Friday, April 17, 2026

Business

Cracking down on retail crime

By Sergeant Phill Moody, Counties Manukau South Community Engagement Team Meet the team that’s focusing on cracking down on retail crime in our area. My...

Bottled water that may contain plastic recalled

New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) is supporting NZ Drinks Ltd in its recall of Hydr8 Spring Water (600ml x 24) as the product may contain blue...

Building bigger from Pukekohe: Razor Web, Design & Marketing

By Pukekohe Business Association What began as a high schooler with a copy of Coding for Dummies, and a love for problem- solving has grown...

Franklin robot a first for NZ

A new surgical robot is now operational at Franklin Hospital. It’s the first facility in the country to have an operational Hugo RAS robot onsite. Franklin...

Name, directors in place for joint council water company

Waikato’s first publicly owned water company, IAWAI Flowing Waters, has its first-ever board of directors. The company name was announced today, June 24, by the chair...

Sistema founder sought excellence, not fame

By Charles Miller Sad but true – one of my small pleasures is keeping the Sistema drawer tidy. Structured nesting, a special container for lids,...

Good neighbours key to home security

A new nationwide survey commissioned by AMI reveals that Kiwis have great neighbourhood connections that could emerge as the key to combating residential petty...

Cool new store and hangout

By Franklin Times Junior Journalist Bay Thompson The new Korean mart, called Too Smart Convenience, has smashed into the town of Waiuku. With lots of...

Q&A with Paerata Rise first-home buyers

What drew you to Paerata Rise when looking for your first home? We were looking for an affordable home that didn’t feel or look like...

Paerata Rise – the lifestyle move you’ve been waiting for

  If you’re looking for a vibrant, connected, and beautifully designed community to call home, look no further than Paerata Rise. Nestled between the convenience of...