Eastern Courier
Ironman's water fear
Daniel Ng has steered clear of open water for most of his 45 years. His powerful fear of the deep made even walking along a wharf an uncomfortable experience.
Country fair blast from past
All the fun of the fair is coming to Howick Historical Village this month and everyone's invited.
Beach races not the only attraction
Horses, tractors and amphibious vessels are gearing up for the annual Onetangi Beach Races on Waiheke Island.
Young polo player hopes to turn professional
Dan Caldwell, 16, is the youngest player at the Auckland Polo Club to compete in senior games, coming up against international players from the UK and Argentina.
Skeleton shrimp invasion spreading
NIWA is asking boaties to be on the lookout for stowaways this summer because the Japanese skeleton shrimp or caprella mutica could be hitching a ride on boat hulls.
Keen to help angry teens
A counselling service that specialises in helping angry teenage boys become responsible men has openings available in its east Auckland operation.
Runners are heroes for kids like Hannah
It's hard to believe little Hannah Lacey can still raise a smile when you consider all she's gone through in her short life.
Fairy spreads her wings
Having a fairy as your birthday party guest of honour would be a dream for most little girls.
Get ready a Plan B, students told
Careers New Zealand is advising students to prepare a Plan B.
Books help kids' stay in hospital
A shipment of books to a children's hospital is expected to help patients overcome misconceptions about their stay.
Work starts on campus
More than 50,000 students will flood into the heart of the south next year when the doors open at Manukau Institute of Technology's new campus.
Council to investigate felling of century-old tree
Angry residents say the felling of a century-old pohutukawa in their suburb is an act of vandalism.
Running for kids' hospital
She spends her days running a charity and her weekends running for charity.
Kids' toys a danger at sea
Coastguard is reminding Kiwis that inflatable toy devices are just that – toys.
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.
Fire brings warning
Home is where the heart is. These words are scrawled in soot on the wall of Kathryn Mcleod's fire-damaged home of 21 years.
Getting going after breast cancer
Cheryl Finlayson was diagnosed with breast cancer five years ago. And the YWCA Encore programme has helped her to cope with some of the effects of the disease.
Maori ask for say in whare
An emotional plea has been made to give Maori a greater say in the running of the Emilia Maud Nixon Garden of Memories.
Banned cockle beds invaded
Fragile cockle beds continue to be raided despite bans on shellfish gathering.
Bigamist owns up to crime
A man charged with bigamy was only discovered after he handed himself into police, unprompted, and confessed.
Vinyl - way of the future in the digital age
An entrepreneurial business is capitalising on vinyl in an age of digital downloads.
Are you ready?
Suburban Newspapers, publisher of the Eastern 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.
Dragon year to get big welcome
Another record crowd is expected to usher in the Year of the Dragon at the annual ASB LunarFest in Manukau.
Pit problem at marae
Te Tahawai marae is poised to add the final piece of the puzzle needed to complete its facilities.
A ride with the Wikis is one to remember
A family that has battled cancer and the Christchurch earthquakes wants to make a roaring success of its new life on the Shore.
Top acts for Waitangi celebrations
This year's Toi o Manukau Waitangi Day Family Celebrations are set to draw a huge crowd.
Buying in gets harder
Buying a house in Auckland has become even more out of reach and properties in the eastern suburbs are among some of the most expensive in the city.
Dangers on the net
Indian community leaders are adding their voices to police warnings about the dangers of social media.
'No respect' as beachgoers leave mess
A resident of a beachside community is calling for tough action on large groups that use the beach for weekend gatherings and leave it littered with rubbish.
Facebook brings mums together
A social networking group set up for a playgroup's mums to chat to each other has spiralled to more than 1000 members.
Hospital reviews security
Middlemore Hospital is reviewing security after an attempt to allegedly abduct a baby, but it wants to avoid turning its wards into "prisons".
Riled over rubbish
Gaylene Mackereth says new plans for the city's rubbish collection are ill-conceived and riddled with problems.
Swimmer looks to Olympics
The coach of up-and-coming swimmer Corey Main believes the 2012 London Olympics are within reach for the teenage athlete.
Beachlands take on AS Lossi
Fans of the Beachlands Maraetai AFC top team have the opportunity to get an early look at how the team is looking for the season ahead when the take on a visiting New Caledonian team on Saturday.
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.
Green's cool for school
Ten years as an environmentally friendly school has turned out nicely for one east Auckland school.
Machine turns doctors into surgeons
LapSim, the world's most advanced training system for reality-based keyhole surgery, has taken up residence at Middlemore Hospital.
Pylons get the blame
The director of a property development company responsible for an environmentally sustainable project in Whitford says the success of the scheme was scuppered by Transpower's pylon plan.
Adventure on the high seas
They have been arrested in Russia, shot at in the Middle East and chased by pirates off Borneo.
Afterhours clinics affordable
If a family member gets sick on a public holiday affordable after-hours healthcare is available.
Club with one track minds
You could call them a bike gang but there's nothing intimidating about them.
Young travellers set to face hard work and blistering heat
While many New Zealanders will be spending Christmas with their families one group of students won't be.
Celebrate the buzz
What a year it's been for Auckland. We hosted more than a hundred thousand international visitors for the Rugby World Cup and made them feel truly welcome as we showcased our spectacular city.
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