Coromandel
Griff Rhys-Jones' Great Kiwi Road Trip
Griff Rhys-Jones has been in New Zealand filming his new series, Griff's Great Kiwi Road Trip, which premieres next Sunday. Along with seeing the sights, he's on a quest to find out what it means to… Audio
Colville, a Coromandel town with heart
Colville sits at the end of windy unsealed roads, has pohutukawa-fringed beaches on its doorstep, and boasts a strong, vibrant community. Country Life meets some locals. Audio, Gallery
Garbage dumped beside broken compactor riles mayor
Campers in the Coromandel are being warned not to dump their rubbish on the side of the road, after garbage piled up next to a broken compactor this week.
Debate over mangroves in Coromandel goes to Parliament
A move on the Coromandel that could make it easier to destroy mangroves is dividing the community.
Coromandel mangroves battle continues at Parliament
A move on the Coromandel that could make it easier to destroy mangroves is dividing the community. A bill, now before Parliament would over-ride the Resource Management Act and take the power to grant… Audio
Pakaraka Permaculture
Niva and Yotam Kay grow vegetables on just 1000 square metres of land in the Kauaeranga Valley and last year produced a staggering 8 tonnes of vegetables from it. They say they can do even better. Audio, Gallery
Coromandel local fuming after police pollute beach
Police are apologising after a cannabis spraying operation in the Coromandel went slightly awry. A helicopter was targeting parts of Kennedy Bay on Monday but when it landed on the beach, locals… Audio
Kaiaua flood aftermath: 'This is a lot more significant than most people realise'
Kaiaua flood victims who had no insurance are struggling to get back on their feet, says the local mayor.
Mayoral relief fund for Kaiaua storm damage
A disaster relief fund has been set up for the Hauraki community of Kaiaua, which was devastated in last week's storm.
Coromandel storm: 'Our business has basically stopped dead'
Coromandel's Te Puru should be humming, but local businesses say they're losing customers from road repairs after last week's storm.
Kanoa Lloyd can't let go
TV presenter Kanoa Lloyd talks to Sonia Sly about her penchant for pretty hoarding, pottery and why she finds it hard to let go...in this episode of podcast, Just One Thing. Audio
'Tasman Tempest' caused $42m in damage
Insurance costs from the storm in March, which dumped a month's worth of rain on Auckland and Coromandel in just 24 hours, have hit $42 million. Video
Body found in bush in Coromandel
A body has been found in the bush near Thames, police say.
Cyclone Cook briefly hangs around Coromandel Peninsula
Thames-Coromandel is one of those regions in clean-up mode. Sarah Robson in Whangamata says their are a few water logged properties but the damage hasn't been too bad and surfers and dog walkers are… Audio
RNZ reporter Sarah Robson live in Whangamata
RNZ reporter Sarah Robson is in the Coromandel town of Whangamata and joins us now via live u. Audio
Cyclone Cook bears down on New Zealand
Cyclone Cook is bearing down on New Zealand bringing more torrential rain and potentially destructive winds. The Transport Agency's Waikato Bay of Plenty highway manager Nic Johansson says any… Audio
State of Emergency declared in Coromandel
A state of emergency has been declared in the Coromandel as it prepares for Cyclone Cook. Garry Towler, the Thames Valley Civil Defence Controller, joins Checkpoint live. Audio
Wild weather heads south
Waikato, Auckland and north Whanganui are through the back end of a major weather event, while Coromandel, Bay of Plenty and Great Barrier are about to get hammered, MetService says. Audio
Couple left clinging to tree after being swept away in floodwaters
A couple was left clinging to a tree for two hours after they were swept away by floodwaters in the Coromandel. Video, Audio
Upper North Island storms: Anxious wait for flood-hit homeowners
Whangamata residents are stuck in limbo, waiting out the risk of more torrential rain before they start the clean-up of their flood-devastated properties. Video