Court dates set for Great Barrier dredging appeals
The consent increases sediment dumping from 50,000 to 250,000 cubic metres annually.
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Auckland lashed by 'crazy' hail storm
Locals in Pakuranga, Botany and Burswood were caught in the inclement weather.
Wild weather: Severe thunderstorm watch and chance of small tornado
Severe thunderstorms are expected in Northland, Auckland, and the Coromandel.
Connecting up the infrastructure
Connecting up the infrastructure - Is Auckland ready?
Great Barrier among 'arks' to save world's most threatened species
Five NZ islands in global list of offshore havens to save Earth's most threatened species.
'Disgusting': Great Barrier Island set to take millions of tonnes of Auckland's waste
Sediment dumped to increase from 50,000 to 250,000 cubic metres annually.
Stoats not responsible for duck deaths
Stoats not responsible for deaths of pāteke/brown teal ducks on Aotea/Great Barrier Island
The night the Penguin sank
Captain disciplined over wreck of the Penguin in which more than 70 lives were lost.
Holiday fun in seaside Auckland when steamers ruled
Historic images of Auckland seaside holidays
Pig Politics: "Pigs have just as much right to live here as the people with a million dollar house"
In this final episode, the islanders need to find some kind of middle ground.
Pig Politics: The hunters - "It's my life, I f***ing love it"
In this third episode of a four-part series, the boys go out hunting
Stoat sleuthing on Great Barrier Island reveals nothing suspicious
The hunt for two stoats on Great Barrier Island is to be scaled back.
Pig Politics: "Big pigs, tuskers in your backyard"
In this second episode of a four-part series, some love them while others are frustrated
Pig Politics: The piggies dividing Great Barrier
In this first episode of a four-part series, the lines are drawn in the battle over pigs
Great Barrier stoat hunt is on
Until now the island was considered free of New Zealand's number one predator pest.
Pests, pork or pets? It's pig politics on Great Barrier
Pigs' extensive presence on the island is dividing residents.
Great Barrier Island: The old man and the island love affair
Peter Malcouronne and Chris Morton have released a book about Great Barrier Island.
Don't let it rain on our parade
Heavy rain and possibly thunderstorms in many areas today.
Luxury chopper firm's big day: The Sheik, 11 bodyguards, 2 kahawai and $85,000 bill
Great Barrier heli-fishing trip ended in a lamb lunch and $900 tips for wait staff.
Poor uptake on inaugural flight into Whangārei
No paid passengers on inaugural flight into Whangārei, and only one on return to Auckland.
Great Barrier Island has its eye on the sky
Why would anyone want to live on Great Barrier Island? Elisabeth Easther finds out.
Large group of stingrays surprise paddleboarder
Over 100 stingray caught on camera enjoying the shallow waters near Great Barrier Island.
Man suffers multiple burns after truck battery blew up in his face
"A chunk of the side of the battery blew out and hit him."
Woman crushed by own ute in critical condition
Accident on Great Barrier Island has left woman with multiple injuries.
Person trapped after crash on Great Barrier Island
It is a single vehicle crash, with three people involved, including two children.
DoC issues trespass notice to protesters of poison drop
Protesters feel they have a right to remain on reserve.
No fuel tax exclusion for islands
Nikki Kaye's bid to exclude Waiheke Island excluded from fuel tax falls down
Severe thunderstorm warning brings flooding
Some areas may get 50-70mm of rain in a matter of hours.
Petrol price wars: A 64c difference in Auckland
The Herald rang petrol countries around the Super City to see how prices varied.
Paying through the nozzle: Where 91 is already selling for more than $3 a litre
Spare a thought for motorists on Great Barrier Island and the Chatham Islands.
Poll shows penny pinching prevalent as petrol prices soar
Motorists are keen on trying to make their money stretch a little further.
'She thought it was a joke. [I said] no darling, we're stuffed.'
Dad and daughter happy to be on land after two-day ordeal.
Rescued dad: 'We should have flipped ... we're just lucky it didn't'
Dad, daughter who survived appalling conditions for 2 days recount their horror on board.