Coromandel & Hauraki news
Company lodges fast-track Waihī mine application
OceanaGold has submitted a project application through the fast-track approvals process.
‘Hang on a minute’: Couple wins $10.5m on a whim
'It just doesn’t feel real', the winner says.
48 firefighters, 1 helicopter battling digger and vegetation fire
The fire was reported after 3pm.
Small town New Zealand is really upping its food and coffee game
Worthwhile places to stop on a roadie through the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.
Dogs Yardley and Chuck to be honoured on Purple Poppy Day
Yardly and Chuck kept Kiwi soldiers safe in Afghanistan.
Reports of dogs being walked on pest-free island sparks DoC outrage
Two members of the public alerted DoC to the incident that ocurred on February 8.
Person dies after being pulled from sea at Coromandel beach
Ambulance staff and the public attended to the person at the scene.
Waikato news
Number of wildfires on the rise, Fire and Emergency says
In New Zealand, 99% of wildfires are caused by people.
Main Desert Rd detour down to one lane due to 'urgent' work
Motorists using SH49 are asked to expect delays.
Revealed: Hottest place in the country for third month in a row
The region boasts both the hottest and wettest weather for February.
Rural news
Number of wildfires on the rise, Fire and Emergency says
In New Zealand, 99% of wildfires are caused by people.
Why is New Zealand garlic so expensive?
Why does a head of home-grown garlic cost an arm and a leg, compared to imported garlic?
The Country: How Trump's tariffs could affect Kiwi farmers
Todd McClay, Kate Acland, Chris Russell, Steve Hollander, and Warwick Catto.
Sold in a day: Kiwi expat snaps up Auckland mansion for more than $12m after flying visit
The buyer has lived in Europe for the last 30 years and didn't know the city that well.
Tony Alexander: What Adrian Orr’s shock resignation means for homeowners and interest rates
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand governor is calling it quits after seven years.
More local news
Tough battle: Surfers face small waves at Billabong Grom Series
Mount Maunganui's Tao Mouldey won, beating Macka Hazard in a tiebreak.
Delays on SH25, SH3 closed after separate, serious crashes
SH3 is still closed at Mokau after a truck rolled near Te Mahoe Rd.
Coromandel man accused of fatally shooting pig hunter granted bail until 2027
Stu Edmondson is accused of murdering a pig hunter and attempting to murder another.
Heavy rain, severe gusts to hit Auckland during rush hour
Strong winds hit Auckland, with gusts reaching 93km/h on the harbour bridge.
Driver injured in truck rollover
FENZ crews arriving at the scene found the truck in a ditch.
Storm hits: Power cuts, road closures as rivers rise in Northland
Severe weather watches and warnings are in force.