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Police and Eagle helicopter deployed to Coromandel property after Christmas Day threat
Person taken into custody after reports of threatening behaviour.
Latest from Coromandel Peninsula
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Sunny Christmas on the way for Bay of Plenty, rain set to crash Boxing Day
Daytime highs on Christmas Day should sit in the mid-20s across the region.
Month-long fireworks ban announced in holiday hotspots, starting now
The moratorium covers private fireworks, but approved public New Year displays stay on.
Body found on beach in search for missing rock fisher near Thames
Local iwi have placed a rāhui on the coastline while the death is investigated.
‘One spark’: Fireworks ban in Coromandel after scrub blazes
Two recent Coromandel scrub fires have already been linked to fireworks.
Desperate search as person missing in water off the Coromandel
A search operation is underway after two people got into difficulty this morning.
'Terrifying': Trail cyclist, 69, attacked by dogs twice in four weeks
'It just squeezed through the fence and came at me before I could do anything.'
Shane Jones orders total halt to crayfish harvesting from April next year
The ban will run from April 1, 2026 for five years or until stocks recover.
Clandestine lab, drugs found as police hit suspected Waikato dealers
About 16 police staff conducted search warrants in Matamata-Piako, Hauraki and Coromandel.
Holiday traffic: Plan for delays and road changes
Drivers face likely delays on SH2 and SH29, with pressure at key gateways.
Struggle with cliffside rescue ‘tip of the iceberg’, firefighter says
The Fire and Emergency call log records that police blocked a rescue helicopter over cost.
'It paused the world': Spa day gives neonatal unit parents a mental reset
Parents can spend months in the unit and often cannot afford any pampering.
Fast-track green light for Waihī North mine
The mining project is forecast to add $5.2b in gold and silver exports over 18 years.
Grandfather dies after incident involving commercial mower in the Coromandel
The workplace death has been referred to WorkSafe and the coroner.
Skippers face summer safety checks on Waikato waters
Skippers face fines of up to $200 for each safety rule breached on the water.
Police refused use of rescue chopper because they wrongly thought teenager was dead
The girl was stuck on the cliff for about four hours in the dark.
Society Insider: How the Mowbrays, Luxons and Auckland’s A-list are spending Christmas
Plus, meet the entrepreneur brothers behind Auckland’s new hospitality hotspot.
Summer traffic squeeze: Key SH2 and SH25 changes
A Christmas shutdown of major roadworks runs from December 19 to January 4.
Cool change sweeps in as wet, windy front spreads across the country
A sharp cool change will leave many towns stuck in the mid to high teens.
Young Comancheros couriers first to face justice over multi-million-dollar drug operation
Police say the Comancheros ring moved at least 30kg of drugs north and south.
From surf to sauna in 2 minutes: The Pāuanui resort made for effortless weekends
Find exclusivity in the summertime playground of Pāuanui.
Thames-Coromandel moves to restricted fire season
The restricted season covers the entire Thames-Coromandel district.
Waitai crowned WBA Oceania champion after thriller at BX-9 in Auckland
The win was Waitai’s fourth pro belt and could earn him a WBA top 15 ranking.
Great Barrier's modern makeover: What to know about visiting the island in 2026
Aotea now offers electric dirtbikes, stargazing tours and world-class gin.
Love this City: Papatoetoe in court, Cars on Queen St, Pink Pathway, Central Interceptor
Opinion: News and views about issues facing Auckland this week.
Woman fatally stabbed 55 times by spurned lover named for first time
Chantal McDonald's children ran into their Christchurch home during the attack.
'He had big plans': Farmer killed in crash was planning marriage proposal
Tony Fox, 34, died when a car hit a power pole on SH2 near Karangahake.
Christmas comes early for fans of speed reductions
Sections of SH25 in the Coromandel will drop to 50km/h before the summer holiday peak.
'They stole my dreams': Couple scammed $3.9m from more than 55 investors
Alex and Aroha Tuira targeted te ao Māori communities, building trust through close ties.
Drunken skipper Travis Whiteman fined for reversing into swimmers with propellor
Both women suffered permanent scarring and ongoing psychological trauma.