Coromandel & Hauraki news
‘Test ourselves’: Bay Boardriders prepare for national title defence
The team aims to qualify for the 2026 World Club Challenge at Snapper Rocks.
Man’s drink-driving conviction overturned on appeal after lawyer, police errors
Zebulon Lawrance was more than twice the legal drink driving limit but has been let off.
Why a Canadian gold mining company wants to invest $1b in Waihī
Is its investment dependent on fast-track approval?
‘Expect delays’: Major highway closed after serious crash
SH2 near Mangatāwhiri is closed in both directions, causing significant delays.
More than 12 times the police force, 60 arrests: Holiday data from summer hotspot revealed
Charges included assault of police, threatening to kill and dangerous driving.
‘You ruined my life’: Woman confronts rapist as he's sent to jail
“I have felt the effects of this in every aspect of my life," she told Ericson Pascua.
‘Cash came in for Crays’: Couple given crayfish permit for hui illegally sold 35kg to local restaurant
Tony Magner says he's embarrassed by the fall from grace.
Woman's blonde hair turned pink after partner allegedly smashed her head on concrete
The Crown says she was pushed from a moving car by her partner, and then beaten.
Waikato news
Vehicle hits gas main in Morrinsville, road reopened
The road was closed between Anderson and Thames streets but has reopened.
Woolworths supermarkets around NZ affected by electronic pricing glitch
Shoppers were confronted by notices on doors saying stores were closed.
The grid-scale solar farm installing 1600 panels per day
Plus the big investors behind the private project.
Rural news
Cameron Smith wins Otago Southland Young Farmer final
It was Cameron Smith’s second time competing in the regional final.
Are carrots threatened by climate change?
Researchers say even a small temperature rise can significantly impact seed production.
Canterbury farmers ask MPs to cut red tape
Minister Nicola Grigg acknowledged that farmers were 'burdened' by paperwork.
Expat buys West Auckland’s answer to Bali after vendors get out ‘ASAP’
Unusual lifestyle property snapped up.
Bought for $21,000, villa now worth more than $3m
Plus, what happened to the Matakana Island beach that attracted Hollywood attention?
More local news
Protesters take flight against $1.7m Billfish Classic in Whitianga
The competition featured over $1.7 million in prizes, including $400,000 for the heaviest billfish.
How to catch rare blood moon in NZ skies
A rare blood moon will be visible across New Zealand.
Cyclist injured in Coromandel crash, road closed
The crash involved a vehicle and a bicycle on Main Rd (State Highway 25).
Threat made to Hauraki Plains College, young person questioned by police
Police say there’s no ongoing concern, and they’re not seeking anyone else.
Are you a winner? Lucky punter bags $10.5 million in Powerball jackpot
The winning numbers have been drawn.
Arrests made after burglary accused walk past police station
In total, four people are before the courts after three separate burglaries in Waihī.