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More hands on deck needed for Coast volunteer fire crews

Three local brigades on the Hibiscus Coast are on the lookout for new volunteer firefighters, offering residents the chance to serve their community and be...

2G and 3G network shutdowns finish end of this month

The 2G and 3G network shutdown affecting mobile users across Auckland, southern Kaipara Harbour and Dargaville will take place from March 10, with the 2G...

Do you know the story behind this dress?

A rare parachute maternity dress discovered in a North Shore hospice shop could soon become part of New Zealand’s national collection, but its future display...

Firefighters strikes continue with negotiations at a stalemate

Strike action by members of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) continues after 93 per cent of members voted in favour of extending industrial...

Hibiscus Coast motorists paying more at the petrol pump

Motorists on the Hibiscus Coast are paying around 20 cents per litre more for petrol compared with nearby parts of Auckland, according to fuel price...

AT options signal faster buses, but reduced ferry service

Auckland Transport has released its Whangaparāoa Peninsula Future Public Transport Options Study, setting out how services could change once O Mahurangi Penlink opens. The study,...

Hatfields speed limit reduced back to 50km

Auckland Transport (AT) will reinstate a 50km/h speed limit through the residential area of Hatfields Beach following strong community advocacy and unanimous support from the...

Red Beach residents’ rat run nightmare

Residents on Taikura and Kukuwai avenues in Red Beach have petitioned the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board for a solution to the high volume of...

Water safety progress and shortcomings highlighted

Water Safety New Zealand has released its 2025 Drowning Prevention Report, which shows a mixed bag of improvements and downward trends since 2024. Coastguard Hibiscus...

Premier Wellness

After 16 years serving families from its Glenfield base, Premier Wellness has opened a second clinic in Ōrewa, led by qualified osteopath and functional medicine...