Bike, swim or lick an icecream at this beachy paradise, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Julie Denham thought her precious heirloom brooch was gone forever. She didn't count on the efforts of a motorway maintenance crew.

The dedicated community man taught kapa haka in Orewa for over 30 years and delivered 'valuable and treasured lessons'.

The median price of properties in Mission Bay has doubled in the six months from February to June to more than $2 million.

Orewa was targeted by an alleged thief, who police say got away with more than 20 bikes, worth at least $20,000, during his crime spree.

Police are working to identify a body found at an Auckland beach late this morning.

An elderly woman has died after being hit by a van in Orewa this afternoon.

A rude jube has caused a stir at Orewa College after a student found an unusually shaped lolly in a canteen mix bag.

When Arthur Hoffman passed away in his sleep, his beloved wife of 69 years couldn't bear it. Two days later, Paddy Hoffman also slipped away.

Danielle Wright discovers clubs happy to welcome you in out of the cold.

A local body candidate alleged to have snubbed pensioners at a campaign meeting this week said he knew nothing about the gathering and feels deeply wronged by the claim.

Auckland Council member Wayne Walker left 30 Orewa pensioners disappointed yesterday when he failed to show at their meeting to hear Mayoral candidate John Palino and five candidates for the Albany Ward.

Auckland's coastal waters are perfect for kayaking as Elisabeth Easther discovered on a recent visit to Te Ara Moana - The Sea-Going Pathway.

Three years ago, the future looked bleak for one of the oldest farm houses in Rodney as bulldozers carved out a housing subdivision around it.

John Kirikiri tells Elisabeth Easther what he loves about living in Orewa, and how it's a haven for tourists and locals alike

Danielle Wright takes a bike ride down memory lane, peddling past quaint caravans and kitsch holiday homes in Orewa.

Why have one team, when you can have two? Danielle Wright finds adopting a team is adding to the excitement, as well as providing international visitors with a feeling of familiarity and somewhere to celebrate.