East & Bays Courier
Win a family pass to the cricket
Here's your chance to see the Blackcaps take on South Africa for free.
Cop has way with words
He gave up policing to write a book and found himself hobnobbing with Hollywood producers and screenwriters within two years.
Getting fit to a zumba beat
There are only two rules at the Tamaki Recreation Centre: Have fun and keep moving.
Champions on skates
Boy racing takes on a different meaning when you're hooning toward the finish line at the Speedskating National Championships.
Precious dolls sport a fresh new look
Although these Pedigree dolls are in their fifties The Auckland Dolls Hospital makes sure they are looking their best.
What's On in the Bays
There is heaps to do this weekend, both locally and a little further afield. Lets hope the weather plays nice so you can make the most of it!
Book helps earthquake victims
Dieter Dyck is cashing in on his extraordinary life story to raise funds for victims of the Christchurch earthquakes.
Seeing red over dog laws
Sports club members and dog owners are going head-to-head over the best use of sports fields.
Online origami earns fame
By combining YouTube and origami a Glen Innes resident has found a way to make money and has become something of an internet sensation.
Playwright looks at homlessness
She's a scriptwriter, director, producer, actor, trumpet player and language scholar.
Brothel moves next to school
The same brothel removed from operation in suburban Remuera last year has moved into an apartment block bordering a primary school in Ponsonby.
Outrage over booze store
Angry notices have been put up on a vacant shop in Mt Wellington which could become a liquor store.
The Quay question
Commuters may have to find a different route to work if an Auckland Council proposal to make Quay St a pedestrian-focused boulevard goes ahead.
Big year for Raise Up
Members of Raise Up braved the sun and rain last week to paint a mural along two walls of the Ellerslie YMCA, which funds their youth leadership programme.
Lilo the way to go
In a bid to raise awareness about depression, Jimi Hunt is about to take to his lilo and cruise down the Waikato.
What's On in the Bays
Another long weekend is stretching out before us...
We are lucky enough to be faced with another long weekend in Auckland and once again there's plenty to do.
Horsepower with a difference
When Mark Thompson decided to buy a sports car he went for something as individual as possible.
Music scene farewells Yandall sister
A who's who of the entertainment scene will gather in Auckland on Friday to farewell one of its own.
On the Run
Reporter Lisa Honeybone thinks the impending Round the Bays run is the perfect excuse to get in shape and step out for a great cause. Follow her progress here...
Want to meet Jersey Boys?
Jersey Boys, one of the world's biggest theatre sensations, is coming to Auckland in April and we're giving you the chance to see it for free.
Hamish's towering feat
A small Auckland-based architectural firm has out-done a number of top international firms to take out one of the world's foremost architecture awards.
A nurse who's all heart
Listening to Christine Orchard talk about how much she loves her job gives you the warm fuzzies.
Stuck truck causes closure
A large truck ended up on its side after its load struck the Merton Rd rail bridge last week.
Young dancers take to festival stage
They've spent their summer holidays leaping and pirouetting around the school gym, church halls, tennis clubs – anywhere they could find a free rehearsal space.
Nothing going to hold back teenage ballet star
A Glen Innes 16-year-old is set to start a degree in ballet this year.
What's On in the Bays
Enjoy a leisurely long weekend in the City of Sails
There is plenty going on in the central east this weekend. Check out our entertainment guide for some great ideas...
Have your say on waste collection plans
Residents who want their say on how rubbish is tackled have until next week to make a submission on the draft Auckland Council Waste Management and Minimisation Plan.
Bird gets a chopper ride
Lonely Sandy probably didn't have long to live when he wandered on to the road outside the Davis family's holiday home in Port Charles, Coromandel.
Are you ready?
Suburban Newspapers, publisher of the East and Bays Courier, has a long history with the Ports of Auckland Round the Bays fun run.
Seafood... and eat it!
Mayor Len Brown has made an early start getting his hands on some of the great cuisine being showcased this weekend on the waterfront.
Auction is a lifesaver
A beautifully framed and signed world cup All Blacks jersey is among items going under the hammer for charity online at TradeMe.
Your say in survey will help shape community's future
The Community Action Research group will be rolling out its random household survey next week to gauge residents' views on health and wellbeing.
Eco-friendly house breaks new ground
The desire to build a healthy, eco-friendly family home has led Philip Ivanier to create a New Zealand first.
Family hunter rewarded
Life is like a never-ending treasure hunt for genealogist Janet Gow. Her service and dedication to helping Kiwis find their familial roots has earned her a Queen's Service Medal.
What's On in the Bays
Fun at the beach, the museum and beyond
There is plenty going on in our neck of the woods this week. Check out our entertainment guide for some great ideas...
Centre asks for input
There's been talk of a music and arts centre in Glen Innes for a number of years and now the community is being asked to help move the project along.
Work with teens rewarded
Gaynor Brown has never picked the easy jobs in 40 years of teaching but has loved every moment.
Ladies Bay no haven for sunbathing in the buff
Aucklanders keen to sunbathe in the buff this summer will have to do so in private if they don't want to break the law.
Poisons and torture at museum
Snakes, lions and mosquitoes are all candidates for the title of world's deadliest creature but mankind outdoes them all.
Big machine burrowing while race horses gallop
While punters at Ellerslie Racecourse enjoyed the racing, beneath their feet a major tunnelling project has been under way.
Dame loves a challenge
The "can-do" attitude her parents instilled in her has helped businesswoman Rosanne Meo rise through the ranks.
Trading table of life
Living sustainably is more than just composting leftovers for part-time teacher and fulltime mum Julie Craig.
Arrests after fatal crash
A 15-year-old and two 17-year-olds have been arrested after a Mt Wellington crash in which a 22-year-old Pakuranga man died.
Signs can cut deaths
Putting up signs could prevent up to 5000 deaths each year. Robin Borkin wants to see more preventative measures put in place to stop smoking in our community.
Rescue crew ready
The need for earplugs and the drone of helicopter blades is commonplace at Mechanics Bay on Tamaki Drive – this is home to the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust.
Council reviewing policies in sex industry
Small brothels popping up in suburban areas have been a headache for neighbours, but decisions being made by Auckland Council could change the rules around where they can operate.
5000 books for Africa
Meadowbank School students are committed to making a difference in the world – one book at a time.
Mission needs help to refurbish boys' hostel
An organisation which enables disadvantaged Maori and Pacific Island boys to go to a top Auckland school is asking for help to gets its accommodation facility up to scratch so it can accept another intake.
