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Down the gurgler: Tairua toilet debacle takes u-turn
The estimated costs for new public loos in Tairua have been slashed by $200k.
Latest from Thames-Coromandel District
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Creative Coromandel wants to support artists to amplify creative practice
Creatives set out to unite diverse groups.
Youth initiative sets sail in Coromandel
Coromandel Youth Sailing received special new boats.
Homelessness on the rise in Thames
The number of people sleeping rough in the town has residents concerned.
Partial access restored on Thames Coast Highway
One lane of SH25 north of Thames has reopened.
Auckland-Coromandel ferry service still on hold
The service was no longer commercially viable, Fullers360 said.
Multiple fallen trees and slips closes SH25 north of Thames
The road is closed on the western side of the Coromandel Pemninsula.
He was an 83-year-old Justice of the Peace - he laundered $500k for meth ring
Herbert Armitage was a JP and a keen bowler - he was laundering money on the side.
Seawall to protect $1billion worth of assets in Thames
Work on design concepts for the protection of Thames is under way.
Thames-Coromandel townships set to start using water meters
A user-pays system for water will be in place from July 1.
'Not a pretty story': Doctor tackles Dry July after losing six family members to cancer
Dr Kevin Pringle will take part in the annual fundraiser for a second time.
What's going on with this Tairua one-lane bridge?
The ongoing bridge maintenance works raised questions among ratepayers.
Power line and tree topple onto car in Coromandel
The incident was on a private property next to Te Puru School.
A different kind of marathon will see dunes restored in Coromandel
Thousands of plants help to slow coastal erosion.
Community gives input on Cathedral Cove reopening options
DoC hosted a drop-in sessions in Hahei and Whitianga last weekend.
Coromandel tourism organisation under review
A report has made multiple recommendations for improvement.
Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards in for revamp
The biennial awards have received a few new categories.
'One in a million': Leon James Kennerley named as victim of Flat Rd fatal crash
Kennerley, 49, died after a crash on Saturday, May 4.
Coromandel rescue services welcome $63.6m funding boost
The Government is spending more than $60 million over four years.
Coromandel property values see steep rise
Since the district’s last revaluation, residential values have increased 33 per cent.
Whenuakura Island rescue crowned rescue of the month
Whangamatā Surf Life Saving Club members got props for the rescue of 16 paddlers.
Almost 1800 lightning strikes recorded as thunderstorms lash North Island
MetService has warned tornadoes are possible for parts of the North Island overnight.
Severe weather hits Thames
A possible tornado hit Thames this morning, downing trees and cutting power to hundreds of homes. Video / Jason Shaw
600 lightning strikes, hundreds without power as severe weather hits Bay of Plenty
Isolated thunderstorms with possible strong wind gusts continue to affect the region.
New playground in Thames set to open after ‘tough grind’
Park set to open following Covid, weather and economic disruptions.
Marine development set to boost Coromandel aquaculture
The $15 million marine project could add up to 100 jobs to the district.
Thames pool proposal attracts nearly 1500 submissions
The proposal for a new pool in Thames has struck a nerve with ratepayers.
Proposed 33-hour music festival gets cool reception from council
Authorities say event will be too loud and there will be too many cars.
Whangamatā Area School surfers make waves overseas
Whangamata Area School surfers make it to the next round at world champs.
Sexuality, wellbeing topics of Wild Women's Weekend
The annual festival will take place in Whangamatā from May 17-19.