TourismOver tourism: Work to stop Hauraki Gulf islands being overrun by KiwisTourism agency warns of risk of visitor numbers reaching tipping point25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPhotos: Rare whale shark found dead at Harataonga, Great Barrier IslandA dead whale shark has been found on Great Barrier Island.04 Jun 01:00 AM
EnvironmentTwo rare tāiko rescued and released on Raglan's Mt KarioiDoC sends two tāiko back on seasonal journey after the rare seabirds crash-landed.24 May 10:05 PM
New ZealandWeather warning: Rain, wind set to strike North Island areasA heavy rain warning is already in place for one area, and strong wind watches for others.22 May 11:17 PM
New ZealandRape, digging your own grave, mock executions part of horrific Social Welfare camp''The supervisors told us we were getting executed and we've got to dig our graves.''07 May 08:09 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuCouncil and DoC want to work with Pātaua occupiersMembers of the Pātaua South occupation met with the mayor and DoC.04 Apr 05:00 PM
Crime300 phone calls in one day: Jailed man continued to pursue womanNathan Boulter has pleaded guilty to threatening to kill and breaching a protection order.12 Mar 08:34 PM
TravelAuckland's secret Pacific Island holidayHalf an hour - that's all it takes to reach this off-grid sub-tropical island.09 Dec 03:38 AM
New Zealand'Death by a thousand cuts': Hauraki Gulf islands under threatThe current approach is described as 'toothless and ineffective'.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCrown agencies accused of working together to delay abuse claims, lower payoutThe Crown has also been slated for the "highly unjust" compensation for survivors.01 Oct 03:56 AM
TravelOff-grid and slow travel adventures on Great Barrier IslandLonging for a simple life? There is one place where the wider world drifts far from mind.08 Sep 06:55 AM
New Zealand'Stay close to home': No travelling to Waiheke at weekend, Aucklanders remindedLarge crowds flocked to beaches and parks last weekend despite lockdown.21 Aug 05:45 AM
New ZealandGales, heavy rain - severe weather warning for NZ this weekRain will hit the country from Tuesday and see out the week.16 Aug 07:32 AM
TravelThe best of Great Barrier IslandGreat Barrier offers peace and quiet close to the city.19 Jul 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely helpless': Businessman took his life after company liquidatedLloyd Green took his own life after the business he built over 20 years went under.04 Jul 07:53 PM
New Zealand$10k reward: 'Our bees might starve without stolen truck'There are fears bees could starve if stolen beekeeping ute isn't returned.03 Jul 09:05 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleTravel the skies: A lockdown guide to stargazing in New ZealandIt helps to think we're sleeping underneath the same big sky.18 Apr 09:14 PM
New ZealandGreat Barrier Islanders call on Navy help over visiting boaties'They're coming ashore, and that's why we're asking that they don't come ashore anymore'.09 Apr 10:20 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Boaties isolating at sea unsure if they're breaking the rulesA hundred or more people are believed to be isolating at sea off Auckland.05 Apr 02:16 AM
New ZealandHow the other half self-isolate: Police check on yacht with 'large number' of people onboardBoat and bach owners have descended on Great Barrier Island. Population 939.27 Mar 10:24 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gretel to bring rain - but not nearly enoughGretel will bring rain to parched areas in drought but "it's a bit of a flash in the pan".15 Mar 02:34 AM
New ZealandUnclaimed bike sparks search and rescue on Great Barrier IslandAn unclaimed bike near a Great Barrier Island tramping track has sparked a search.20 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandBoat that caught fire was stolen, says witness after trio forced to swim to safetyA boat which caught fire in the Hauraki Gulf is believed to be stolen.13 Jan 03:47 AM
New ZealandWatch: Hundreds of sharks swarm shallow water at Great Barrier Island"We finally found out why the fishing has been so bad."11 Jan 10:00 PM
TravelIsland Hopping: Hot springs and stargazing in the Hauraki GulfGreat Barrier Island will reward any extra time put in on your visit.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Timaru evacuation alert issued; SH1 closed, peak flooding expected at 7pmA local state of emergency has been declared in Timaru following ongoing heavy rainfall.06 Dec 11:12 PM
New ZealandGreat Barrier residents win reprieve over dredged waste increaseResidents have opposed the dumping of huge amounts of dredged waste off their coastline.03 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandStricken kayaker stranded overnight on island after being swept awayKayaker stranded on small island for entire night after being swept away.12 Nov 04:22 AM
New ZealandMissing kayaker found alive off Great Barrier IslandKayaker was 'separated' from her kayak and paddle yesterday.12 Nov 12:03 AM
New ZealandSearch continues off Great Barrier Island for missing kayakerPolice received a report about 8.55pm that a kayaker had not returned when due.11 Nov 07:35 PM
New ZealandDiver's death: Local describes dangerous Coromandel currentsEmergency services called after dive buddy pulled the unresponsive man out of the water.07 Nov 03:56 AM
New ZealandWild weather: 120km/h winds and heavy rain strikeMetService issued a number of severe-weather warnings.14 Oct 05:52 AM
New ZealandEarly thunderstorm: Thousands of lightning flashes, bleak day aheadA widespread burst of thunderstorms brought over 1300 lightning flashes within an hour.07 Sep 07:20 PM
