Flooded families seek answers: what happens next and who pays

09:26 Mon, 20 Mar

Monique Courtney and Troy Andreassen’s home had water through the floorboards. They are waiting for insurance to be sorted out so that repairs can begin....

Flash flooding overwhelms Dairy Flat residents

12:07 Sun, 5 Mar

Photo, Gareth Hill A deluge of rain so heavy that it engulfed cars, made roads impassable and flooded many properties caused a rapid emergency response...

Reserve plans hinge on future of historic pines

11:21 Sat, 4 Mar

The public got its first look at concept plans for the future of Ōrewa Reserve, at the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board workshop on February...

Tribute to fallen firefighters

13:14 Fri, 3 Mar

On Wednesday, March 1, members from Manly and Silverdale Volunteer Fire Brigades honoured the service and sacrifice of the two fallen Muriwai volunteer firefighters, Craig...

Coast fundraisers include charity concert

11:06 Fri, 3 Mar

A “Flood Relief Fundraiser” concert will be held at Parāoa in Whangaparāoa on Wednesday, March 15. The gig has been put together at short notice...

Helping hands reach out to cyclone victims

10:29 Fri, 3 Mar

From left, Rob Ryan and Ivan King headed to Napier with two container loads of donated items to assist people affected by the cyclone. Although...