staff for hospitality sector in Coromandel
The Coromandel region has a lack of hospitality staff for the summer period.
Waikato police urge caution after 3 motorcycle crashes, 2 fatal, in a week
One motorcyclist remains in a critical condition in Waikato Hospital.
Government investment set to transform Kōpū
The Thames-Coromandel council has received $8.2 million for marine precinct.
Bird rescue a community effort in the Coromandel
When she first arrived in 1981, Annemieke Kregting was not particularly keen on birds.
More councils cutting back on recycling some plastics
Councils forced to send certain forms of plastics straight to landfill.
Coromandel Town on boil water notice
A combination of problems has caused the treatment plant to suffer a breakdown.
Meteor Theatre launches massive fundraising drive
Theatre, comedy, live youth bands, kids' show, a live-streaming festival - and more.
Bridge over Piako River to be resurfaced
One of the last pieces of Waka Kotahi's part in the Ngatea Main Street upgrade.
DHB allows one person from bubble for births
'No visitors' policy remains in Critical Care (ICU/HDU) and Henry Rongomau Bennett Centre.
Project gathers stories and views of real people in real places
Have your concerns for your community factored in to decisions on local development.
Councils join forces in North Waikato Covid-19 response
Joint council emergency centres set up in Ngaruawahia, Hamilton and Thames.
'Be mindful': Warning to those ditching city for baches ahead of Covid-19 lockdown
Fears for areas with high number of elderly as people switch city for bach.
Rising seas and weather events: Thames still to sign climate change declaration
Locals of the low-lying town motivated to make change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Coromandel is number one for ones and twos
Hot Water Beach toilet wins Keep NZ Beautiful Award. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Man treated for smoke inhalation after Thames fire
There were house fires in Thames and Hamilton overnight.
Plastic stockpiles growing after China ban
Stockpiled plastic a 'scary' nationwide problem. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: 'District Councils lack expertise for mangrove management'
Mangroves protect coastlines and reduce carbon loading. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Coastal areas seek relief from mangrove invasion
Mangroves future in hands of central government. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Local Focus: Historic youth hostel under threat
Famous Opoutere Youth Hostel may be closed next year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Man charged following Thames stabbing
Suspect appeared in court today charged with attempted murder.
Local Focus: 150 years since Coromandel gold rush began
And it might not be over yet. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Community plea: it's too hard to get help
Mental health advocates say more needs to be done. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Community project to rid Whitianga of plastic bags
4.3 million plastic bags are used every day in NZ - Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Waikato police hunt 'dangerous' man
Police believe David Thompson is in Hamilton and is known to have associates across Waikato.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Whitianga population explodes over summer
What happens when a town triples in size overnight? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
One dead, five injured in crashes near Thames
Police attended two crashes near Thames and motorists had significant delays.
Patient doesn't meet threshold for surgery
Kay Billman suffers from debilitating back pain but doctors say she doesn't qualify for surgery.
100-year-old church seeks DIY-loving owner
A Waikato couple say they are willing to sell their beloved 103-year-old church to the right buyer for a discounted rate.