Members of Auckland's water industry are descending on Devonport's Narrow Neck Beach on March 20 to take on the Oxfam Corporate Water Challenge and raise money for water and sanitation work in some of the world's poorest regions.

As is his usual style of tabloid "gutter" reporting, Edward Rooney at The Aucklander/NZ Herald doesn't let the facts get in the way of a good story.

A recent North Shore City Council hosted workshop on better community engagement in planning for future local development on the North Shore was a success, says Roger Matthews, Group Manager Economic and Community Planning.

Enviroschools on the North Shore will celebrate their fabulous environmental efforts and achievements next week at two North Shore City Council hosted celebrations in the lead up to Earth Hour.

The time of year for families across New Zealand to switch their lights off for an hour is fast approaching, and the North Shore City Council is once again getting behind the important Earth Hour initiative.

The makeover of the North Shore's beautiful Bayside Reserve is finally complete, with some stunning interpretive information panels highlighting the features of the transformed reserve being revealed this weekend.

The North Shore's latest industry graduates will celebrate their successes next week at a ceremony hosted by the North Shore City Council in Takapuna.

Aucklanders advised to stay away from water following tsunami warning

Expected arrival in Auckland (North Head) is 1022hrs (NZDT) today. Important local area messages below.

The poor performance of North Harbour Stadium on Friday suggests the Mayor of North Shore City Council, Andrew Williams, should look closer to home when discussing Auckland's stadia and the need to rationalise.

The poor performance of North Harbour Stadium on Friday suggests the Mayor of North Shore City Council, Andrew Williams, should look closer to home when discussing Auckland's stadia and the need to rationalise.