North Harbour News

Win a family pass to the cricket

Here's your chance to see the Blackcaps take on South Africa for free.

Trash to treasure

Members of a fringe group known as dumpster divers are enjoying fancy meals – for free.

Petrel breeds in gulf

A bird once thought to be extinct for 150 years is now reportedly breeding on islands in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf, according to collected evidence.

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.

Run-off monitored

Questions are being raised over the monitoring of sediment run-off at a Long Bay housing development.

Organ is music to the ears

Walk into Holy Cross Church in Albany and you are bound to hear Anne Connolly-Munt playing on her new toy – a Johannus Opus 37 organ.

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.

Floating island on trial

A Little floating island has been formed in Silverdale.

Detour keeps walkers away from sick kauri

A soil and water borne disease has ravaged kauri trees along the Okura bush walk, forcing a realignment of the popular track.

High-rise fight revived

Residents fear they will have to relive the nightmare of a bitter $100,000 high-rise battle.

Angel Flight heaven-sent

Lance Weller is single-handedly setting up a charity to fly patients to far-away hospitals for non-emergency appointments.

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.

David in the running

David Hanson of Red Beach has been named one of New Zealand's favourite volunteer cricket umpires in a nationwide search to reward the unsung heroes of club cricket.

Website brings groups together

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A social networking site that began in west Auckland has big aims, including initiatives for the Hibiscus Coast and Rodney.

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.

Today's the first of three Black Fridays

It's Black Friday today, the first of three this year. Other Friday the 13ths are in April and July.

Surfing success

Surfer Thomas Kibblewhite gave an ominous indicator of form ahead of the national surfing championships by winning the Hyundai Tour opener in Raglan.

Family takes steps to rebuild

A family who lost their house in a Christmas Day blaze is rebuilding their lives thanks to the generosity of strangers.

Patient smokers get help from hospital

North Shore Hospital patients who smoke are getting more help to quit, according to latest government health targets.

Live chat with Santa

Hey kids - is there something you really want to ask Santa?

French influence to new jazz CD

Acclaimded pianist, composer and Massey University Albany jazz lecturer Phil Broadhurst's new album Delayed Reaction is a family affair.

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.

Very special guests at sports museum

Here's a chance to meet your sports idols before Christmas

Family fun day a blast

Thanks Auckland. That's the message from the Mad Butcher and Suburban Newspapers Community Trust as it closes the door on another great year.

Lights leave city beaming

Random Acts, is touted as an ‘urban, contemporary street theatre programme’ and is currently running in Aotea square and Elliot and Lorne streets.

Build up to competition

Weeks of programming Lego robots culminated in the First Lego League national championships for teams of young technology whizzes.

Driving ahead with new ideas

Long distance truck drivers may avoid health problems thanks to Massey University Albany design student Nils Blum's idea.

Hols to remember

The Bishop family of Red Beach isn't having a typical New Zealand summer holiday.

More FM Xmas factor winner to debut at Christmas in the Park

This year's Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park will be one to remember for a young Auckland singer.

Review: A Criminal Christmas

Festive fun in an old folks home. What could be better?

A visit to the Herald Theatre to see A Criminal Christmas last night provided this reviewer with some light-hearted relief from the daily grind.

Hollie Smith joins Christmas in the Park

International recording artist, award winning singer/songwriter Hollie Smith will join the star-studded cast of next week's Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park, being held at the Auckland Domain this Saturday.

Top nations vie for trophy

The build-up has been a bit subdued – but the organisers of the biggest hockey tournament to reach New Zealand will be hoping that is the calm before the storm.

Ring road to ruin

A major motorway project planned to end in Albany has raised concerns about a surge in traffic volumes.

A lifeguard's legacy

It was a bright winter morning in August when members of the Piha Surf Life Saving Club gathered to form a guard of honour for a life saver lost.

Challenging day for volunteers' tea lady

Jos Norgrove is in her 21st year of feeding hungry helpers at this Sunday's Farmers Santa Parade.

Pool funding `big relief'

An early Christmas present has come with the announcement that Albany will be getting its pool after all.

Bob's still a lifeguard

Bob Harvey joined the Karekare surf club at 15 and says he is still proud to be on patrol.

Flying midwife

Age is no barrier when it comes to achieving your dreams.

Claim stolen garden gear

Police seek the owners of more than 20 gnomes, statues, pots and sculptures taken from homes in the past few months.

Lifeguards do `an outstanding job'

It's great that the Mad Butcher and Suburban Newspapers Community Trust is teaming up to help Surf Life Saving New Zealand raise money for much-needed equipment.

Hearty thanks to lifesavers

Mark Adam is a pretty relaxed guy. But a pacemaker ticking away inside his chest is a constant reminder of his mortality and the day his heart stopped working for 15 minutes.