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Hauraki District Council reports act of 'senseless vandalism'.

Well-known musician pays tribute to 'a guy we all liked'.

Whangamatā is a step close to getting a community marae.

Two young people scrambled up a cliff path before the boy plunged down the bank.

The man was taken to hospital where he died overnight.

Two young people fell from a cliff in Hāhei; one died, the other was rescued uninjured.

'Extremely frustrating and distressing to hear about this kind of wilful mistreatment.'

“That could have been 16 lives potentially saved had they been wearing one.”

Beachgoers at a popular Coromandel beach are proving frustrating for lifeguards.

Terry Walker says there is a regular pattern of vandalism at Pāuanui over New Year.

Danger, frustration and rubbish dumping on Whitianga Wharf.

Keira Hayidakis, 18, fought off rough waves and strong currents to save two children.

Al Williams is forced to bid the paper farewell after only 9 months on the job.

Tairua’s one-lane Pepe Stream bridge becomes a significant bottleneck every summer.

First-term councillor believes he has the passion and skills the district needs.

SH26 between Thames and Paeroa is to close for a month for a bridge build.

The local community board had raised concerns with the council.

The town’s festive flags have been taken down.

Paeroa's famous bottle is getting a temporary makeover for a frozen L&P promotion.

It is not getting heavy commercial use but the council voted to keep the gates locked.

Scientists from around the world are looking to the Hauraki Gulf for answers.

Pāuanui put its running shoes on for the inaugural parkrun.

Leg-hold traps should be installed off the ground to avoid catching birds like kiwis.

Hauraki town called on to contribute to a public space improvement project.

Ratepayers and residents preparing to build a war memorial in the Coromandel settlement.

Rainbow crossings not pedestrian crossings, council says.

New owners to open a pop-up art gallery at former Freemasons lodge.

Starbathing is a fast-growing travel trend, thanks to NZ's dark skies.

Ratepayers have been asked to help replace one of three tekoteko at Memorial Reserve.

Whangamatā swimming pool refurbishment project balloons to $430k.

Damage has been caused by high tides and heavy rain.