Franklin Times - News & Events

January 30, 2026

Toy gun incident at Howick Beach cost significant police resources

January 30, 2026

‘You can’t opt out of electricity or rent’: essentials inflation bites

January 30, 2026

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Local News

‘Annoying and disruptive’: Baker, Bayly on NZ Post closures in Franklin

Jane Nixon - January 29, 2026

Franklin leaders say the closure of four NZ Post retail outlets will be “annoying” and “disruptive” for some locals, particularly those who rely on...

Franklin police officer to run 111km for colleague’s ill father

January 29, 2026

Waiuku sailor defends title

January 29, 2026

Mourners gather to pay tribute to landslide victims as recovery work continues

January 27, 2026

Fishers cast competitive lines

January 23, 2026

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Local Council

Pest control success in Hunua Ranges

January 22, 2026

Pest turtles on the rise

January 15, 2026

Recycling truck fire causes SH20 lane blockage

January 14, 2026

Letters to the Editor

From the Editor: Keeping our community assets

January 16, 2026

From the Editor: A year of new beginnings

December 24, 2025

Letter: On the reduction of rural mail services

December 1, 2025

Sport

Waiuku sailor defends title

Helena O'Neill - January 29, 2026

Young sailor Blake Batten is sailing at the top of his game. Batten recently achieved a rare milestone in New Zealand dinghy sailing, successfully defending...