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The weather is clearing in the Coromandel for the remainder of the weekend. Photo: TCDC

Weather clears; new slips on SH25

Post author:Staff Reporter
Post published:February 25, 2023
Post category:News

Two large slips have appeared on State Highway 25 overnight, according to the Thames Coromandel District Council. The highway is closed between Coromandel and Whitianga until further notice. The stormy night has…

The Paeroa Brewery, which produced Paeroa Water, had success with its products Golden Ale and Oatmalt Stout in 1937. Photo: SUPPLIED

Escapades of a safe-blower

Post author:Meghan Hawkes
Post published:February 25, 2023
Post category:Features Vintage Valley News

As part of a Valley Profile series, MEGHAN HAWKES searches through old newspapers to bring you the stories Thames Valley locals once read about themselves.1937Safe blowers entered the Kerepēhi Economic…

The network of stopbanks surrounding the Hauraki district worked wonders to protect Paeroa from flooding during the severe weather events of 2023. FILE PHOTO: TANE BRADLEY

Stopbank to Stopbank: Flood protection worked ‘magically’

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:February 24, 2023
Post category:News

In the space of a fortnight, Waihou Valley’s flood protection scheme has worked ‘magically’ to protect its towns from further damage caused by two severe weather events. KELLEY TANTAU dives…

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