A 26-year-old was today sentenced to more than four years in jail after getting in an argument after a heavy drinking session in Orewa in June that ended in her stabbing two people and injuring a third.

The creators of Coronation Street have sent their condolences to the family of a longtime fan who died after watching a "traumatic" episode of the soap.

A longtime Coronation Street fan suffered a fatal heart attack while watching a "traumatic" episode of the soap.

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.

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.

New Zealand's biggest leaky building payout points to serious flaws in our system, according to an industry expert.

The 150 owners of the 12-level Nautilus tower in Orewa were awarded the payout in a decision released yesterday by Justice Murray Gilbert.

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.

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.