PremiumPremiumLifestyleCyclones, floods: Aotea Great Barrier Island's challenges as environmental trust turns 20The battle to safeguard the island’s wildlife and ecosystems has been a challenging one.17 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandBoatie adrift near Great Barrier Island during cyclone rescuedThe navy assisted in the rescue this morning after boatie went missing on Sunday.13 Feb 10:05 PM
New ZealandDistress call: Boatie feared missing in huge seas off Great Barrier IslandA boatie has gone missing near Aotea Great Barrier Island.13 Feb 01:58 AM
New ZealandGreat Barrier Island kidnapper Nathan Boulter refused parole after stalking womanMan infamous for Great Barrier Island kidnapping refused parole on recent charges.08 Feb 08:57 PM
New Zealand'It's not going to take much': Thunderstorm watches issued for Auckland, Coromandel - high risk of more slipsHeavy showers are approaching the northern regions this afternoon.02 Feb 12:47 AM
New ZealandShark sighted 'lurking' close to surfers off Great Barrier IslandPassengers in a passing plane got a shock when they looked out the window.21 Jan 05:42 PM
KahuOutrage over pou damaged on Great Barrier IslandIwi see damage as insulting as cutting off Buddha's head.25 Nov 11:00 PM
TravelGreat by name and by nature: Escape to Great Barrier IslandTake a breath and relax into Great Barrier Island.05 Nov 11:00 PM
TravelGood Heavens! The Great Barrier stargazing tours leaving visitors awestruckHow two enterprising Kiwis harnessed an astronomical opportunity on Aotea30 May 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Waves of rain' for NZ, severe thunderstorms possible for North IslandRainfall of up to 40mm an hour is forecast in Northland this evening.28 May 10:05 PM
TravelIs Great Barrier set to become the new Waiheke?Great Barrier Island has become a holiday hotspot. Is it changing for the better?05 Feb 04:55 AM
New ZealandLatest locations of interest: Auckland cinema, Jetstar flight and Rotorua fun parkPeople who attended the private event at the eatery urged to self-isolate and get tested.04 Feb 06:27 PM
New Zealand'We are so isolated': Concerns on Covid-free Great Barrier after infected flightAdvice is to self-isolate, get tested immediately and then again after day five.04 Feb 02:15 AM
New ZealandHorror holiday period the deadliest for drownings in 25 yearsIt's been the deadliest holiday period in New Zealand waters in nearly 25 years.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBody of missing fisherman found near CoromandelThe body was discovered south of Kennedy Bay near Whangapoua.25 Dec 10:11 PM
New ZealandMan dies after 'water-related incident' at Great Barrier IslandEmergency services said the incident was reported just before 6pm.25 Dec 08:10 AM
New ZealandThunder and lightning: Wet weather causes road problems in AucklandThe watch will remain in place until midnight and residents are urged to take care.12 Dec 05:35 AM
TravelEverything you need to know about holidaying on Aotea Great Barrier IslandSay hello to Great Barrier Island. A pacific island-style holiday right here in NZ.06 Dec 11:50 PM
New ZealandBoat seized after fishermen caught with 99 snapperAuckland MPI Fishery Officers seized a recreational boat after the group were found14 Nov 03:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStudent misses a month of school due to Covid lockdownA Whangārei Boys' High School student stuck on Great Barrier Island since August.31 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Mixed bag': Wild weather batters the countrySome residents in Aucklands North Shore are without power.08 Sep 05:40 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Tornado, thunderstorm warning for Auckland, Northland, Waikato, CoromandelWarning of 120 kilometre per hour winds or a small tornado.18 Jul 02:57 AM
New ZealandSchool uniforms out, brollies and winter woollies in: Wet, windy, cold start to school holidays"Severe gales" expected for Northland and Auckland, snow for parts of the South.10 Jul 08:34 PM
TourismOver tourism: Work to stop Hauraki Gulf islands being overrun by KiwisTourism agency warns of risk of visitor numbers reaching tipping point25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPhotos: Rare whale shark found dead at Harataonga, Great Barrier IslandA dead whale shark has been found on Great Barrier Island.04 Jun 01:00 AM
EnvironmentTwo rare tāiko rescued and released on Raglan's Mt KarioiDoC sends two tāiko back on seasonal journey after the rare seabirds crash-landed.24 May 10:05 PM
New ZealandWeather warning: Rain, wind set to strike North Island areasA heavy rain warning is already in place for one area, and strong wind watches for others.22 May 11:17 PM
New ZealandRape, digging your own grave, mock executions part of horrific Social Welfare camp''The supervisors told us we were getting executed and we've got to dig our graves.''07 May 08:09 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuCouncil and DoC want to work with Pātaua occupiersMembers of the Pātaua South occupation met with the mayor and DoC.04 Apr 05:00 PM
Crime300 phone calls in one day: Jailed man continued to pursue womanNathan Boulter has pleaded guilty to threatening to kill and breaching a protection order.12 Mar 08:34 PM
TravelAuckland's secret Pacific Island holidayHalf an hour - that's all it takes to reach this off-grid sub-tropical island.09 Dec 03:38 AM
New Zealand'Death by a thousand cuts': Hauraki Gulf islands under threatThe current approach is described as 'toothless and ineffective'.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCrown agencies accused of working together to delay abuse claims, lower payoutThe Crown has also been slated for the "highly unjust" compensation for survivors.01 Oct 03:56 AM
