Coromandel
Protests continue at Coromandel gold drilling sites
To the Coromandel now where Anti-gold mining protesters have disrupted exploratory drilling at Karangahake once again at the weekend. Audio
Big cleanup job after Coromandel 'hammered' by bad weather
Slips and rockfalls brought down by heavy rain in the Coromandel peninsula could take up to two days to clear after the region was "hammered" by bad weather. Audio
The latest update from Thames Coromandel DC
Council contractors are working to clear slips that have closed roads in the north of the Coromandel peninsular after heavy rain overnight. Audio
Severe flooding in Coromandel
Heavy rain has caused flooding and slips in the Coromandel, cutting off access to some towns in the region.
Coromandel town cut off by heavy rain
Whitianga was cut off by flooding caused by heavy rain this morning.
Funding boost for North Island lifeguards
New funding that makes it possible to offer free volunteer lifeguard training in the North Island's east will make a huge difference to beach safety, Surf Life Saving New Zealand says.
Poetry with Gregory O'Brien: Barry Brickell
Painter, poet, curator and writer Gregory O'Brien is the author of a number of books, including the 2013 book (with David Craig), His Own Steam: the Work of Barry Brickell. He will discuss the poetry… Audio
Memorial to honour NZ's WWI tunnellers
A memorial has been unveiled to honour the New Zealanders who served in a secret underground war during WWI. Audio
On a Knife's Edge
Some days up to 100 people see Lloyd Franklin's sign and pull in to have a chat to him at his Kuaotunu property. Lloyd hand forges knives. He's been doing it for 29 years now and he sells them around… Audio, Gallery
On a Knife's Edge
Some days up to 100 people see Lloyd Franklin's sign and pull in to have a chat to him at his Kuaotunu property. Lloyd hand forges knives. He's been doing it for 29 years now and he sells them around… Audio
What it takes to reinstate a traditional name
After two years of consultation, Miranda Hot Springs on the shores of Tikapa Moana (the Firth of Thames) is reverting to its original Māori name.
Coromandel could be hit by huge tsunami - scientist
A scientist's simulation of a tsunami hitting the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula suggests the waves could be higher than 10 metres.
The paper that sold its own town to prove it exists
Last week, the local paper in Whitianga sold the town on Trade Me for $32 to draw attention to the fact that people there can’t list it as home when buying and selling on the site. A campaign in The… Audio
Call for help to find Coromandel man
Police are appealing for help finding a missing Coromandel man who has very limited speech.
Coromandel circular walk takes step forward
Nearly three million dollars is being pulled together by Thames-Coromandel District Council to kick off its plan for a walk track that will eventually circumnavigate the Coromandel Peninsula. Audio
WW1 commemoration in the Coromandel
A Memorial Forest is being established in the Coromandel to commemorate World War one. 18,166 trees will be planted in total - that's one tree for each New Zealander killed in battle. Audio
Chronophonium
Last weekend festival goers converged on a small valley in Tapu, Coromandel to attend the fourth annual Chronophonium. Boasting an eclectic line up of alternative art and music brought together by a… Audio
Locals prepare to take protest and court action
Locals from a small Coromandel town are preparing to take protest and court action to stop a company resuming mining in the Karangahake Gorge. Audio
Lawyer says thousands of camping fines proved illegal
Controversial freedom camping bylaws passed by the Thames Coromandel District Council have been ruled illegal. Audio
Caravanners claim a win in freedom camping fight
The High Court has overturned two bylaws restricting freedom camping in Coromandel. Audio