Auckland'Truly heartbreaking': Specialist probe into why dead orca washed up on popular Auckland beach One local was on his daily morning walk when he spotted the mammal just before sunrise.03 May 11:20 PM
New ZealandOrca calf washed up on popular Ōrewa Beach, in Auckland's north.A member of the public spotted the young orca washed up on the shores of Ōrewa Beach in the early hours of the morning. Photo / Arnaud CordebarWatch03 May 08:59 PM
EducationAuckland school slashes $230 ball ticket price after parent backlash Ōrewa College parents say ball ticket prices were 'obscene' for event at new $1b centre.30 Apr 10:15 PM
EducationAnnual school ball costs ‘out of control’ as tickets hit $230 at Auckland college30 Apr 07:06 PM
Auckland'Traumatised': Residents given green light to return to landslide-hit apartments, further investigations coming28 Apr 01:52 AM
Auckland'Close call': Dog rescued after falling down hole in rock wall at Auckland beach 28 Mar 07:50 AM
Auckland'Looking for trouble': Young woman charged after unprovoked assaults at Auckland bus station07 Jan 02:07 AM
PremiumOpinionAudrey YoungArson, stabbing and shrapnel: Police Minister Mark Mitchell’s health battle03 Jan 10:00 PM
Auckland'Spree of offending': Headhunters-linked arrests in Ōrewa after arsons and burglariesThe alleged offending in the Hibiscus Coast took place between September and November.09 Dec 03:21 AM
New ZealandTruck crash closes lanes on Northern Motorway, delays expectedMotorists are urged to expect delays or use alternative routes where possible.20 Nov 11:51 PM
New Zealand'Deliberately lit': Police investigate Ōrewa cafe fire which could be linked to pub arsonIt comes a month after a car was used to ram into a nearby pub before a fire was lit.03 Nov 04:50 AM
New ZealandAuckland cafe gutted in overnight blaze being treated as ‘suspicious’ It follows a ram-raid and arson attempt at a nearby pub just a month earlier.01 Nov 08:20 PM
Crime'Double-crossed': Grave was already dug for teen in mafia-like 'hit', jury toldThree Head Hunters-affiliated defendants allegedly lured him to a 3m-deep hole. 28 Oct 04:55 AM
CrimeŌrewa pub wrecked after car ploughs inside and fire lit Police say the offenders fled on foot and no arrests have yet been made.29 Sep 06:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt vs Auckland Council: Housing project's rejection may ignite planning warPanel cites infrastructure gaps in rejecting 1250-home Ōrewa fast-track project.15 Sep 05:46 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungArson, stabbing and shrapnel: Police Minister Mark Mitchell’s health battleAn arsonist, Samurai sword and the Mongrel Mob left their marks on the Police Minister.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We are trapped': Family face 72% rates rise but can't sell property to developers Trevor Knox’s rates bill has risen to $10,730 on his 1ha property.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandGrandmother punched in mouth at Auckland teen football game, match abandonedA foul tackle on the field quickly escalated into a brawl and a grandmother being hit.26 Jul 01:48 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOff-leash dog sends woman who survived fatal car crash back into surgeryA woman who lost her unborn baby in a 2016 crash is in hospital because of off-leash dog.15 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleFor the love of bread: Why Ōrewa locals are queuing up at Romeo's Diogo Riedi's grandmother taught him to make bread in a wood-fired oven in Brazil. 05 Jul 02:01 AM
Crime'Blood is thicker': Imprisoned father wins appeal after threatening a witness in son's caseThe son got a discharge without conviction but perverting justice led to jail for his dad.02 Jun 01:00 AM
New Zealand'He does not look like the same kid': Mum rushing from Dubai after son assaulted in ŌrewaA teenager was assaulted by several people at Riverside Road in Ōrewa.04 May 03:31 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonThe battle at Ōrewa Beach - why a similar fight is coming to a coast near youDuring big storms the sea gouges away the sand and sweeps right in under the pōhutukawa.25 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHuge 1250-home ‘urban village’ set to be fast-tracked in AucklandWhere will the new homes rise and who is the project's controversial co-director?05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandDuckies unleashed! Orewa’s rubbery racers hit the starting lineReporter Zoe is at the annual Orewa Ducky Derby, where hundreds of rubber duckies are beak-to-beak in an action-packed race for glory, fundraising, and maybe even freedom.Watch30 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Centre of town an eyesore': local on Waiwera, land sale attemptThe owners say someone better acquainted with the 'wellness industry' should buy the site.18 Feb 01:00 AM
TravelBest Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 surf beaches – how to vote for the winnerThe results are in for NZ's top 10 surf beaches – vote for your favourite now.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Tyre-slasher strikes Auckland suburb as locals fume at ‘senseless’ attacksA loud hissing sound can be heard as the slasher runs off.11 Jan 05:16 AM
New ZealandFears 'hordes' will turn up after home listed on booking site by scammer'I have no idea how many people booked through him.'16 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Critical point': Students may be rostered home as teacher shortage bitesThe PPTA says Ōrewa College is 'not alone in its plan to roster students home'.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSimeon Brown announces new 110kmh speed limit from Orewa to WarkworthProposed speed limit increases of 110km/h on State Highway 1 from Orewa to Warkworth will mean faster journey times for Kiwis travelling between Auckland and Northland. Video / NZHWatch30 Aug 11:12 PM
