East & Bays Courier

11/04/2018

Do you have any photos of your family members who served in World War I? St David's Church on Kybher Pass Rd is asking for Aucklanders to share photos with them for an Anzac Day installation. Friends of St David's

A church is calling on Auckland families to contribute to an Anzac Day art show.

11/04/2018

Good morning hope you all are safe and dry from last nights storm. Are you without power? Had any damage overnight? Feel free to comment with any pictures or send us a message. Stay safe on the roads.

10/04/2018

Good morning hope you all are safe and dry from last nights storm. Are you without power? Had any damage overnight? Feel free to comment with any pictures or send us a message. Stay safe on the roads.

Wind wreaks havoc in Auckland, taking down trees and power lines and closing the airport runway.

09/04/2018

Can anyone else hear the thunder? We're on weather watch today. Let us know if you're affected or see any storm damage. We hope you are all safe and dry 🌩️🌬️☔

23/03/2018

A fuel tax for Aucklanders is a step closer, what do you think about the 10cents increase in our fuel?

Auckland's fuel tax is one step closer as central Government announces plans to introduce legislation allowing its implementation.

19/03/2018

Elm tress will be removed from Mt Hobson next week by helicopter after Dutch elm disease has been detected.

Auckland trees to be removed from mountain by helicopter after fungal disease detected.

14/03/2018

THROWBACK THURSDAY: This 1930s photo shows the Tamaki River Bridge linking Howick and Panmure. The concrete bridge was constructed in 1916 to replace the original 1865 swing span structure, the mechanism for which is still visible today under the building at Panmure Bridge Marine. In 1959 the current bridge opened, replacing the deteriorating concrete one.

11/03/2018

Aucklanders driving up to the summit of Manugakiekie (One Tree Hill) to catch the sunset won't be able to much longer. On March 26 work will begin to make the summit car-free. What do you think? Is this a good way to preserve the summit?

One of Auckland's most iconic volcanic cones to go car-free in a matter of weeks.

07/03/2018

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Who would you like to acknowledge on International Woman's Day today? Here is Victoria Jones who, in October 1979, was the only female double bass player in the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.

05/03/2018

Police are on the hunt for group of vandals who "graffiti bombed" an Auckland train in broad daylight while passengers were trapped inside. Were you on the Meadowbank train when this happened?

Taggers pull emergency brake on Auckland train before graffiti bombing it while commuters watch on.

28/02/2018

THROWBACK THURSDAY: This week we're throwing back to 1985's Round the Bays where a $10,000 cheque was presented to Auckland Joggers Club president Peter Alford from the money raised. Will you be running on Sunday?

26/02/2018

Have you had any drones hovering over your property?

A mother and daughter have been left feeling "creeped out" after a drone hovered over them while they sunbathed in bikinis.

22/02/2018

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Next Tuesday is the last event at The Kings Arms Tavern before it closes. In 2014 Lake South performed there for the NZ on Air Critics Choice Awards. What was your favourite Kings Arms event?

21/02/2018

Auckland councillors Cathy Casey and Fa'anana Efeso Collins will lobby the Government to ban the sale and private use of fireworks throughout New Zealand. What do you think? Should they be banned?

Auckland Council will lobby the Government to make the sale and private use of fireworks illegal throughout New Zealand.

15/02/2018

The days of netball and rugby ruling school sports may be coming to an end, figures show. What do you think? Could basketball take over?🏀⛹️‍♂️⛹️‍♀️

Basketball could soon overtake rugby and netball as New Zealand's most popular sport for secondary school students.

15/02/2018

THROWBACK THURSDAY : Happy Chinese New Year from 2007 when former Prime Minister Helen Clark joined celebrations at Ellerslie Racecourse for Year of the Pig.

13/02/2018

Five young Aucklanders were treated to a tour of the largest cruise ship to have sailed New Zealand waters last week.

Some lucky Auckland kids went behind the scenes on one of the world's largest cruise ships.

12/02/2018

The lights on Auckland's Harbour Bridge are set to sparkle in honour of Pride Week.

Auckland's Harbour Bridge will sparkle nightly in honour of Pride Week.

08/02/2018

THROWBACK THURSDAY: In 1945 a mobile open-air workshop operated for the 3rd Division Army vehicles in Mangere.

05/02/2018

What are you doing this Waitangi Day?

The public holiday is the perfect excuse to indulge in everything you love most about NZ.

01/02/2018

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Houses on Nelson St at the corner of Wellesley St West, looking towards Freeman's Bay in 1875 when the tide came up to the former Freemans Hotel on Drake St, before the land was reclaimed.

31/01/2018

A King Tide caused flooding on Tamaki Drive this morning, but some brave cyclists and pedestrians waded through.

A King Tide this morning is already causing flooding on Auckland's roads

29/01/2018

Auckland's harbour became a multimedia stage in a massive light and sound show on Saturday night as 90,000 LED lights and 100 floodlights beamed and flashed from the Harbour Bridge. Did you head down to take a look? http://bit.ly/2nkmA8V

26/01/2018

Futuristic technology is helping tourists learn about Māori culture at the historic Bastion Pt.

One of Auckland’s most iconic landmarks can now be explored using augmented reality.

24/01/2018

THROWBACK THURSDAY: The crew of Zippa (Z59) supplement their sail-power while Blue Streak is towed to the start line of the Auckland Anniversary Day regatta in 1949. Will you be on the water or watching from shore this anniversary weekend?

24/01/2018

The Maungakiekie-Tamaki councillor by-election is heating up with Josephine Bartley and Josh Beddell for Council up against each other.

The campaign to be the next Auckland councillor is heating up.

23/01/2018

It's the first in 150 years 🌑🌒🌓🌔🌕🌖🌗🌘

New Zealand will soon be treated to a "super blue blood moon eclipse" - the first in 150 years.

22/01/2018

Our reporter James Pasley is putting your questions to Maungakiekie-Tamaki candidates.

21/01/2018

The Maungakiekie-Tamaki by-election is coming up and the East and Bays Courier is hosting a live Q+A between the two candidates - Labour’s Josephine Bartley and Auckland Future’s Josh Beddell for Council. They both will be in to discuss why you should vote for them and answer any questions you might have at 2pm today. Comment below with your questions.

21/01/2018

Native geckos are under threat in Auckland and residents are being urged to lend a hand. Do you have any geckos in your backyard? 🦎

Aucklanders can help save struggling gecko populations by building lizard-friendly gardens, ecologists say.

17/01/2018

THROWBACK THURSDAY: When Sir Edmund Hillary worked with his brother at their honey factory in Papakura, he stayed in this bach. Are you missing your bach today?

17/01/2018

Aucklanders can expect a serious soaking today, with heavy rain from sunrise. Send in your weather pictures or surface flooding to [email protected]. ☔🌧️

Incoming system lacks menace of recent storm, but Aucklanders should prepare for a serious soaking.