New Zealand
Coastal restoration projects paused while lizard protocols sorted out
Coastal earthworks could pose a risk to the Coromandel region's lizard populations.
Latest from Thames-Coromandel District
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Whangamatā SLS Club close to fundraising target for clubroom refresh
Construction works for the new clubrooms got underway after Easter.
King Country and Thames Valley to open Chiefs vs Hurricanes match
The two Chiefs country provincial unions will play the curtain raiser on May 24.
Iwi apply for temporary fishing closures in Hauraki Gulf
The MPI is seeking feedback on an application relating to three areas in the Hauraki Gulf.
Thames Museum struggling with 'climbing costs'
The museum is in desperate need of visitors and funds to keep going.
Coastal settlement's repeated calls for speed limit reductions
Little Bay residents plead for speed limit reduction.
Mercury Bay Boating Club finds new clubroom location
The old facility was left teetering on the water’s edge after last year's weather events.
Tairua surfers shine at NZ Boardrider Club Championships
The competition was held in Whangamatā on the weekend.
Hundreds turn up for opening of $1.2m skatepark
The controversial Tairua skatepark opened today, following 30 years of discussion.
Hundreds turn out for Tairua skatepark opening
After a long time coming, hundreds turned out for the Tairua skatepark opening. Video / NZ Herald
Waikato initiatives win at NZ Biosecurity Awards
The awards celebrate inspiring and diverse biosecurity initiatives in New Zealand.
Heavy rain, severe thunderstorm watches extended for east Waikato
Coromandel Peninsula residents are encouraged to work from home.
Whiff of disapproval surrounds proposed $475k public toilet
Ratepayers find nothing funny about pricey dunny.
Firefighters battle shed fire in Whitianga
When crews arrived the shed, which measures about 15m by 9m, the fire was 'well ablaze'.
'Loosehead Len' to return to his Coromandel roots
Journalist Phil Gifford set to speak at event in Whangamatā this month.
Repair cost for Thames water supply line still to be determined
A third-party contractor did some damage to the line on March 22.
Whangamatā to get on the pace with its own parkrun
Coromandel town to join worldwide movement for runners, joggers and walkers.
Council considers funding successful cyclone recovery programmes
Continuing to fund the programmes would cost $4.4 million over 10 years.
Beach Hoppers snatch up more than 10,000 programme booklets
Beach Hop organisers said they were pleased with 2024 event and visitor numbers were up.
Hauraki and Coromandel register record visitor spend for February
The figures show, the region is recovering more than well.
Concerns raised over $1 million Coromandel fishing contest
Event organisers and fisheries officials happy with fish population and methods.
Whangamatā Area School scoops up win at inaugural surfing event
The inaugural New Zealand School Surfing Festival was held at Muriwai this week.
Small Coromandel lifeguard service in line for new $5 million facility
The lifeguard service is located between Whangamata and Waihi.
Police tight-lipped on Coromandel crime figures
Police treat questions asked by the HC Post about holiday period crime figures as OIA.
Hook, line and sinker: Team Godfather reels in $460,000 win at Coro comp
The Kubota Billfish Classic took place in Whitianga over the weekend.
Storms and cyclones leave environmental legacy in coastal Coromandel
Cadets have been employed to clean up the Coromandel Peninsula's eastern coastline.
Waihī Golf Club's Beach Cup reaches semi-final stage
Meanwhile, a Whangamatā course hosted a charity event.
Coastguards pull off 'challenging' night rescue in Coromandel
Meanwhile, Waikato Regional Council also rescued a grounded vessel.