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.

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.

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.