Auckland needs Pakiri’s sand, commissioners hear
Kaipara Ltd legal representative Morgan Slyfield. Commissioner chair Les Simmons. A new map produced by Kaipara Ltd sections off an area to be avoided by dredging, marked in grey. Hearings for Kaipara... read more
Police gunning for gangs
Local police are targeting gangs as part of a national operation that is currently underway. Operation Tauwhiro focuses on the disruption and prevention of firearms-related violence by gangs and organised... read more
Thieves target park ‘n’ ride
Recent thefts from the Silverdale park ‘n' ride have highlighted the vulnerability of vehicles and bikes that are left there. Auckland Transport (AT) monitors the carpark and bike area with CCTV.... read more
Time not up for Ōrewa clock
Ōrewa's town clock was in a prominent position on Hibiscus Coast Highway, opposite the campground, and a number of locals noticed when it disappeared around eight months ago. A lot has happened since... read more
Coast community helps brothers refloat boat
A storm, followed by theft, was a blow for the Dorina's new owners. Photo, Gilbert Peterson. Restoring the boat, pictured in 2003, is a family project. Photo, courtesy Tad Motyl. The support of the community,... read more
Worst fears realised at sanctuary
A single pregnant female stoat that got into Whangaparāoa's Shakespear Open Sanctuary last spring gave birth, resulting in the biggest challenge to face the sanctuary since it opened 10 years ago. Two... read more
