New ZealandOur favourite beaches: Mt MaunganuiIn the development heyday of the 1950s, holiday homes shot up on narrow, sandy fingers of land around New Zealand's coastline.03 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandPolice prepare to deal with New Year's Eve hot spotsLiquor bans are in place and police numbers are being boosted in many of the traditional New Year's Eve hot spots.30 Dec 05:34 AM
New ZealandWild weather forces campers to retreatA popular beach was blasted by rain and blustery winds yesterday, causing some campers to cut short their holidays and leave.28 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleDreams come true for New Zealand's next top modelAll Danielle Hayes wanted for Christmas was a RipStik.25 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandShark closes Mt Maunganui beachLifeguards have closed Mt Maunganui beach after a surfer's close encounter with a shark.23 Dec 03:06 AM
New ZealandBooze sold to 15-year-old girl in stingA 15-year-old girl bought alcohol from a Mt Maunganui bar during a police operation at the weekend.20 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleFashion Plate: Kelly BarriballShe practically lives in opshops and runs her own vintage site. <i>Viva</i> talks to second-hand diva Kelly Barriball.08 Dec 04:30 PM
Lifestyle<i>Cafe Cabana</i>, Mt MaunganuiWe came here because we were in the bay for the weekend and were attracted by the cute turtle logo. 06 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelMt Maunganui: Mission unwindSue Baxalle heads to Mt Maunganui for a relaxing and leisurely weekend by the sunny seaside.12 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleRetail therapy: Taste itEdible cosmetics are the latest beauty industry idea to get you spending on your interior as well as exterior.26 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuMount revealed as cemeteryAn old postcard has revealed skeletons under the Mt Maunganui beach and an academic says a new bill would allow access to be restricted.20 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleNew kids on the blockFashion is all about the new, so who are the latest designers to be showcasing their collections at NZ Fashion Week? We find out more about the new generation of designers, set to show next Tuesday.15 Sep 05:30 PM
Lifestyle<i>Tay Street Beach Cafe</i>, Mt MaunganuiA local haunt proves just as popular with visiting companions.08 Sep 05:30 PM
