New ZealandWoman and alleged kidnapper found on Great Barrier IslandA woman and man missing on Great Barrier Island in the Hauraki Gulf have been found near Claris on the east coast of the island, police say.22 Jan 03:05 AM
New ZealandManhunt: Police scour island for kidnapper, missing womanGreat Barrier residents warned to stay inside as police hunt a man wanted for abducting his ex-girlfriend and attacking her new partner with a crowbar.21 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandClose encounter on a giant scale"It was cool. It turned on its side and just sat there looking at us just under the water."14 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandHoliday homes for getaway to rememberWhile you're slumming it this summer, others are living it up.01 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelGet strapped in for the time of your lifeA new book by Shane Boocock features the best of adventure tourism in Auckland.03 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleBig kingfish in abundance but snapper need plenty of coaxingDeep water fishing is firing at the moment, with large numbers of kingfish over deep pinnacles and reefs in the Hauraki Gulf.26 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandClever, green and among world's bestAn eco-friendly NZ holiday house has been named in the world's top 15 for its unique design.30 Oct 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>John Armstrong:</i> Better to bury failure than risk defeatBetter an utter, total if humiliating backdown than a messy compromise that keeps the mining issue alive into election year.20 Jul 09:30 PM
TravelGreat Barrier Island: Breaking the adrenalin barrierLeave your comfort zone at this outdoor pursuits centre, says Beck Vass.27 Apr 04:00 PM
CommoditiesBlue-green ambitionsAuckland Central MP Nikki Kaye's stance against her party's proposed mining on Great Barrier Island is not just political it's heartfelt.26 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandNo open cast mining on conservation land - PMThere will be no open cast mining on Great Barrier Island or Coromandel, John Key assured Parliament today, while under attack over the Govt's mining plan.23 Mar 05:34 AM
New ZealandGreat Barrier locals at odds over mining planSome Great Barrier locals say mining will destroy the island's "fragile" environment, while others say the jobs created will be a blessing.23 Mar 04:22 AM
EnergyKaye says she discussed mining opposition with KeyThe Prime Minister says he is not overly concerned by his Auckland Central MP's stance on mining on Great Barrier Island.22 Mar 09:45 PM
New ZealandNational MP to fight gulf mine planNational MP Nikki Kaye has criticised Government plans to open Great Barrier Island to mining, as have mayors John Banks and Len Brown.22 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandGreat Barrier - island that tough times forgotIt may take effort to get to, and be reminiscent of a gentler age, but Great Barrier Island appears to have survived the recession.17 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandHunt to find Tiger heats upWhere in the world is Tiger Woods? Not Great Barrier Island, but the local pub is cashing in on rumours the shamed golfer may be hiding out in their isolated community.16 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandGreat, it's raining men over on BarrierSingle Aucklanders frustrated with the "man drought" may have an option on the horizon - there's a shortage of women on Great Barrier Island.15 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandGreat Barrier wants cycleway linkGreat Barrier Island is emphasising its wealth of natural features and paucity of cars in an application to become part of the New Zealand Cycleway.10 Jan 03:00 PM
TravelGreat Barrier: Barrier break awayPaul Rush goes on a journey of discovery and draws on his survival skills to become a castaway.05 Jan 11:00 PM
TravelBraving the BarrierPam Neville takes a different view of one of New Zealand's greatest beauty spots.15 Dec 03:00 PM
TravelGreat Barrier on a three-wheel motorbikeWhen I find out we're going to be riding a 'trike', it's hard to stop my mind conjuring up images of a 3-wheeler kiddy toy.26 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandBanks hails new Super City structure – Labour opposesAuckland Mayor John Banks calls the city's new local government structure "an inspired piece of work".20 Nov 03:54 AM
New Zealand12 wards and 20 boards likely for Super CityThe Auckland Super City will be made up of 12 wards with about 20 local boards at the grassroots democracy level.18 Nov 03:00 PM
