Robyn Malcolm, the star of television's Outrageous Fortune, will play the role of Anna Markunas in a television series based on this year's biggest New Zealand crime fiction debut.

30 APRIL 2009 - Vodafone completes 3G coverage north of Auckland and Coromandel

Vodafone has completed its rollout of 3G coverage to towns north of the Auckland Harbour Bridge and the Coromandel Peninsula, a month ahead of schedule.

20 FEBRUARY 2009 - The cream of the country's motorcycle road racers hit the streets of Paeroa again this weekend.

The action is likely to be fast and furious on Sunday as this Coromandel town again shuts off its roads for the big annual Yamaha Battle Of The Streets race meeting.

12 February 2009 - The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is temporarily diverting heavy traffic off the new Tararu Stream Bridge, which is currently under construction just north of Thames on State Highway 25.

Fresh thinking by a group of student planners has resulted in three innovative plans that the communities of Whitianga, Coromandel and Koputauaki will find of particular interest.

The Insurance Council is predicting the severe storms that have recently hit New Zealand may see insurance payouts reach $50 million.

Mayor back at the helm as storm hits

Thames-Coromandel Mayor Philippa Barriball has returned to full duties and is at the Civil Defence Headquarters in Thames urging residents to stay where they are and avoid any unnecessary travel.

Make a mistake on city streets and you risk dents or some paint damage, make even a simple error on rural roads and it could be fatal warn Waikato Police after two serious crashes in the Coromandel yesterday.