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A solution that is not resilient to climate change is not an option, DoC says.

DoC has removed staff from the site because of public abuse.

Vandals smashed the intricate elephant sculpture into pieces.

Fiery language was in response to increased aggression directed at council staff.

Thames and Thames Valley are under level 5 watering bans after two incidents.

Alternative visitor options have been created near Cathedral Cove.

Police say two people were arrested after calls of concern from the public.

Jordan van Deursen, 29, has not been seen after failing to return from a planned trip

Waikato Regional Council also says don't swim in murky water or after recent rain.

Present were interests from local business groups, retailers and tourist operators.

After becoming pregnant, Sibley managed to complete high school while also working.

Kerr is aware touring is finite but says he still loves hitting the road.

Food and grocery products will be offered at low or no cost, using a points system.

Delays caused by Cyclone Lola and site vandalism initially delayed the project.

The region has always claimed to be good for your soul - now it's backed by science.

'I have always strived to be as self-sustaining as possible.'

The $15.3 million project includes building a new commercial wharf and slipway.

The bridge is being constructed to plug a 124-metre-wide expanse.

Van Deursen, 29, has not been seen after failing to return from a trip.

New state houses for Thames will be ready early next year.

Hilda Simmons, one of NZ's oldest people, was born in Morrinsville on November 15, 1917.

Work is to begin on cleaning up after a mysterious spate of tree poisoning.

The children’s father was surprised to find the huge lump sitting on the kitchen bench.

The reopening of the road brings a welcome economic boost to the Coromandel Peninsula.

Wolf has put up a $10,000 reward for information leading to the Swedish woman's body.

Emergency staff were called to the rescue of a person who was trapped in an elevator.

LandSAR personnel are concentrating their search in an area from Wentworth Valley.

National MP Scott Simpson remains the MP for Coromandel.

Hauraki-Coromandel visitor revenue, including cash and online spending, is down $90m.

Tourists, who had been in the country for less than two days, had a lucky escape

Pregnant women are already concerned at the extra travel and are changing birth plans.