Coromandel & Hauraki news
Seven dead on Waikato roads in April
The news comes as the provisional national road death toll for the month almost doubled.
Occupants escape house fire in Coromandel
Four fire crews from nearby areas helped extinguish the fire.
Why demand for cottage cheese 'is going nuts'
Fonterra has noticed the high-protein, low-calorie dairy food's popularity is on the up.
SH25 closed: Serious injuries in three-vehicle crash
Diversions are set at Whangapoua and Matarangi on SH25.
'Risk of frost': Temperatures to plummet, threat of more heavy rain this weekend
Northland, Auckland, Coromandel and Bay of Plenty are in the firing line.
SH35 on East Cape partially closed as Cyclone Tam continues to lash NZ
A potential low-system is set to form on the northeast coast of New Zealand.
Coromandel towns isolated by flooding, more heavy rain forecast as storm rages on
Roads have been submerged, roofs ripped from buildings and ferries and flights cancelled.
Waikato news
'Kick in the teeth': Hamilton workers join protest for pay equity
The bill, announced on Tuesday, was passed under urgency on Wednesday night.
Resurfacing works to cause delays on SH1 until July
NZTA said works on the Waikato Expressway would start on Sunday.
Waikato police name 64yo man killed in Kawhia Rd crash
The crash happened in Ōpārau near Ōtorohanga about 8.45pm on March 30.
Rural news
Butter prices: Here’s how much they might still rise
The price of butter could reach $9.50 by September.
'Prime focus': Avocado industry targets global markets
NZ Avocado plans to diversify export markets, focusing on North America and Asia.
Watch: Deer's ill-fated dash to airport - 'I've hit the darn thing'
It ran across suburban streets and the runway – then authorities intervened.
Revealed: Kiwi neighbourhood ‘bans’ young first-home buyers
You'll need to be 45 years old or over to get through the door.
Tony Alexander: Home loans are cheaper, so why has the housing market stalled again?
The lag effect means we might not see a turnaround until later this year.
More local news
Ex-cyclone Tam in BoP Waikato: Boaties advised to cancel Easter plans
Bay of Plenty faces up to 250mm of rain, with warnings in Rotorua and Kaimai Range.
Easter, Anzac travel: Drivers urged to plan ahead
Heavy traffic expected on SH2 between Paeroa and Waihī during holidays.
'Prepare now': Cyclone Tam brings 130km/h gust, winds forecast to ramp up overnight
Forecasters warn of 120km/h gusts that may close the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
‘Worst to come’: Largest weather system of the year to bring a month’s worth of rain
Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued for large swathes of the country.
Autism not a barrier for Waihī’s Todd to pursue his dreams
Autism New Zealand estimates around 1 to 2% (93,000) of New Zealanders have autism.
Rescue helicopter charity celebrates double-milestone
PSRT is the charity that owns, maintains and kits out six rescue helicopters.