The widow of shark-attack victim Adam Strange was among a group of friends and family who ventured into the water at the West Auckland beach today.

The policeman who fired shots at a shark in a bid to recover the body of Adam Strange at Muriwai Beach was told "kill it if you have to".

The widow of shark attack victim Adam Strange has spoken about the "sinking feeling" she had moments before she heard the devastating news of her husband's death.

The close-knit Muriwai community struggles to come to terms with the loss of a friend and surf club supporter, Adam Strange.

Soon after dropping off her husband Adam for a swim at Muriwai Beach and hearing about a shark attack, Meg Strange received a text message that read, "It was Adam".

Why not saddle up and take the kids on a horse trek these school holidays?

Sophie Bond meets a man involved in preparing a feast for Maori New Year, which is marked by the rise of the star cluster Matariki and the sighting of the new moon.

Don't let the cold weather keep you from the royal waves.

Mark Williams and his partner Melody Newton are looking forward to seeing their children grow up in the environment and community of Muriwai Beach.

As Auckland Art Gallery reopens its doors today, Linda Herrick walks through its marvellous collection of New Zealand art.

The last of the migrations are heading out of town, so hurry to catch our feathered friends.

Booze, speed and driving without a licence - this combination appeared to be behind last night's death of a young man racing to the beach to watch the sunset.

A decomposed body found at a dangerous west Auckland surf beach on Good Friday has been identified as Unitec student Rhyan Rego.

A post-mortem is likely to be carried out tomorrow on a decomposed body found on a west Auckland beach, police said. The identity of the body, found at South Head on Friday, had not yet been confirmed.

Our four-legged beasts can now share the love in Auckland parks.

For a day of fresh air and fun, golf can't be beat. Graham Hepburn visits Auckland's courses.

Surfing is an ideal sport to improve your fitness, but it can take over your life. Susan Edmunds finds out more.