Yellow-legged hornet nests on North Shore to be targeted with Vespex wasp bait
He arrived in Tasman as common wasps were swarming South Island beech forests, and he set to work…
Trio sentenced after failed North Shore toy-store burglary leads to a 180km/h chase
They cut the padlock off the back door and, using the sledgehammer and crowbar, unsuccessfully tried to pry…
Yellow‑legged hornet spread to Northland? Pest expert disputes MPI reassurances
The technique – attaching tiny radio transmitters to worker hornets and tracking them back to their nests –…
With Duo, Osteria Uno & Bon Pinard, Sarah & Jordan MacDonald Have Transformed North Shore Neighbourhood Dining
How a Birkenhead couple grew a neighbouring dining empire. Four businesses, 41 staff, three kids. Hospitality husband and…
New drone footage shows submerged catamaran close to shore in Akaroa Harbour
Attempts to move the boat to deeper waters to protect its structural integrity were stopped on Monday because…
Jesse Mulligan: Where To Eat In Ponsonby Central; What’s Good On The North Shore; Where To Take A Big Group In Christchurch
In his fortnightly foodie advice column, Viva’s resident dining-out editor shares his recommendations and insider advice. This week,…
Long Bay closed to cars as people on North Shore flock to the beach amid soaring temperatures
“Be patient where vehicle access to beach and parks will be busy,” said a council spokesperson. “Long Bay…
Auckland landlord compensated for ‘pungent’ smell of dog urine in North Shore house
The tribunal did award the landlords $198.50 for replacement of the kitchen waste disposal unit, which was found…
North Shore Bottle-O targeted in robbery, alleged offenders flee on bus to Auckland CBD
Two boxes of beer were taken from the Bottle-O before the four people made their getaway on a…
Lightning strike sends tree crashing onto Hillcrest house in Auckland
The homeowner, who preferred to remain anonymous, told the Herald she watched the storm coming. “There was hail…
Westlake Boys’ High: Inside the culture driving the North Shore school’s sporting dominance
“We do have good facilities and that’s something we focus on,” says headmaster Paul Fordham. “That’s something that’s…
Belmont e-bike robbery: Two arrested after teens threatened with knife
Officers were able to identify the vehicle’s registration, and searched properties in Belmont and Ōtara yesterday. He said…