Coromandel
Cliffside rescue attempts underway on Coromandel Peninsula
A cliffside rescue has begun at Hahei Beach on the Coromandel Peninsula, with emergency services teams working together to try to get people to safety.
Dual Coromandel emergencies: wildfire, helicopter rescue
A helicopter has been sent to an emergency at Hahei Beach, while not far to the north, firefighters are trying to combat a scrub fire that has sent smoke over Coromandel beaches and forced the closure…
Around the motu : John Freer from the Coromandel Peninsula
John discusses the issues facing the Hauraki Gulf Forum and their response to last week's Budget. Audio
Lessons from a brilliant bridge
Good, fast and on-budget infrastructure building shouldn't have to wait for disaster situations to swing into action. Audio
Lessons from a brilliant bridge
Good, fast and on-budget infrastructure building shouldn't have to wait for disaster situations to swing into action.
AudioCoromandel businesses from awash to afloat
It's been a very different summer for businesses on the Coromandel compared to a year ago when a vital road was damaged and rendered impassable after storm events. State Highway 25 between Kopu and… Audio
Coromandel businesses say summer has been 'best in a decade'
Coromandel business owners are hailing what they say is the best summer in a decade. After two years of covid, and its lifeline highway washed away in last year's summer storms, it's been a disruptive… Audio
'The town is pumping': Business booming in Tairua
This year's highway closure meant the coastal town was often bypassed by peninsula travellers, but now things are looking up for local retailers.
Coromandel's SH25A to reopen in time for Christmas
The crucial Coromandel link State Highway 25A will reopen on 20 December - three months ahead of schedule. Video, Audio
Around the motu: John Free on the Coromandel Peninsula
John talks to Kathryn about how Labour weekend has been positive for the region's business community as bach, holiday homeowners and visitors made the most of the break, however the major tourist… Audio
Tai Rāwhiti and Coromandel roads remain closed after storm damage
State Highway 2 north of Gisborne will remain closed until at least Friday as further movement at Mātāwai and Ormond has made it unsafe for road users and unsuitable for heavy vehicles. Audio
Far North bracing for heavy rain and winds
Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued for already sodden Northland, Bay of Plenty and parts of the East Coast, and people are being warned to be prepared.
Wellington's Haywards Road to close for work
Widespread delays are expected across the Wellington Region and Coromandel Peninsula as major highway closures begin this week.
Highway diversion a boost for Paeroa businesses
The closure of a key highway into the Coromandel Peninsula has come as a welcome boost to businesses in another Waikato town. Audio
'Will we be able to get out?' - Residents fear road woes will delay access to healthcare
Coromandel residents are anxious the state of the peninsula's roads means they will have trouble getting the health treatment they need. Audio
'I've got the boats, not the people' - Fullers boss calls for easing immigration rules for crew
Coromandel could have its ferry service back if the government losened immigration rules to allow more skippers and qualified crew into the country, the boss of Fullers 360 says.
Right now road… Video, Audio
PM in Coromandel pledges support but no detail on road fixes
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has been in the Coromandel region today, to see the destruction of a wet summer with two cyclones hitting the area.
He's promised support to businesses desperately… Video, Audio
Pregnant Coromandel woman faces three-hour drive to birthing unit
A pregnant Coromandel woman faces a three hour drive on backroads to get to a birthing unit, instead of a 45-minute trip, because of the road closure.
Leilani Brown lives in Whenuakite. She's… Video, Audio
Key Coromandel road SH25 reopens near Opoutere after washout
A crucial Coromandel highway with a big hole in it, will reopen tonight at 7pm and will stay open overnight.
A chunk of State Highway 25 between Hikuai and Whangamatā has fallen away.
The hole has… Video, Audio
Key Coromandel SH25 closing overnight as washout grows
Coromandel could be in a hole lot of trouble with another chunk of a key highway disappearing down a hillside.
State Highway 25 between Whangamatā and Hikuai is open for essential travel only and… Video, Audio
