New Zealand
'You've got a minute': Pilot's dramatic escape after propeller snaps mid-air
Evan Wheeler's aircraft began shaking violently at 1200 feet above the Bay of Plenty.
Latest from Whitianga
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
'Incredibly grateful': Pub owners praise police after armed standoff
Three people sheltered in remote pub as armed police appealed to man seen with gun nearby.
Man charged after armed police swarm Coromandel property
Two air rifles were recovered from the Coroglen property by police.
'There's AOS up there': Armed police operation strands pubgoers, closes highway
State Highway 25 is blocked on both the Whitianga and Coroglen sides.
Swimming pig dives in at Whitianga beach, then vanishes in current
Witness Deborah Kelsall followed the black pig as it dodged cars on its way to the beach.
Whitianga Locals Spot Runaway Pig
Whitianga locals saw a pig on the run, and dashing straight to the beach for a morning swim at Brophy's Beach.
NZ 'getting a cyclone season': Is this now a regular thing?
Two hundred and seventy households in Ōhope and Thornton had to evacuate.
'Are you not seeing the news?': Cyclone fears force change of heart on family’s $1600 Coromandel getaway
Bachcare is refunding Paula Baker nearly $1600 for her Whitianga stay.
Flooding on SH25 between Tairua and Whitianga
Drone footage captures flooding on SH25 between Tairua and Whitianga. Video / Mike Scott
Coromandel anglers land 384.9kg black marlin in Billfish Classic record
Half of the fish will be auctioned to raise funds for a project in the Mercury Bay area.
'Meth-addled' pair's $70k crime wave led police on dangerous pursuit
They stole cars, a caravan and broke into a man's home, threatening him at knifepoint.
Cut off, flooded and in the dark: Landslip takes out house, two rescued; North Island states of emergency continue overnight
Widespread flooding has isolated towns and submerged homes.
Brave dad saves daughter and partner from flooded home by kayak
Neck-deep, fast-flowing water surrounded their stilt house before dawn.
East v west: The Coromandel property divide driving $8.5m beach sales
In 2024, 74% of Coromandel buyers came from outside the peninsula.
Sunair back flying, not happy at being grounded for almost 5 months
Airline says it was a 'dreadful' experience, but CAA says safety is crucial.
'Lack of empathy': Fire brigade's plea after public abuse following fatal crash
'Don’t harass or yell at the volunteers on the ground. That isn’t cool at all.'
Rock royalty Iggy Pop, Joan Jett and more unite for NZ concerts
The star duo are among the lineup for the Summer Concert Tour at the end of January.
Morning swim turns into 'adventure' after special wildlife encounter
A resident shouted to get the attention of the two women, then they saw the black dorsal.
Regional airline grounded for 10 days by Civil Aviation Authority
The chief says the airline's version of WoF was revoked but customers can still fly.
On the Up: Meet teen fire brigade and road safety hero Mila
'Making a small change, that’s enough for me.'
Officer rammed skateboard-wielding suspect with car, punched him seven times
The IPCA found the police officer's actions were unjustified and could have been fatal.
More than 12 times the police force, 60 arrests: Holiday data from summer hotspot revealed
Charges included assault of police, threatening to kill and dangerous driving.
Protesters take flight against $1.7m Billfish Classic in Whitianga
The competition featured over $1.7 million in prizes, including $400,000 for the heaviest billfish.
Waikato town named among 'Most Welcoming Cities on Earth'
The destination received the accolade as part of Booking.com's Traveller Review Awards.