New ZealandFrustrated conservationist avoids jailA frustrated conservationist who set fire to a lodge on an unspoilt island in the Hauraki Gulf has avoided a jail term, partly due to his service protecting the environment.10 Apr 05:39 AM
TravelAuckland: The Barrier really is GreatElisabeth Easther pitched her tent on Great Barrier Island and was very reluctant to leave.28 Mar 03:15 PM
WorldNew row over spoil dumping near reefNew controversy has erupted around the decision to allow 3 million tonnes of dredge spoil to be dumped near the fragile Great Barrier Reef.03 Mar 04:30 PM
TravelGreat Barrier: Isle be backThis bush-covered beauty is an island like no other, as Elisabeth Easther discovered recently.06 Dec 11:00 PM
TravelWild about the Hauraki GulfHauraki Adventurer and documentary maker Gus Roxburgh shares what he loves about our closest national park, the Hauraki Gulf.11 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandSuspected fish poisoning on Great Barrier IslandA man and woman were flown to hospital yesterday after falling ill from suspected fish poisoning.01 Mar 12:02 AM
New ZealandThermal imaging to probe for hot spots on BarrierFire crews on Great Barrier Island will be using thermal imaging gear this morning to probe for hot spots on their containment lines.26 Jan 07:20 PM
New ZealandGreat Barrier fire finally under controlFire crews are optimistic they have gained the upper hand over a huge blaze that has been burning on Great Barrier Island throughout the week.24 Jan 06:10 PM
New ZealandNew fires burning on Great Barrier IslandNew fires are burning on Great Barrier Island as firefighters work to strengthen containment lines with controlled vegetation burnoffs.24 Jan 05:27 AM
New ZealandBarrier fire: 'There's still work to be done'Firefighters continue to work on the perimeter of the Great Barrier Island fire which flared up overnight but stayed within containment lines.23 Jan 10:40 PM
New ZealandGreat Barrier Island fire under controlA huge bush fire that has raged across Great Barrier Island in the Hauraki Gulf for more than a day is under control tonight.23 Jan 06:58 AM
New Zealand'Devastating' fire on islandAbout 40 rural volunteer firefighters are battling a blaze threatening homes and businesses on Great Barrier Island, off the tip of the Coromandel Peninsula.22 Jan 06:07 AM
New ZealandBig vegetation fire on Great Barrier IslandFirefighters have extinguished a large vegetation fire on Great Barrier Island overnight.20 Jan 10:34 PM
New ZealandIsland's conservation scareSniffer dogs were used to check predator-free islands off Northland's coast after a boat broke a mooring and drifted onto rocks, sparking a conservation scare.29 Oct 09:08 PM
New ZealandShot kaka will never fly againVets at the Auckland Zoo operated on a Kaka that was found shot on the Great Barrier Island. A metal pellet that was lodged in the wing was removed however the bird will not be able to fly again. Photos by Sarah Ivey10 Jul 05:43 AM
TravelGreat Barrier Island: The jewel of the GulfGreat Barrier is regenerating after its destructive past, finds Cliff Taylor.21 May 12:30 AM
TravelLiving it up on Great Barrier IslandThe island lives up to its reputation as one of the Gulf's most magical spots, finds Catherine Smith. 17 Mar 04:30 PM
TravelGreat Barrier Island: Home built from wreck's bonesPioneer brothers created a memorial to a wrecked ship, says Raewyn Court.03 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleMy Auckland: Waiheke IslandFraser Munroe has been a stonemason for 17 years, and his quality stonework can be seen at many of Waiheke Island's vineyards and lodges. He tells Raewyn Court what he loves about living on the island. 19 Aug 05:30 PM
