Sign In / RegisterCaution urged for summer swimming
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 /News
As temperatures heat up, swim schools and surf lifesavers are gearing up for a busy summer ahead. Although New Zealand has made significant strides in...
/NewsScientists take closer look at seagrass meadows
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 /News
Aotearoa’s only species of seagrass, Nanzostera muelleri, is drawing new attention from scientists as efforts ramp up to understand and restore one of the country’s...
/NewsBus bullies leave teen fearful of public transport
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 /Auckland Council
An attack on an Auckland Transport (AT) bus has left a 16-year-old boy and his family shaken and wary of using public transport. The incident...
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View AllFrom kitchen experiments to gold medals
Mon, 12 Jan 2026
About a decade ago, Foundry Chocolate owner, David Herrick did not set out to build a global brand. He was a stay at home dad,...
/BusinessSweet win for bean-to-bar chocolate makers
Sat, 20 Dec 2025
Mahurangi West chocolate makers David and Janelle Herrick received an early Christmas present last week, picking up seven medals including a gold at the prestigious...
/BusinessWastewater pipeline works to start in New Year
Thu, 18 Dec 2025
With recent overflows closing local oyster farms (MM, Dec 8), Watercare has made a timely announcement – it has signed a contract with McConnell Dowell...
/BusinessShowtime in Paparoa
Fri, 9 Jan 2026
Horses, sheep and cattle will take centre stage when the Paparoa A&P Show returns this summer, promising a full day of rural tradition, family fun...
/EntertainmentCrowds flock to annual Santa Parade
Fri, 9 Jan 2026
More than 30 floats took part in the annual Mangawhai Santa Parade on December 14 with Mangawhai Players claiming first place, Mangawhai Kaiwaka Scout Troop...
/EntertainmentYoung performers invited
Fri, 9 Jan 2026
For more than two decades, the Otamatea Repertory Theatre (ORT) has been offering its youth theatre programme, encouraging children to take part in a creative...
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