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A ban on harvesting mussels, pāua, and other shellfish in New Zealand's Hauraki Gulf, including Waiheke Island and parts of Coromandel, has been extended until 2028 to allow local populations to recover.
Scientists are using tiny radio backpacks to track the northern striped gecko, an elusive species found on New Zealand's Coromandel Peninsula that was only discovered in 1997 due to its camouflage skills.
A series of three earthquakes has occurred north of New Zealand's Bay of Plenty, with the initial light tremor felt by over 1950 people across several regions including Auckland, Waikato, and Coromandel.
A community group has successfully won a court battle against multinational gold mining company OceanaGold. The ruling pertains to the company's plans to tunnel under conservation land in the Coromandel region, though OceanaGold states the decision will not deter their overall plans.
Cyclone Vaianu has brought gusts of up to 130 km/h and heavy rainfall to New Zealand's North Island, particularly affecting the Hauraki Gulf and Coromandel. The severe weather conditions were recorded overnight.
Roads in New Zealand's Thames-Coromandel district, including State Highway 25, have reopened with speed restrictions after being affected by a subtropical storm.
Approximately 70 pigs, previously cared for by a Coromandel farmer charged with murder, are being rushed for desexing after boars broke into their new enclosures.
A serious crash has led to the closure of a Coromandel highway, with one person being airlifted from the scene.
A man has been charged with firearms offenses following an armed police raid on a property in Coromandel. Police swarmed the location, leading to the arrest and subsequent charges.
Fire crews successfully rescued a person using ropes after their car plummeted 100 meters down a cliff in Coromandel.
MetService has issued an orange heavy rain warning for New Zealand's Northland region and a heavy rain watch for Auckland, Coromandel, and Bay of Plenty.
A collection of classic cars was reportedly damaged during recent flooding in the Coromandel region of New Zealand, highlighting the impact of severe weather on local assets.
State Highway 25A in New Zealand's Coromandel region has been closed between Kirikiri Valley Road and Puketui Road after a truck exploded into flames.
Hundreds of submissions have been received regarding a Fisheries proposal to manage shellfish populations in New Zealand's Auckland and Coromandel regions. This review follows a government ban on taking several species from specific bays.
An orange heavy rain warning has been issued for parts of New Zealand's North Island, including Northland, Auckland, and Great Barrier Island, leading to landslips, home evacuations, and road closures in affected areas like Auckland and Coromandel.
Cyclone Vaianu, a Category 3 storm, has caused widespread flooding, power outages, and infrastructure damage on New Zealand's North Island, leading to a state of emergency. A 32-foot cyclone swell has pummeled the coast, forcing thousands to flee their homes as roads remain closed and the full extent of the damage is assessed.
Relief funds are being allocated to the Thames-Coromandel and Hauraki regions of New Zealand to aid recovery efforts following recent storms.
A collection of classic cars was reportedly caught in severe flooding in Coromandel, New Zealand, as adverse weather conditions impacted the region.