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Navy Giants ‘Back to School’ Off Aotea Coast

A massive naval presence east of Great Barrier Island today isn’t a combat exercise, but a rigorous set of “final exams” for the fleet’s heaviest hitters, according to an NZDF source. Sailors reported seeing HMNZS Aotearoa (A11), HMNZS Canterbury (L421),…

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Engineers Face “Challenging” Design for Deep Shoal Bay Slip

Track Closures and Sinking Sand Among Council Cautions for Hikers and Campers

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Barrier Bounces Back: Roads Open and Shops Restocked as Recovery Ramps Up

❌ Auckland Council is advising that all floodwater, rivers, and streams must be treated as contaminated with sewage and farm run-off. Residents are urged to stay out of these waterways and keep children and pets away for at least 5…

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Island Recovers After Night of Chaos: Road Closures and Flight Delays Continue

THIS STORY IS NO LONGER BEING UPDATED – RETURN TO YOUR BARRIER TIMES HOMEPAGE FOR THE LATEST ORIGINAL ARTICLE BELOW Great Barrier is waking up to the full extent of the damage following a relentless overnight deluge that has left…

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Civil Defence Alert as Heavy Rain Batters Aotea

Information below is out of date. Click here for the latest developments. The Aotea Great Barrier Emergency Response Team (ERT) has issued an urgent directive for all residents to stay off the roads as the island’s infrastructure continues to strain…

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Ferry and Flights Grounded as Heavy Rain Targets Island

Information below is out of date. Click here for the latest developments. Aotea remains on high alert with a significant weather system continuing to batter the island for at least the next 24 hours. Residents are being urged to stay home…

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Community pig hunt planned as wild boars back on local board table

The Department of Conservation has confirmed plans for a community pig hunt on Great Barrier Island in July 2026, after wild pigs were reportedly tabled as a priority issue for the newly-elected Local Board. Four of the five board members…

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Pies, Petrol, and Pad Thai: The Improbable Success of Mulberry Grove Store

If you tried to design the most complicated retailer in New Zealand, you’d be hard-pressed to get more imaginative than Mulberry Grove Store. Perched at the edge of Tryphena, overlooking the pōhutukawa-lined shores, it’s a general store, a gas station,…

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Finny’s at Puriri Bay: A New Destination for Fresh Kai and Coastal Adventure

There is a new reason to head to Puriri Bay this summer. While the bay has long been a favorite for its sheltered waters and sunset views, the arrival of Finny’s—a bespoke Airstream-style food caravan—is turning this quiet corner of…

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By-Catch off Barrier: Viral Video Sparks Outrage

A video capturing hundreds of dead fish floating off the coast of Great Barrier Island has gone viral today, amassing thousands of responses and reigniting a fierce debate over commercial fishing practices in the Hauraki Gulf. The footage, captured by…