Latest from Browns Bay

Brunch: Beach, Browns Bay
We came here because we'd never been to Browns Bay - quelle horreur - but had heard it was the place to brunch beachside.

Review: Deep Creek Brewing Co, Browns Bay
On a cold and blustery Tuesday evening, the Deep Creek Brewing Company (or Deep Creek Brews and Eats, as the sign reads) was doing a brisk trade.

Di's brainwave provides needy with surplus fruit
A group on Auckland's North Shore has created a unique match-making scheme - for fruit.

Body may take days to identify
The burnt body of a person who died in a fire on Auckland's North Shore last night may take several days to be identified.

Body to be removed after fatal house fire
The body of a person who died in a fire in a flat on Auckland's North Shore yesterday will be removed today.

Shortland Street's secrets
With soap Shortland Street back on screens tomorrow, we discover the 10 things you probably don't know about it.

Weekend leisure: Get into the spirit of the season
There are many events on offer, Auckland-wide, to have you feeling festive.

It's a jungle gym: Auckland's best playgrounds
We sent our two experts out to find Auckland's best playgrounds. Diana Clement reports back.

Kiwi Vietnam war hero dies
A former New Zealand Vietnam war hero who was recently presented with a bravery award for saving the lives of Australian soldiers has died.

Daily grind brings sizzling success
Chris Knight (L) and Mike Cao, sausage makers at Janssen's Continental in Browns Bay, show off their gold medal-winning bangers.

<i>Cafe Sofra,</i> Browns Bay
We came here because we had heard of this place a couple of times and thought it needed a visit.

Dog deaths and vomiting after beach walks
Dog owners are being warned to keep away from North Shore beaches after the deaths of two dogs.