Raging vandal ravages Paparoa Hall
Thousands of dollars' worth of damage was done to the Paparoa Hall during Labour Weekend in what residents suspect was a drug fuelled rage. Hall committee member Robyn Skelton says it appears to have... read more
Latest Westpac helicopter trains with Coastguard
Coastguard Hibiscus got to see one of New Zealand's newest Westpac helicopters in action during a rescue training session in Hobbs Bay on October 24. This was Coastguard Hibiscus' first training with... read more
Tragedy focuses family’s attention on dementia issues
The McClennan family is looking into ways to bring positive changes to dementia care and support, following the death of their ‘Da', Mike McClennan. Hundreds of locals helped support the family... read more
Silverdale firefighters battle Convention Centre blaze
Silverdale firefighters were in the thick of the Sky City International Convention Centre fire that was alight for around 40 hours, starting on October 22. For three nights in a row, a full crew of Silverdale... read more
Hundreds more homes headed for Coast
Subdivisions in Whangaparaoa, Red Beach, Orewa and Silverdale will add hundreds of homes to the Coast. In Silverdale, a 26ha site at 2182 East Coast Road, near the park and ride, is being developed by... read more
Historic encounter makes Leigh landfall
Two vessels involved in the national celebration Tuia 250 visited Leigh last week. The waka Ngahiraka and Fa'afaiti anchored in the harbour en route to celebrations in Whangarei. Residents took the opportunity... read more
