Posted January 18, 2021
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There are 10 cases of COVID-19 to report in managed isolation in New Zealand since the last media statement on...
Posted January 14, 2021
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The Government has approved an exception class for 1000 international tertiary students, degree level and above, who began their study...
Posted January 14, 2021
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Police have released the name of the man who died in a single-vehicle crash on Rotokohu Road, Paeroa on Monday....
Posted January 14, 2021
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Police investigating disorder in and around Whangamata on New Year's Eve are looking for any videos or photos taken by...
Posted January 14, 2021
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While warm and settled conditions will see out the week for most of New Zealand, MetService are forecasting temperatures to...
Posted January 13, 2021
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There are seven new cases of COVID-19 to report in managed isolation in New Zealand since Monday.
Posted January 08, 2021
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Surf Lifesaving New Zealand has issued an update after the tragic circumstances at Waihi Beach yesterday:
Posted January 07, 2021
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There’s a new name at the top of this years’ baby names list. Isla beat Charlotte and Amelia to debut...
Posted January 06, 2021
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New Zealand could be in deep water if we don’t dampen our enthusiasm for coastal real estate according to Quotable...
Posted January 06, 2021
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Preliminary figures from Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) indicate the preventable fatal drowning toll for the official holiday period is...
Posted December 31, 2020
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An additional test for COVID-19 will be required for returnees from higher risk countries such as the United Kingdom on...
Posted December 27, 2020
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There has been an average of around four cases per day in the past four days of COVID-19 at the...
Posted December 21, 2020
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MetService are forecasting a cloudy run in to Christmas, with some significant rain and strong winds especially around Christmas Eve....
Posted December 18, 2020
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If you're heading to any Coromandel hotspots or to West Coast beaches this summer and need a COVID-19 test, Waihkato...
Posted December 18, 2020
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History / Arts / Culture
The Human Rights Commission has welcomed the Government’s announcement that an agreement has been reached on the future of disputed...
Posted December 16, 2020
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There are four new cases of COVID-19 to report in managed isolation in New Zealand since Monday. There are no...
Posted December 08, 2020
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Stats NZ has released projections of the population usually living in New Zealand. The new projections have the estimated resident...
Posted November 30, 2020
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Environmental
Oceana Gold has quietly released their plan to build a 6.8km tunnel under primarily high value conservation land at Wharekirauponga,...
Posted November 19, 2020
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Te Tari Taiwhenua Department of Internal Affairs has received hundreds of complaints over the last 24 hours about large-scale phishing...
Posted November 19, 2020
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Coromandel Member of Parliament, Scott Simpson, says he is disappointed to hear that BNZ has decided to close its branches...
Posted November 19, 2020
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There are two new cases of COVID-19 to report in New Zealand today, both detected in recent returnees in managed...
Posted November 18, 2020
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A failure to ensure simple safety measures, such as machine guarding and supervision are in place, has left a worker...
Posted November 16, 2020
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Coromandel MP Scott Simpson is welcoming news that the Coromandel Rescue Helicopter will return to Whitianga during January 2021.
Posted September 20, 2020
Health ,
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There are four new cases of COVID-19 to report in New Zealand today; two community cases and two cases in...
Posted September 17, 2020
Media Release
Pike River Families have welcomed the recovery milestone that is pit bottom in stone - a series of side tunnels...
Posted September 17, 2020
Media Release
SAFE CEO Debra Ashton and SPCA CEO Andrea Midgen have co-authored a letter to Jacinda Ardern asking her to show...
Posted September 17, 2020
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The disturbing practice of killing animals by drowning is in the spotlight again with Dunedin man Donald MacDonald sentenced yesterday...
Posted September 08, 2020
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Emergency Services
Police are warning the public to be vigilant and wary of calls from phone scammers following a rise in complaints...
Posted September 08, 2020
Media Release
New Zealanders who have money locked up offshore due to cancelled travel plans as a result of COVID-19 will benefit...
Posted September 08, 2020
Media Release
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has released the latest Official Information Act (OIA) and Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act...
Look up in the orchard – Power lines can kill September 04, 2020
Live export ship carrying 5800 NZ cows goes missing in East China Sea September 03, 2020
5 new cases of COVID-19 September 02, 2020
March 15 offender designated as terrorist entity September 01, 2020
14 new cases of COVID-19 September 01, 2020
Underground work has resumed at Pike River August 31, 2020
WHITIANGA SHOW HOME OPENS AS DEMAND GROWS August 31, 2020
2 new cases of COVID-19 August 30, 2020
Petition Launched For New Election At Tauranga City Council August 27, 2020
Police fail to fulfil duty of care to Alo Ngata after his arrest in Auckland in July 2018 August 27, 2020
5 new cases of COVID-19 August 20, 2020
Security enhancements for managed isolation August 20, 2020
Attorney-General responds to Court judgment on legality of Health Orders August 19, 2020
Boosting security support at Managed Isolation Facilities and maritime border August 19, 2020
Election to be held on 17 October August 17, 2020
Newborn removal without notice ‘more by routine than exception’—Chief Ombudsman August 07, 2020
Government confirms CovidCard trial to go ahead August 06, 2020
Rental reforms provide greater support for victims of family violence August 05, 2020
Roadside drug driver testing Bill introduced July 30, 2020
Legislation for managed isolation payments July 29, 2020
Better access to rates support July 24, 2020
Prime Minister Jacinda Adern dismisses Iain Lees Galloway July 22, 2020
Underground cable issue causes power outage in Waihi July 02, 2020
July 1 is a milestone day for the Coalition Government as a suite of Government initiatives come into effect July 01, 2020
2 new cases of COVID-19 June 27, 2020
Scott Watson’s convictions to be referred to Court of Appeal June 26, 2020
New protection for dolphins and support for changes to fishing methods June 24, 2020
Joint effort under way to repatriate stranded Vanuatu nationals June 18, 2020
Salvage operation underway on Whangamatā Harbour June 02, 2020
Coromandel MP Moves to Top Ten May 26, 2020
Bonus ticket wins $1 million for Waihi couple May 26, 2020
Government exempts some home improvements from costly consents May 25, 2020
New Zealand’s population passes 5 million May 18, 2020
$1 million win for one lucky Waihi Lotto ticket May 18, 2020
Prime Minister’s Budget 2020 speech May 14, 2020
Law setting up legal framework for Covid-19 Alert Level 2 passes May 13, 2020
New measures to protect New Zealand’s national interest during COVID-19 crisis May 13, 2020
New legal framework as move to Alert Level 2 considered May 07, 2020
Independent review of the management of personal protective equipment April 21, 2020
Check your Quality Baker brand Cheese Muffin Splits December 31, 2019
New rules for surgical procedures on animals from May 2020 December 16, 2019
A minute’s silence for Whakaari White Island victims December 14, 2019
OceanaGold jobs at risk November 06, 2019
Live bar feeds could help save lives October 21, 2019
Final vote count overturns one Thames Ward Councillor position October 21, 2019
State Highway 25A between Kopu and Hikuai is expected to reopen this evening October 16, 2019
Kaimai wind farm still up in the air October 16, 2019
SH25 closed at intersection with Hikuai Settlement Road October 15, 2019
Crash SH2 near Waimata School, south of Waihi October 15, 2019
Rain and Strong Winds to Affect North Island October 14, 2019
Police seek info re Thames vehicle break ins October 12, 2019
Search and rescue team conclude search for girl on Waitewhata track October 10, 2019
Beehive news re OceanaGold land purchase approval October 09, 2019
Springs changeable weather pattern continues October 07, 2019
Police seeking information following boating incident October 07, 2019
OceanaGold welcomes positive decision for Waihi October 07, 2019
Your Right to Know: Ombudsman releases Community Attitudes towards freedom of information October 04, 2019
Still time to register to have your say October 04, 2019
Police accept Independent Police Conduct Authority findings regarding officer’s conduct October 03, 2019
Cold Blast Coming This Week - MetService September 29, 2019
Green light for flood reduction work in Kaiaua September 26, 2019
Operation Deadwood: Police make 13 arrests over sophisticated phone scam - 3 men sought September 25, 2019
Artefacts found during Coromandel Town main street upgrade September 20, 2019
Repair works to close SH25 Kuaotunu River Bridge for five weeks from Sunday September 19, 2019
Aboriginal Indigenous Art in Paeroa September 17, 2019
Some Coromandel roads open again September 10, 2019
Road closures around the Coromandel September 10, 2019
Regional Council staff responding to oil spill September 10, 2019
NZTA crews clearing roads September 10, 2019
Severe Weather Watch for Coromandel Peninsula September 09, 2019
Fly My Pretties studio album coming soon September 06, 2019
Five people killed in bus crash north of Rotorua September 04, 2019
Kerepehi water shutdown – 4 September September 03, 2019
Stay safe on the water – make sure you’ve got the right gear September 02, 2019
MP asks Spark to cease work on Coromandel Town cell phone tower September 02, 2019
MetService is forecasting is a wet start to the first week of Spring September 02, 2019
Fatal Crash - Bay of Plenty September 01, 2019
Serious crash, Paeroa-Tahuna Road, Otway August 29, 2019
Serious crash, Whangamata August 28, 2019
Measles outbreak warning issued August 28, 2019
Hazards portal provides handy information for home buyers August 28, 2019
Waikato firearms amnesty and buy-back collection events August 20, 2019
Raglan homicide Update August 18, 2019
Waikato Police make arrest following homicide investigation August 17, 2019
Raglan incident - homicide investigation continues August 16, 2019
Firearms owners hand in 12,183 firearms at over 100 events held nationwide August 16, 2019
Serious crash - State Highway 2, Waitakaruru August 15, 2019
Have you seen Hazel Phillips? August 15, 2019
Forest & Bird opposes government funding for Coromandel Marine Gateway August 15, 2019
There Will Be Mud! August 13, 2019
You could be a councillor or the Mayor August 12, 2019
Candidates step up to the starting line for local election race August 09, 2019
Speed signs now live at four Waikato intersections August 02, 2019
Regional council to show off how Paeroa’s new floodgates on SH26 operate August 02, 2019
Pre-hearing meetings held for proposed Kaimai wind farm August 01, 2019
Hauraki district to take urgent climate change action August 01, 2019
MP for Coromandel picks up Climate Change portfolio July 30, 2019
Search for Joseph Webb continues in Whakatane July 28, 2019
Body of missing Huntly youth recovered July 26, 2019
Something to look forward to...Fine Weekend for Most July 25, 2019
Pedestrian seriously injured, Pahoia July 25, 2019
Measles confirmed in Thames - people quarantined July 25, 2019
Have you seen Joseph Webb? July 25, 2019
Measles Alert for Basketball New Zealand Under 15 Nationals July 24, 2019
Police accepts IPCA findings July 23, 2019
Silver Ferns are Golden Girls July 22, 2019
Government funding tops off Kaiaua leg of Hauraki Rail Trail July 17, 2019
Suspicious fire, Paeroa July 15, 2019
Safer journeys ahead for godwits and redknots July 15, 2019
NZ Stuck in an Unsettled Weather Pattern July 15, 2019
More than 4800 affected by Thames are power cut July 15, 2019
Woman missing from Omokoroa found safe July 08, 2019
Missing Matua man located July 05, 2019
Severe Weather eases in time for School Holidays July 04, 2019
Missing man, Matua, Tauranga July 04, 2019
BOP Flood Room Activated July 04, 2019
Update - fatal incident, Waihi July 02, 2019
Homicide investigation launched, Waihi June 29, 2019
Fatal crash, Waihi June 29, 2019
Sea search underway near Tanners Point June 26, 2019
Police seek witnesses June 26, 2019
Food poisoning associated with consumption of raw mussels June 24, 2019
Clear night skies ahead for many places to spot Matariki rising June 24, 2019
Serious crash,Te Aroha, Matamata-Piako District June 23, 2019
Fatal crash, SH29, Lower Kaimai, Western Bay of Plenty June 17, 2019
One dead following light plane crash June 15, 2019
Government revises offer for teachers and principals June 14, 2019
Waning Winter Weather for a While June 10, 2019
OceanaGold Media Statement June 07, 2019
Coromandel Watchdog Opposes Oceana Gold Judicial Review June 07, 2019
Caring for livestock in wild winter weather June 05, 2019
Deep low to move over North Island June 04, 2019
Rain and strong wind expected to affect road conditions this Queen’s Birthday holiday week May 31, 2019
Winter to arrive on schedule May 30, 2019
Moving Day this Saturday for farmers May 28, 2019
A TURBULENT WEEK OF WEATHER TO END AUTUMN May 27, 2019
Get the outside chores out of the way this weekend May 24, 2019
Pike River Re-entry May 21, 2019
Good Gypsy Day planning key to preventing pest plant spread May 21, 2019
Court action likely after men take more than 3,500 pipi from Bay of Plenty harbour May 20, 2019
Forced end to cheques a worry for some Coromandel seniors May 17, 2019
Communities encouraged to reduce waste in face of rising costs May 14, 2019
Hauraki District Council's Kaimanawa drinking water supply project begins May 13, 2019
Cultsy's Waihi Rugby Scoop May 13, 2019
Coromandel Watchdog Challenges Government to Honour Promises May 12, 2019
A cooler and windier week ahead May 12, 2019
Police announce non-emergency number – it’s 105 May 10, 2019
Sage leaves bad taste in Mayor’s mouth May 07, 2019
No Place For Tailings says Coromandel Watchdog May 03, 2019
LINZ explains process Oceana Gold’s overseas investment application May 03, 2019
Gold mining company disappointed at Minister’s decision May 03, 2019
OceanaGold's purchase of two Waihi farms declined May 03, 2019
WWII legend Sir Keith Park returns to hometown Thames April 29, 2019
Oil spill near Tairua April 29, 2019
Cultsy's Waihi Rugby Scoop April 29, 2019
Submerged car recovered near Maungatapu Bridge, Tauranga April 28, 2019
Body located in search for missing man April 28, 2019
The Boss is back soon - Springsteen album release June 14 April 26, 2019
Have you seen Gordon Nicholson? April 25, 2019
Coromandel crayfish poachers are low-lifes April 24, 2019
Man arrested following Tauranga homicide April 23, 2019
Weather forecast for Easter weekend April 18, 2019
Plan ahead for a safe and enjoyable Easter Holiday April 18, 2019
Easter welcome for the long weekend April 18, 2019
Terrorism threat level lowered to medium April 17, 2019
Check your immunity to Measles April 17, 2019
Health Minister considers Commissioner for Waikato DHB April 16, 2019
Extinction Rebellion Aotearoa protests begin April 16, 2019
Lead up to Easter on a high April 15, 2019
Waihi power supply restored April 02, 2019
Police launch homicide investigation in Tauranga April 02, 2019
Large fine for leaching chicken manure into river March 28, 2019
Further night time closures State Highway 2 Karangahake Gorge March 25, 2019
New Zealand bans military style semi-automatics and assault rifles March 21, 2019
Race Relations Day a chance to remember the victims and survivors of Christchurch attacks March 21, 2019
Nightime closure State Highway 2 Karangahake Gorge - Monday 18 March March 15, 2019
Warm, humid weather continues for North Island March 14, 2019
Police locate vehicle in Denver Chance investigation March 12, 2019
Name release - Pauanui Beach incident March 12, 2019
Denver Chance investigation – Police make arrest after body found March 09, 2019
Woman faces firearm charges March 07, 2019
Firearms incident, Tauranga March 07, 2019
Missing man's car last seen in Waihi March 06, 2019
Arrest Made for Arsons at Waihi College March 01, 2019
Weather man predicts a cool change but not for long February 25, 2019
OceanaGold announces maiden resource at Wharekirauponga on the Coromandel Peninsula February 25, 2019
Man dies after water incident at Ocean Beach, Tairua February 25, 2019
UPDATE: Man shot and killed in Kawerau February 21, 2019
Public thanked for theft information February 14, 2019
Coromandel MP welcomes new rescue helicopter February 11, 2019
OceanaGold stands by family of miner February 07, 2019
Arsons at Waihi College - Police appeal for information February 05, 2019
Woman charged after leaving child in car February 04, 2019
Drivers urged to be aware of summer ice February 01, 2019
Hellers prosecuted over mispackaged Sizzlers sausages January 30, 2019
Coromandel MP disappointed about no races for Thames January 30, 2019
Matakana Island death update January 14, 2019
Update on Matakana Island homicide investigation January 04, 2019
Serious crash – SH25 Manaia January 04, 2019
Matakana death upgraded to homicide January 02, 2019
Fatal crash, Colville, Thames-Coromandel District January 01, 2019
Provisional figure for 2018 road deaths January 01, 2019
Police investigating unexplained death January 01, 2019