Latest from Orewa

Two top commercial sites in seaside centre
Plenty of potential in heart of Orewa's retail precinct, writes Colin Taylor.

College board fined over boiler room blast
Orewa College's board of trustees has been ordered to pay almost $137,000 over a fatal boiler room explosion.

Little girl saved by the phone
A phone call by Emily Cotton's anxious mother probably saved the little girl's life after she became ill with a rare disorder.

Woman charged with Orewa man's murder
Name suppression was today lifted for a woman accused of murdering a man found dead in Orewa at the weekend.

Acquitted man tells of sorrow for victim's family
Alan Gundry says he was just protecting his family and never wanted his mate Gene Atkins to die.

Gundry not guilty of murdering friend at party
A jury has found Alan Gundry not guilty of murder or manslaughter in the shooting of friend Gene Atkins during an Orewa dinner party that went badly wrong.

Man fatally shot friend after threats, court told
A man fatally shot a friend who had had become violent towards his partner after a drinking session, a court has heard.