Coromandel & Hauraki news
Waikato pretty 'choice' place, new competition shows
People vote for choicest suburb, playground, bush, dairy, toilet, landmark and legend.
‘Freddy the frog’ feature of minister’s mining strategy
Shane Jones wants to start a conversation about mining on conservation land.
Heavy rain, severe gusts to hit Auckland during rush hour
Strong winds hit Auckland, with gusts reaching 93km/h on the harbour bridge.
Driver injured in truck rollover
FENZ crews arriving at the scene found the truck in a ditch.
Storm hits: Power cuts, road closures as rivers rise in Northland
Severe weather watches and warnings are in force.
Best Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 surf beaches – how to vote for the winner
The results are in for NZ's top 10 surf beaches – vote for your favourite now.
Waihī Refuse Station targeted in ‘senseless vandalism attack’
Hauraki District Council reports act of 'senseless vandalism'.
Coromandel fire: Road to fully open, Fenz boss thanks locals
Fire and Emergency was to conduct another drone flight at first light.
Waikato news
Couple fined $20k for illegal building work, say they didn’t need consent as they are ‘sovereign citizens’
Councils were 'seeing a surge' of sovereignty citizenship arguments.
Balloons over Waikato organisers make changes to Nightglow ticket system
The Nightglow will take place on March 22 in Hamilton.
Hamilton death referred to the Coroner
The referral comes after a postmortem was carried out today.
Rural news
Vet falls in love with farmer and the rest is history
Joyce and Jock met when she was a locum vet visiting his Golden Bay farm.
Why northern geopolitical upheaval has a big fertiliser provider seeking a southern supply
Worry about geopolitics and NZ energy crisis blight otherwise brighter rural prospects.
The Country: Waitangi Day and 'woke' banks with David Seymour
David Seymour, Hamish Bielski, Te Radar, and Andrew Davis.
Ditch and switch - are cashback deals winning the banks' home loan war?
The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.
Will Omaha’s elite ditch their $10m baches for this waterfront plot?
2ha section a chance to build a mansion away from the crowds, says agent.
More local news
'Devastated by the news': Well-known musician mourns relative killed in Thames
Well-known musician pays tribute to 'a guy we all liked'.
Man, 28, charged with murder of Thames victim, appears in court
Maxwell Connor died earlier this week following an alleged altercation.
Whangamatā community marae draft concept designs released
Whangamatā is a step close to getting a community marae.
Fire crews continue fight against blaze that stranded holiday makers
Three helicopters and four ground crews resume battle today.
Former PM shocked by trampled dotterel breeding ground
The Waihī Beach community is in shock after a series of disturbing vandalism incidents.
'Mission accomplished': Author Ron Murray dies three days after receiving copies of final book
Ron Murray's wife Jill described him as a 'man of many talents'.