Saturday, May 30, 2026

Lifestyle

Aviation scholarships – come fly with… thee?

Our heads need not be in the clouds to think that our heads really could be in the clouds thanks to recently launched scholarships. Also...

Home school changes – an open letter

New education legislation, currently in the pipeline, has raised concerns among the home school community, as Franklin Times junior journalist Mercedes Basevi explains. She...

Life of brave Hugo to be celebrated

A celebration of the life of a very courageous Beachlands boy who has lost his battle with a rare soft tissue cancer is happening...

Croquet couple made to mallet

Pukekohe Croquet Club members raised a glass to a couple of stalwarts recently – Jenny and Alex Begg were recognised for decades of contributions...

Iconic Auckland Eats – local dishes top table

More than 2400 nominations have been cut down to the best 100 dishes with two local (or near enough) selections taking the cake in...

All cheers at Country Table

A home-grown initiative is already seeing compliments dished out to the chefs by diners and growers alike. The Country Table is expected to help celebrate...

Sahota Vision – new vision, new sound for Pukekohe duo

Christy and Jacob Sahota electrified the music scene when they formed Sahota Vision in 2024. Now, the duo is back with two new singles,...

Don’t be selfish with shellfish – sustainability feedback sought

Conservation will be better considered when Kiwis seek to gather kaimoana, new proposals to safeguard the sustainability of shellfish and other marine species in...

Franklin top of the ‘pops’ – Auckland’s fastest growing region

Auckland is on track to become home to two million people by 2033 with Franklin leading the charge, recent data reveals. “The Auckland population has...

What we’re listening to: noteworthy podcasts

Thrift An upbeat podcast, by Radio New Zealand National and Katy Gosset, offers wise ways to beat the cost of living crisis and get the...