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A version of this essay was published by firstpost.com at https://www.firstpost.com/opinion/shadow-warrior-the-need-for-pax-indica-malacca-was-blocked-1001-years-ago-hormuz-is-choked-now-14005673.htmlIn 1025 CE, exactly 1,001 years ago, Emperor Rajendra Chola sent an armada (probably the largest fleet in history before the advent of steam) 4,000 kilometers clear across the Indian Ocean. It was on a mission strangely familiar to us in 2026: open up a critical strait that was being choked by a littoral state. The thalassocratic SriVijaya Empire of Sumatra was closing the strait and imposing tolls, as well as winking at a little piracy.The strait in question then was Malacca. The Chola goal: to reopen Indian trade with Southeast Asia and China. Remarkably, the Cholas were not interested in territorial conquest, only in freedom of navigation.It is ironic that today, it is again a question of free trade, that shibboleth that has been waved about for decades (although that was a euphemism for ‘managed trade that benefits the West').The difference between then and now? The salient fact is that Rajendra Chola was able to open Malacca with his wooden ships. With all his aircraft carriers and F-35s and missiles, President Trump is unable to open Hormuz. This must mean something, although reasonable people may differ on what that is. My claim is that it means India has the opportunity, in fact the need, to step into the breach.Maritime trade is severely disturbed today, and it is increasingly a disaster for innocent bystanders bereft of oil and gas. And it is increasingly the Indian Ocean that matters: specifically the sea-lanes from Hormuz to Malacca, which handle a significant portion of both oil/gas trade and goods trade globally.Geo-politics and geo-economics, Mahan's and Spykman's theoriesIt is a reasonable conjecture that the locus of power has shifted over the centuries: in the 19th century, the Atlantic was supreme; in the 20th century, the Pacific; and in the 21st century, the most important ocean is the Indian Ocean. Asia has returned to center stage. In support of this assertion, see how the economic center of gravity of the world has returned to the vicinity of India, after the European colonial interlude.It is therefore appropriate to ask what it would take for India to regain its former keystone role in the Indian Ocean. Of course geography offers it to the country on a platter. From both Alfred Thayer Mahan's theory of naval power, and from Nicholas Spykman's Rimland theory, India could be, or should be, the dominant power in the region: it is almost literally India's ocean.Mahan's ideas, updated for today, suggest that a strong navy should protect a large merchant marine fleet, manage trade, and control choke-points. The preferred hardware may have changed from battleships to aircraft carriers and especially nuclear submarines these days, but the basic idea remains: speak softly but carry a big stick with a force-projection navy.Spykman's Rimland theory seems more appropriate in current circumstances than the Heartland theory popularized by Halford MacKinder. The Eurasian land mass may well be subject to control by a coastal hegemon or an alliance that controls the sea lanes and choke points. Despite pipelines and rail-borne containers, maritime trade still dominates.Spice Route >> Silk RoadA stark reminder of this is the comparison between the fabled ‘Silk Road' and the ancient ‘Spice Route'. Despite all the breathless propaganda about the Silk Road, it is abundantly clear that sea-borne trade was an order of magnitude greater, because a caravan of 500 camels, braving deserts, bandits and so on across central Asia couldn't possibly carry more than 100 tons of goods; whereas an ocean-going stitched teak ship, like a single uru from Beypore, Kerala, could easily carry 400 tons. And the monsoon winds provided predictable, seasonal propulsion.India's prowess was built on the monsoons. By mastering the seasonal winds, Indian mariners turned the ocean into a highway. This made India the supreme trading power. Merchants from Rome and Egypt traded with Chinese and Southeast Asian counterparts on the Malabar and Coromandel coasts, leaving behind troves of coins as evidence.The SwitchThe remarkable thing is that these merchants did not even need to meet each other physically, because India provided the “multi-protocol switch”: translating their diverse needs and offering the conveniences of an entrepot, while also itself producing coveted, high-value products such as black pepper. For example, a Greek buyer could buy something from a Chinese seller, and settle the transaction using Indian credit.And how did India do it? By providing the “switching fabric”, such as the ports, the credit systems, and the security, that allowed these disparate worlds to exchange products and wealth without ever meeting.This is much like what a network gateway such as TIBCO does for packets of different kinds of data (in passing, how appropriate that TIBCO was founded by an Indian-American, Vivek Ranadive!). Hardware switches, eg. from Cisco Systems, have been around for a while, but TIBCO abstracted that functionality in software to connect those with different protocols.India already has many of the ingredients of the switching fabric in the India Stack. Using protocols like UPI, e-KYC, Account Aggregation, Central Bank Digital Currency, and ONDC, especially along with distributed-ledger blockchain-based Smart Contracts, it should be possible to provide end-to-end transparent and reliable multi-party trade support which complements the SWIFT payment system. Complement, not necessarily replace.The same pattern held with India's age-old trade system. The ports were on the Malabar Coast, such as Muziris; on the Coromandel coast, such as Arikkamedu; and on the Konkan Coast, such as Bharuchcha. The credit systems were run by temples which acted as both bankers and venture capitalists for the trading guilds. The security: well, that's what Rajendra Chola demonstrated in 1025 CE.Alas, medieval India lost its maritime focus. So did China. Both became insular, and were overwhelmed by invaders, including Turkics and Europeans. In India's case, the Turkic invaders were land-focused powers, although there were isolated maritime attempts (e.g. the Maratha Navy, Travancore defeating the Dutch in an amphibious battle at Colachel in 1741, etc.)Now, however, there are new ports. The most interesting is the Port of Trivandrum (Vizhinjam). This deep-water container transhipment port is only 10 nautical miles away from the Hormuz-Malacca sea lanes, and now when Dubai is closed, it reportedly has a backlog of a hundred container ships waiting to be berthed. Then there is the upcoming Vadhavan container port in Maharashtra, and the Galathea Bay container port in Great Nicobar, which overlooks the mouth of Malacca.Pax Indica todayThe modern idea of Pax Indica borrows from both perspectives: hard power and a switch. An Internet search brings up the fact that it was my friend Bapa Rao and I who first started talking about it in terms of India being the benevolent hegemon in the Indian Ocean, way back in the 1990s.Later, Shashi Tharoor wrote in his 2011 book Pax Indica that it could be “a peace system based on cooperation, stability, and rule‑based order in Asia and beyond, in which rising India helps shape the rules of the road rather than impose its will through hegemony.” That is, along roughly the same lines as the “multi protocol switch” or entrepot concept.Pax Indica is not an empire; it is an ecosystem. There are three aspects: military power, the full exploration of the multiprotocol switch, and the port-led development policy. Bapa Rao and I will consider these in a future article. Briefly, though, here is what these entail.* Project Power: Use a 3-carrier, 18-24-submarine navy to ensure no single power can close the ocean's gates.* Enable Trade: Use the Digital India Stack to act as the “Multi-Protocol Switch” for a fragmented world, plus super-ports like Vizhinjam (Trivandrum).* Secure the Choke Points: Be ready, like the Cholas, to act decisively when a “Srivijaya-style” blockade threatens the common good.Hard power needs to come through the acquisition of a blue water navy: at least three aircraft carrier groups, one for the Arabian Sea (Hormuz), one for the Bay of Bengal (Malacca), and one in maintenance, refit and upgrades.Even though drones and missiles have rendered them less dominant than in earlier times, carrier groups are still important for air superiority and power projection. But an ever-more critical factor is “area denial” by nuclear attack submarines (SSBN) that can launch second strike nuclear missiles as part of the “triad”, of which India should have at least three to four. In addition, there should be at least a dozen silent AIP-equipped diesel-electrics for securing straits, and at least 6-12 SSN (possibly leased) to enhance blue-water reach.“The IOR must become an Indian lake,” said General Raj Shukla on X. I agree: Not as a territory of conquest, but as a sanctuary of trade, where India sits at the center, as the protocol provider that makes world trade work again, as in millennia past.1500 words, 27 Apr, 2026Here's the notebookLM.google.com AI-generated video about this article: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rajeevsrinivasan.substack.com/subscribe

An accommodation provider in Coromandel is offering fuel vouchers to customers in an attempt to increase bookings. Aroha A-Frames owner Bronnie Kennedy spoke to John Campbell.

It's time for Mayoral minutes - where we speak with a local mayor about the challenges they're facing - how they're working to solve them, and what makes their community special. Today we're heading to the Thames-Coromandel District from where Peter Revell joins Jesse.

Selon Sunil Gopal, responsable de la communication de la Central Water Authority (CWA), des perturbations sont attendues dans la distribution d'eau le 15 avril 2026, entre 10 h et 15 h environ, en raison de travaux de nettoyage des conduites. Les régions concernées sont Pointe-aux-Sables, La Tour Koenig, Gros Cailloux, Canot, Albion, Petite Rivière, Montée S, Grande Rivière Nord-Ouest, Coromandel, Richelieu, ainsi que les régions avoisinantes. Des irrégularités dans la fourniture d'eau pourraient persister même après les travaux, jusqu'au dimanche 19 avril 2026. Les habitants sont appelés à prendre leurs précautions, notamment en stockant de l'eau durant cette période. Des camions-citernes seront déployés dans les zones affectées, tandis que des équipes de la CWA seront mobilisées pour assurer le bon déroulement des opérations. En cas de besoin, le public est invité à contacter le 170.

Right, here's a question I'd like to answer: Do we all have strange priorities in this country, or is it just the evening TV news that does? Last night, I sat through 13 minutes of TV One telling me nothing had happened with the cyclone before we finally got to the Iran situation, where something actually had happened. First, One News took us to a reporter in the Bay of Plenty, who told us a tree had come down on the main street. A couple of older women joked about going for a swim in the swell, but really, nothing much had happened. Then we went to Gisborne, where wastewater had flooded, and the guy in the caravan from the previous night was barely affected - because, again, nothing much had happened. Next stop was Hawke's Bay, where nothing had happened yet. Then the Coromandel, where Simon Mercer reported large storm surges in Whitianga - but nothing had happened.After that, the Far North, where the river was high - but nothing had happened. Then the weather presenter wrapped it all up, and we were told Breakfast would be covering it in the morning - just in case something did happen. Finally - after 12 minutes and 45 seconds of this - we got to the Iran situation, where peace talks had broken down and the US delegation had left. That is a conflict that will affect every single one of us. The weather will impact some people - potentially quite severely - but the situation in Iran will affect everyone here. Diesel is tipped to hit $4 a litre, food prices will rise, inflation is forecast to peak higher than after COVID at around 7.5 percent, and ANZ is predicting three OCR hikes this year as a result. I wondered whether this reflects audience interest - maybe people can't get enough of the weather and don't care about a conflict in Iran. But I checked the Herald this afternoon. Both stories were top trending, and there wasn't much between them. So, I'd suggest the evening TV news might want to rethink leading with 13 minutes of nothing. I understand that pictures matter in television. And yes, they've paid to send reporters around the country, so they need something to show. But pictures of nothing are still nothing - and there's only so much time people will spend watching nothing before they simply switch off. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EDITORIAL: Are we starting to overreact to the weather? Now before anyone jumps on the phone — yes, I know what's happened up north. Yes, I know what happened with the cyclone and it caused real damage. Flooding across parts of Northland, the Coromandel, Bay of Plenty and Hawke's Bay. Yes I know that. States of emergency declared. Power outages. Evacuations. Roads closed. People genuinely affected. Up north. Those are the facts and they matter. But here's the bigger picture we're being told now: New Zealand is entering what experts are calling a more defined “cyclone season.” This isn't just a one-off. We've already had multiple major weather events in 2026 — storms earlier this year that caused deaths and serious flooding. Scientists are warning that while cyclones may not come more often, they could be more intense, last longer, and hit harder. So yes — the risk is real. But here's the question I can't shake this morning: are we starting to jump too quickly into full shutdown mode every time a system rolls through? Because we know this is the time of year. We know we sit in a part of the world where these systems track down. This is not new anymore — this is becoming part of the pattern. And yet — what are we seeing? Batten down the hatches. Cancel plans. Stay home. Prepare for the worst. Now again — authorities will say that's exactly the point. Early warnings save lives. And they're right. Since events like Cyclone Gabrielle, behaviour has changed. People take warnings seriously. Emergency management acts earlier. And in many cases that's the preparedness that we want and absolutely prevents tragedy. That's a good thing. But is there a tipping point? Because when every weather system is treated like it could be catastrophic, something else starts to happen. People stop going out. Businesses take a hit. Events lose momentum. And slowly, quietly, the economy feels it. And it starts to feel like it's clickbait for media. It starts to feel like a build up days before. And here's where it gets tricky — because you don't want complacency. You don't want people ignoring warnings when a genuinely dangerous system is coming. But you also don't want a country that freezes every time the forecast turns rough. We've seen the impacts — infrastructure under pressure, insurance costs rising, councils facing huge bills to build resilience. All of that is real, and all of that needs serious long-term thinking. But day-to-day? Are we getting the balance right? Or are we starting to default to worst-case scenario thinking every time will be a catastrophe — just in case? Because if this is the new normal… if this really is a “cyclone season” we're going to live with… Then the way we respond to it matters just as much as the weather itself. So, here's the question this morning — have we found the right balance between caution and overreaction? Or are we, bit by bit, becoming a country that shuts down too easily? Should we be more cautious of a boy who cried wolf situation in Wellington? Because that's the part that really scares me. Do we overreact too quickly? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damaging gusts and severe downpours are gathering steam, with Cyclone Vaianu set to hit. Watches and warnings cover the upper half of the country, and a scattering of regions between Northland and Hawke's Bay have declared States of Emergency. Heavy overnight gusts have already knocked out power for thousands of homes, with crews out this morning working to restore supply. Whitianga could be cut off at High Tide - with the deluge causing flooding in the Coromandel. Several Auckland Roads are also seeing flooding - and NZTA warns there could be more road closures across Waikato and Bay of Plenty. MetService meteorologist John Law says strong Northeasterlies at the eastern flank of that low pressure system, are driving the large seas and strong winds around the Bay of Plenty. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It might be a popular getaway spot but this weekend a very unwelcome guest is scheduled to arrive on the Coromandel Peninsula. A red strong wind warning has been issued as Cyclone Vaianu bears down on the country. The entire North island is under some form of weather warning or watch, with no part expected to be unscathed. But the Coromandel Peninsula and Great Barrier Island are at the highest level with a red strong wind warning from 5am til 6pm on Sunday. Thames Coromandel District Mayor Peter Revell spoke to Lisa Owen.

Monday’s weather man backing up on a Friday - One rare red and 22 orange rain and wind alerts have been issued across the North Island, as the “multi-hazard”, potentially life-threatening Cyclone Vaianu approaches New Zealand. The red alert is a severe strong wind warning for Coromandel and Great Barrier Island from 5am to 6pm on Sunday, with wind gusts expected to hit 140km/h. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a bid to learn more about New Zealand's tiniest frog, researchers attached little backpack trackers to the hotchstetter frogs that are no bigger than a two dollar coin and live in the Maha-kirau Forest Sanctuary in the Coromandel. University of Otago researchers rigged-up eleven of the little hoppers. Associate Professor Stephanie Godfrey spoke to Lisa Owen.

Cyclone Vaianu is currently tracking toward the top of the North Island with forecasters warning it could make landfall between Auckland and the Coromandel this weekend. Heavy rain, high winds and coastal surges are all in play, with officials stating it could be a potentially life-threatening weather event. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has recommended people stock up and get their supplies in order. Today on The Front Page, meteorologist for Earth Sciences NZ, Chester Lampkin is with us to give us an idea on just how bad things could get and how prepared we should be. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host/Editor/Producer: Richard MartinProducer: Jane YeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The killings of two swedish tourists in the 1980's is one of the most notorious criminal cases in New Zealand's history and as of today the double murders are unsolved. The Supreme Court has quashed David Tamihere's convictions, 36 years after he was found guilty of murdering back packers Sven Urban Höglin and Heidi Paakkonen in the Coromandel. The couple was last seen in Thames in April 1989. Dr Bill Hodge, a former Law Professor at the University of Auckland spoke to Lisa Owen.

New Zealand's highest court has quashed David Tamihere's convictions, 36 years after he was found guilty of murdering two Swedish backpackers in the Coromandel. Auckland University Law professor, Scott Optican spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

There have been a few meteorological and weather events in the region this week! Tuesday's Tonga earthquake, the Ambae eruption in Vanuatu and the flooding that hit Northland and Coromandel. Saturday Morning's regular guest Graham Leonard speaks to Mihi about the risks and wonders of the weather. Graham is the General Manager of Geological Hazards at Earth Sciences New Zealand.

As Northland deals with the cleanup from yesterday's floods, heavy rain is still falling in Coromandel and Bay of Plenty. 

The Department of Conservation is mulling whether to close some walking tracks around the Coromandel's Cathedral Cove, because of repeated storm damage and a lack of money for repairs. Kylie Hawker-Green, General Manager for Destination Hauraki Coromandel, the region's tourism organisation spoke to Corin Dann.

Counting Crows are in New Zealand and front man, Adam Duritz, joined the guys for an extended chat! He takes us on a trip down memory lane - reflecting on dating Jennifer Anniston and Courteney Cox, you'll hear about his plans to holiday in Coromandel and he gives us a glimpse of what it's like being a rockstar for over 30 years! The Complete Sweets! Tour Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre | Auckland 23 & 24 March 2026 Keep listening to win your tickets from 3-7pm weekdays on More FM!

A fast-track consent is currently being sought for a major gold mine in Cromwell, Central Otago.  This follows the approval of a controversial $8 billion dollar mine that received fast-track approval for the Coromandel in December.  Local response has largely presented environmental concerns, and raise questions of alternative initiatives for mineral mining in Aotearoa.  Producer Jasmine Gray spoke to Sue Coutts, Director of External Affairs at Zero Waste Aotearoa, about the potential of e-waste and a circular economy for mining gold and other materials.

There is an orange heavy rain warning baring down on several districts that are barely back on their feet after the extreme weather three weeks ago. Wet, windy and sticky weather is forecast for many parts of the country this weekend. Much of the North Island is under heavy rain warnings or watches - including areas of the East Cape, Opotiki and Coromandel. MetService meteorologist John Law spoke to Lisa Owen.

Coromandel businesses are encouraging people to visit this weekend, despite parts of the region being hammered by severe weather last week. The last part of State Highway 25 that was closed due to damage has reopened today. But NZTA says there's still about 20 spots along the highway that are down to one lane due to slips. General manager of tourism organisation, Destination Hauraki Coromandel, Kylie Hawker Green spoke to Lisa Owen.

Last week's severe weather again wreaked havoc on roads around North Island. Slips and flooding have significantly damaged State Highway 35 on the East Coast, and State Highway 25 in Coromandel. NZTA Regional Transport Services Manager, Mark Owen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Thames Coromandel's local State of Emergency ends tomorrow, and the mayor says at this point it is unlikely to be extended. However, as the district tries to dry out it has some challenges ahead, including two major slips on its main highway and 63 storm-damaged homes. Libby Kirkby-McLeod spoke to people around the district and filed this report.

Last week, following weather warnings and torrential rain, slips across the Coromandel and  Bay of Plenty wreaked havoc, cutting off communities, damaging houses, and worst of all, taking lives. At the base of Mauoa, Mount Maunganui, a slip hit a council-owned campsite, claiming six lives and now eyes are turning towards how a tragedy like this could be prevented in future. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was among the world leaders offered membership on Trump's post conflict government body, the board of peace. The board has received scathing criticism for including people under investigation for war crimes and failing to have a representative voice for the Palestinian people. Luxon has, in turn, received criticism for not ruling out the invitation. Finally, the New Zealand Defence Force has begun to incorporate uncrewed vehicles and drones as it moves into a new era of increased defence spending For our weekly catchup with the Green Party, Wire host Manny spoke with MP Ricardo Menéndez March about Luxons refusal to rule out joining Trump's board of peace, and the New Zealand Defence Forces incorporation of drones but began with asking him about the fatal slip in Tauranga,  

Thames-Coromandel's local State of Emergency ends today, but the clean-up is far from over. Mayor Peter Revell spoke to Corin Dann.

There is still a huge amount of clean up to do on roads around the upper North Island following last week's severe weather. Slips and flooding damaged major roads in Thames, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty and the East cape. In Gisborne entire hillsides collapsed, bringing forestry and native bush down onto roads. Convoys have made it through State Highway 35 at the top of the east coast, but it could be several weeks before State Highway two between Gisborne and Bay of Plenty reopens. NZTA's Mark Owen spoke to Lisa Owen.

This week on The Sunday Panel, Newstalk ZB host Roman Travers and host of the Prosperity Project podcast, Nadine Higgins, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! It's been a bad week for the North Island, following the days of extreme weather. How have we felt about this week's events? How has the disaster impacted us? Many communities, and regions in the North Island are impacted - the Coromandel, Great Barrier is a mess, Northland, the East Coast. These weather events are becoming more common - do we need to change our approach to weather warnings in New Zealand? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A large insurance bill is looming from the latest weather-related disasters. The landslide at Mount Maunganui combined with flood damage in Northland, Coromandel and Gisborne means that the claims are set to roll in. Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman Karen Stevens told Ryan Bridge that people affected can expect delays given the high number of claims being made. "I think everybody understands that with a significant weather event, there are going to be more delays than if it's just business as usual." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coromandel locals say the heavy rain that blocked roads and left communities isolated was the worst in 30-years. Thames Coromandel mayor Peter Revell spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

A Tairua man has described waking to screams before finding his elderly neighbours trapped and covered in mud. RNZ's Field Correspondent Charlotte Cook spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

An RNZ special on the unfolding weather event in the North Island, presented by Ingrid Hipkiss. Red heavy rain warnings are in place for Northland, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, and Gisborne from Tologa Bay north. Several regions have declared a state of local emergency, including Coromandel, Hauraki, Bay of Plenty, Whangarei and Gisborne Tai Rāwhiti.

Local states of emergency remain in place in Whangarei, Coromandel, Hauraki, the Bay of Plenty and Tairawhiti. Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

Donald Trump has given his speech to world and business leaders at Davos in Switzerland; Deb Glasgow has lived in Ōakura for decades, and says last night's weather was some of the worst she's ever seen; The Prime Minister has announced an election date of November 7; Local states of emergency remain in place in Whangarei, Coromandel, Hauraki, the Bay of Plenty and Tairawhiti; Tauranga has been battered by wind and rain that has caused several slips.

A state of emergency remains in place in the Coromandel. Carole Williams, the owner of Pauanui Pines Motor Lodge spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

Reporter Charlotte Cook spoke to Lauren Crimp from Coromandel

Five local states of emergency are still in place in regions hardest hit by yesterday's weather event, though red warnings have lapsed in Northland and Coromandel. Thames-Coromandel District mayor Peter Revell spoke to Lauren Crimp.

RNZ's Charlotte Cook spoke to Lauren Crimp from Whitianga.

Civil Defence in Tolaga Bay East Coast says low-lying households near Hikuwai River should evacuate now. Surface flooding has stranded several East Coast communities - with no easing yet of the tropical storm battering the North Island. Tairawhiti has now joined Whangārei, Hauraki, Thames-Coromandel and the Bay of Plenty in declaring States of Emergency. Red rain warnings for Northland, Coromandel Peninsula, Bay of Plenty and parts of Gisborne will start expiring between 11pm and 11am tomorrow. Hauraki District Council says some homes in Whiritoa have been evacuated, and the Surf Club has been set up as a Civil Defence site. In Thames Coromandel, Mayor Peter Revell says Whitianga, Cooks Beach and Pauanui are cut off, with near record rain already last night. "There's going to be significant volumes of rain in the next four or five hours, so that will certainly load up the rivers and threaten slips on roads and what have you." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bérangère raconte la découverte de l'île du Nord en famille.De l'arrivée à Auckland aux plages de Coromandel, en passant par Hobbiton et la région de Rotorua, elle explique pourquoi cette partie du pays est idéale pour commencer un voyage en famille : distances raisonnables, paysages variés et sites géothermiques accessibles avec un enfant.Pour écouter l'épisode en entier :2 mois en campervan en Nouvelle-Zélande en famille-----------Si l'épisode vous a plu, laissez-moi une note 5 ⭐️ou un commentaire sur Apple Podcasts ou Spotify

Romans 1:1-17 Pauls Credentials (vv. 1-7)A. ServantB. ApostleC. PreacherD. Missionary Pauls Concern (vv. 8-13)A. He prayed for themB. He pined for themC. He planned to see them Pauls Conscience (vv. 14-17)A. I am a debtorB. I am readyC. I am not ashamed More to Consider All of the apostles were insulted by the enemies of their Master. They were called to seal their doctrines with their blood and nobly did they bear the trial. Matthew suffered martyrdom by being slain with a sword at a distant city of Ethiopia. Mark expired at Alexandria, after being cruelly dragged through the streets of that city. Luke was hanged upon an olive tree in the classic land of Greece. John was put in a caldron of boiling oil, but escaped death in a miraculous manner, and was afterward banished to Patmos. Peter was crucified at Rome with his head downward. James, the Greater, was beheaded at Jerusalem, James, the Less, was thrown from a lofty pinnacle of the temple, and then beaten to death with a fuller's club. Bartholomew was flayed alive. Andrew was bound to a cross, whence he preached to his persecutors until he died. Thomas was run through the body with a lance at Coromandel in the East Indies. Jude was shot to death with arrows. Matthias was first stoned and then beheaded. Barnabas of the Gentiles was stoned to death at Salonica. Paul, after various tortures and persecutions, was at length beheaded at Rome by the Emperor Nero. Such was the fate of the apostles, according to traditional statements. Christian Index During the years of the martyrs Christians fled into the underground caverns outside Rome in almost 600 miles of mole-like tunnels. Ten generations of Christians were buried in the catacombs during approximately 300 years of suppression. No one knows the exact number, but archaeologists estimate between 1,750,000 and 4,000,000 Christians were interred in the dark tunnels. Inscriptions of Scripture can still be seen on the catacomb walls. One of the most frequent inscriptions is the sign of the fish. But the inscription which best describes their faith says: "The Word of God is not bound." (2 Tim. 2:9). Selected

Jordy unleashes a wild run of bender stories - from 30-hour Thailand bus trips to Coromandel shed parties, burnouts, bonfires, and accidentally passing out in the wrong houses. Full-noise mischief, mateship, and absolute chaos. Proper true yarn.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The government has approved OceanaGold's Waihi North mining project, extending gold and silver extraction in the Waihi area until 2043, delighting the pro-mining crowd. It's a decision I agree with. Waihi has already been extensively mined and the environment beaten up. The decision will keep the town alive and provide hundreds of jobs. But make no mistake, this will not be an El Dorado for the whole country. The royalties are still at the excruciatingly low level they've always been at. Waihi North will generate $5.2 billion in additional gold and silver exports over its 18-year lifespan — averaging $286 million per year. Meanwhile, Crown revenue from corporate tax, PAYE, and royalties is expected to total a net present value of $422m over the life of the project. That's not an economy-saving sum, and it represents an 8 per cent yield on the output. But a deal is a deal. What concerns me is thoughts of new claims — the area behind Pauanui and Tairua on the Coromandel. Or the new work proposed for Bendigo. Until the whole nation truly benefits from the work that damages our land, is it worth it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Questions have been raised over who deploys helicopters to transport rescue teams as police apologise over a miscommunication. A 13-year-old girl was left clinging to a cliff in Coromandel Peninsula's Hahei for hours last year - when police mistakenly thought she was dead. They refused to foot the bill for a chopper and a rescue crew made a nearly two-hour car journey. The Professional Firefighters Union's Martin Campbell says there needs to be clarity. "In some cases, police are saying it's their call. And Fire and Emergency in the past have made that call. So there is a bit of confusion and misunderstanding." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Firefighters are questioning a police decision not to send a helicopter to rescue a teenage girl stranded on a Coromandel cliff. Police later apologised, saying they mistakenly believed she was dead, but emails suggest cost may have been a factor. RNZ's Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann.

The police union says frontline officers are being verbally abused and spat at in the wake of the Jevon McSkimming scandal; Firefighters are questioning a police decision not to send a helicopter to rescue a teenage girl stranded on a Coromandel cliff. Police later apologised, saying they mistakenly believed she was dead, but emails suggest cost may have been a factor; The Ministry of Health isn't renewing its contract for the country's online Flu Tracking surveillance tool; For more than 40 years, Bernard Egan has been tasked with the job of being Santa's helper. Listening to Christmas wishes and taking notes from kids back to Santa; Children at Auckland's Starship Hospital have been given a rare chance to light up one of the city's most recognisable landmarks, the Sky Tower.

NZTA is reducing speed limits on several sections of a popular holiday route in time for Christmas. Four sections of State Highway 25 will drop to 50 kilometres from 80 or 70 kilometres. Waka Kotahi says there were 982 submissions on the speed review in the Coromandel region and the majority saw benefits in lowering the speed limits. Linda Davidson owns a bed and breakfast on one stretch of road where the speed limit is reducing and spoke to Lisa Owen.

The deputy mayor of Thames-Coromandel says there'll only be two more summers of lengthy waits in the car to get to some Coromandel towns. Deputy mayor, John Grant spoke to Corin Dann.

Rosetta and Milly catch up with Adam Whatton, who is Principal Ranger for the Auckland marine district keen to chat. His role is all about engaging the community around Auckland, the Coromandel and the Hauraki Gulf islands with the new marine protections in the Hauraki Gulf. Whakarongo mai nei!

The Coromandel is growing in reputation as a centre for adventure, thanks in a large part to Andy Reid. Andy co-founded Adventure Racing Coromandel with his mate Keith Stephenson, creating lots of events including the K2 bike race and the Kauri Run. Now Andy has written a book taking us behind the scenes of 20 years of Adventure Races. It's called 'Are You Trying to Kill Us?' He talks to Jesse.

Expelled Te Pati Maori MP Takuta Ferris says he's had no response from the party's national council over his calls for an urgent meeting; The fallout from the release of more than 20,000 new documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein continues; The number of Australians visiting here surged over the past year to the second highest number on record. Bookings in tourism hotspots like Queenstown, Christchurch and Rotorua are picking up ahead of a busy summer; A British pub in Greater Manchester has solved what it's called the crime of the century, a quiz team consistently winning through cheating; A Coromandel couple is at their wit's end about how to get a good night's sleep, because of rowdy penguin lodgers who are treating the place like their own.

A Coromandel couple is at their wit's end about how to get a good night's sleep, because of rowdy penguin lodgers who are treating the place like their own. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports.