Karangahake Gorge
The Golden Ride
No-one really knew if the Hauraki Rail Trail would be successful, but now the trail's hub town Paeroa has a new motel, new cafes and cycle rental businesses. Audio, Gallery
The Golden Ride
No-one really knew if the Hauraki Rail Trail would be successful, but now the trail's hub town Paeroa has a new motel, new cafes and cycle rental businesses.
AudioProtesters face off against police in Karangahake Gorge
Protesters opposed to gold mining on conservation land in the Karangahake Gorge have blocked the road to stop miners getting to the site. Police have now arrived and protest spokesperson Holly Dove… Audio
Protesters block mining operation
An anti-mining group has blocked trucks and workers from entering the Karangahake Gorge.
Locals prepare to take protest and court action
Locals from a small Coromandel town are preparing to take protest and court action to stop a company resuming mining in the Karangahake Gorge. Audio