North Shore Times

Win a family pass to the cricket

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

Airguns fired at windows

Brazen vandals ran riot in Takapuna smashing windows and damaging a car. The National Bank and The Booklover had windows smashed by what appeared to be airguns.

A walk on the wild side

Public access is being eroded to the spectacular North Shore coastal walk, part of one of the world's longest walking routes.

Events draw crowds to Shore

It's set to be Takapuna's biggest weekend ever. Some 11,000 people are expected to fill the area for several events being held over the course of the weekend.

On the Run - 13/02

LISA HONEYBONE - © Fairfax NZ News

I’m a sucker for punishment.

Trash to treasure

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

Robbed at gunpoint

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An Elderly woman was robbed and had what police say was a gun pointed at her in broad daylight.

Run-off monitored

MARYKE PENMAN - © Fairfax NZ News

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

Thieves steal daughter's food money

MARNIE HALLAHAN - © Fairfax NZ News

Maree Newman felt "kicked while she was down" after her wallet was pinched from Narrow Neck Beach.

Pam's running for the children

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The Ports of Auckland Round the Bays event is more than just a fun day out for Pam Tregonning.

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.

Rachel Hunter shoots hoops

Star raises awareness for disabled athletes

Supermodel Rachel Hunter was wheelchair-bound at the North Shore Events Centre where the Halberg Trust disabled basketball team gave her a run for her money.

Get fit quick guy says it isn't easy

Give unconventional fitness trainer Jamie Milne just 12 weeks of your time and he will get you across the line in an ultra-marathon.

Cancer survivor Jeremy aims for jetski records

Jeremy Burfoot has sidestepped melanoma and now takes risks head-on to raise awareness of the silent killer.

Speedway event helps Jesse

Speedway-mad Jesse Bessant, 2, had a blast watching the cars while other fans dug deep into their pockets to help get the potentially life-saving treatment he needs.

Lowdown on high-rise

Opposition to high-rise development in Northcote and Birkenhead rang out loud and clear at a public meeting called in response to a leaked council document.

Germans impressed with `dreamy coastal village'

An influential German magazine has published a glowing review on Devonport.

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.

Dismissal resolved

A hairdresser has been awarded lost wages after she was unjustifiably dismissed.

Weeds out of control

The dumping of hot water weed control is being blamed for rampant weed problems.

WOWing them in Hong Kong

New Zealand's World of Wearable Arts show has leaped on to the international stage and took some North Shore designers with it.

Sailors all aboard for mayor's review

A sea of sailors battled the heat to stand on parade for the mayor.

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.

Resurfacing work nearly finished

Resurfacing of Esmonde Rd is nearly complete, slightly ahead of schedule.

Taking an old-fashioned ride

David Wilson wants to ride his penny farthing up the length of New Zealand... and he's nearly made it.

Looking out for vandals

Lifeguards have spent their summer patrolling beaches and saving lives, but persistent vandals are hellbent on hampering their patrols.

A grave matter

Relatives could lose access to buried loved ones

Relatives with ancestors buried at a Devonport cemetery are worried they may lose visiting rights when St Paul's Presbyterian Church is sold.

Sweet tale for brother

It's not so long since Joshua Haythornthwaite struggled to take just a single breath.

Riane is hooked on recycling

All it took was one Jack Johnson concert and Riane Ross was hooked.

American imports give Heat a welcome boost

It won't be an easy return to the National Basketball League for the Harbour Heat so the experience of two new American signings could prove invaluable.

High-rise fight revived

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

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.

Unattended candles spark a spate of house fires

A spate of candle fires has kept Birkenhead station on its toes.

Dance festival short + sweet

Win tickets to the Short + Sweet Dance Festival

Choreographer Philippa Pidgeon is bringing some Sugar 'n Spice to Auckland's Short + Sweet dance festival.

No more dotcom riches?

Kim Dotcom is a man of mystery in Coatesville but his injection of wealth to the area has been felt by many.

Broadband for Shore schools

Fifteen more North Shore schools have been named in the latest round to receive full network upgrades, in readiness for ultra-fast broadband.

Playground poison scare

Rat poison has been put down less than 10 metres from the Browns Bay children's playground.

Are you ready?

Annual fun run is just around the corner

Suburban Newspapers, publisher of the North Shore Times, 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.

Massage parlour blaze blamed on hot towels

Massage oil and hot towels were a recipe for spontaneous combustion at a sex club.

It's high-rise horror

High rise across Auckland is being touted as a way to solve the region's housing crisis but massive opposition is expected.

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.

Costume fun at the beach

Hundreds of people hailing from as far away as Hawaii swam, ran, and paddleboarded in the State Beach Series annual costume edition.

Home court gives a chance to focus

The holidays are well and truly over now and while we didn't really get one – unless you count the time spent on the plane travelling to Perth, Cairns and Melbourne for games as a holiday – it feels good to be home.