East & Bays Courier

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

Auckland families invited to contribute photos of loved ones for Anzac Day A church is calling on Auckland families to contribute to an Anzac Day art show.

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.

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.

Live: Wind and cold bites as Auckland is blasted by gusts Wind wreaks havoc in Auckland, taking down trees and power lines and closing the airport runway.

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 🌩️🌬️☔

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

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

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

Deadly Dutch elm disease threatens Auckland trees Auckland trees to be removed from mountain by helicopter after fungal disease detected.

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.

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?

Work to make One Tree Hill car-free begins at the end of March One of Auckland's most iconic volcanic cones to go car-free in a matter of weeks.

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.

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?

Passengers trapped inside Auckland train as vandals spray paint carriages Taggers pull emergency brake on Auckland train before graffiti bombing it while commuters watch on.

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?

Have you had any drones hovering over your property?

Drone hovers over Auckland mother and daughter while pair sunbathe in backyard A mother and daughter have been left feeling "creeped out" after a drone hovered over them while they sunbathed in bikinis.

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?

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

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?🏀⛹️‍♂️⛹️‍♀️

Court sports battle heats up as basketball closes in on netball as New Zealand's most popular school sport Basketball could soon overtake rugby and netball as New Zealand's most popular sport for secondary school students.

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

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

Competition winners cruise around Ovation of the Seas and meet its captain Some lucky Auckland kids went behind the scenes on one of the world's largest cruise ships.

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

Auckland Harbour Bridge to light up for Pride Week Auckland's Harbour Bridge will sparkle nightly in honour of Pride Week.

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

What are you doing this Waitangi Day?

What's on offer on Waitangi Day across New Zealand The public holiday is the perfect excuse to indulge in everything you love most about NZ.

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.

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

Flooding closes Auckland's Tamaki Dr A King Tide this morning is already causing flooding on Auckland's roads

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

Augmented reality app brings Bastion Pt history to life One of Auckland’s most iconic landmarks can now be explored using augmented reality.

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?

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

Battle lines drawn for Maungakiekie-Tāmaki councillor by-election The campaign to be the next Auckland councillor is heating up.

It's the first in 150 years 🌑🌒🌓🌔🌕🌖🌗🌘

New Zealanders to get rare glimpse of 'super blue blood moon eclipse' New Zealand will soon be treated to a "super blue blood moon eclipse" - the first in 150 years.

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.

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 called on to attract threatened geckos to their gardens Aucklanders can help save struggling gecko populations by building lizard-friendly gardens, ecologists say.

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?

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

24-hour deluge to douse Auckland on Thursday Incoming system lacks menace of recent storm, but Aucklanders should prepare for a serious soaking.