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Mystery crash: Car rolls off road, occupants disappear
Police are still investigating while Fenz confirmed they attended the scene two weeks ago.
His dog returned; he didn't: Missing man's family seek answers one year on
Family say there are two people who may have information but are yet to be located.
Whangamatā swimming pool project given $64k ratepayer lifeline
The cost to refurbish the pool has risen significantly from the original $250k budget.
Man appears in court over hunter's death
Sean Kavanagh appeared in the Rotorua District Court today.
'Another ridiculous gold rush': Group vows to continue fight against new mine
A controversial Waikato mining site has the Government’s green light of approval.
Homeowners warned over potential flooding hot spots
More than $9 million has been budgeted for stormwater improvement in Whangamatā.
Emergency services exercise turns into dramatic real-life rescue
Real-life search and rescue mission called in during exercise.
Adventurers hit Whangamatā for multisport race
Running, walking, mountain biking and orienteering featured in the multisport challenge.
'They’re very lucky': Chopper helps with search for kayakers
A co-ordinated response effort resulted in three kayakers being rescued off Whangamatā.
Kayakers rescued after being blown offshore, local uses private helicopter in search
Police said a fourth member of the group, on a paddleboard, was also unaccounted for.
Whangamatā to host 'orienteering on steroids' multisport event
This weekend's challenge involves running, walking, mountain biking and orienteering.
Golfers to play Coromandel three-course tournament
It's been labelled the 'Paradise Coast' - a three-course golf event over three days.
Whangamatā, Onemana and Whiritoa fire crews get busy cutting
Whangamatā, Onemana and Whiritoa fire crews put their skills on display.
Surf club needs extra $300k for base upgrade
Whangamatā Surf Life Saving Club is still $500k short of the revised target.
Roading resilience projects to be announced soon
NZTA Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to announce $100m for resilience projects.
Coromandel misses out on $250m transport resilience funding
Coromandel not included in the 2024 National Land Transport Programme.
Playground falls off the funding list and into disrepair
Funds were budgeted for then taken away for other priorities.
Popular summer festival confirmed for Whangamatā
The festival has served the seaside town for nearly 30 years.
Whangamatā welcomes 13 golden oldies teams in honour of 'Barefoot Bob'
The event was run by the Bob Scott Whangamatā Toe Kickers team.
All Blacks barefoot kicking legend still celebrated with annual tournament
Hundreds of golden oldies are expected at the annual tournament.
Mountain biking event returns to Whangamatā
Hundreds of mountain bikers will take on a 20km course in Whangamatā.
Motorcycle enthusiasts to converge on Coromandel town
Kickdown Festival with music and motorcycles set to return to Whangamatā.
Coromandel ponders problem of shrinking, ageing workforce
Thames-Coromandel population growth driven by older migrants and projected to stall.
Wilding pines to be removed from Hauturu Motu/Clark Island in Whangamatā
Wilding pines scattered across an island off the coast of Whangamatā will get the chop.
Community marae on the horizon for Whangamatā
A dedicated group is taking steady strides to developing a hub for all.
Fire siren sounds as volunteers gather for public toilet rescue
Someone was looking a little flushed as volunteer firefighters undertook the rescue.