New ZealandOyster farms to close after sewage overflows, Watercare fix years awayMahurangi Oysters owner Jim Aitken says 10 operators in the area are affected. 20 May 12:34 AM
New ZealandActor Martin Henderson joins Matakana cyclists in protest for safer roadsThe cyclists had a simple message: 'Donate to the Coastal Trail and get us off the road.'01 Feb 03:20 AM
New ZealandThree hospitalised after car hits tree in North AucklandTwo people were seriously injured in the crash and a third person was also hospitalised.11 Oct 03:44 AM
New ZealandRapid growth in Mangawhai to continue as another 600 houses get green light13 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumConstructionKing's counsel barrister v Auckland Council over Point Wells seawall: who won?01 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumConstruction'Retirement funds eaten up' - Point Wells man wins battle for seawall, boat ramp19 Jun 02:00 AM
Small BusinessCreative instinct: Retailer proud to shine a light on Māori designs'This is the highlight of this business.'21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe young boy and the sea: 8yo lands marlin twice his sizeNate Barratt battled to bring in the monster fish for an hour and twenty minutes.29 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandStay away from Matakana Island and don't fly drones as blaze continuesFirefighters responded to a blaze on Matakana Island off the Bay of Plenty.24 Dec 02:11 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFighting to keep the tide back: Meng Foon, King's Counsel barrister, businessmanEx-tropical cyclone Lola which struck in the last few days battered the shoreline.02 Nov 02:01 AM
New ZealandDriver wins McLaren sponsorship five years after father’s deathBrock Gilchrist has enjoyed a successful year and is now set to race a $375k sportscar.28 Oct 03:29 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionKing's Counsel barrister battling authorities over his $6.2m Matakana estate's seawall"Reserve land would be at risk of being washed away, so the public would be the loser."24 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelFancy staying at the same NZ lodge where The Traitors was filmed?Yes, but will you survive the night?...20 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesNo sleeping on the job: Demand for $200-plus travel pillow surges as flying takes offThe family firm riding the travel boom as wellness focus grows.06 Jul 05:00 AM
TravelRediscover the joys of languid ambling just one hour from AucklandIt's no hurries, no worries in Matakana.25 Mar 11:00 PM
TravelNew Zealand's best beaches, according to Liz from The BethsLiz Stokes picks her favourite Kiwi beaches. Find out how to vote for yours.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating sudden death in MatakanaPolice have been approached for more information.14 Dec 08:02 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessMatakana-based sisters give up big jobs in the city to start gifting companySisters swap city commute for more time with the family.20 Nov 09:54 PM
