Thursday, June 4, 2026

Entertainment

What we’re reading: best new books

Cast Away, RRP $36.99 1704: Alexander Selkirk, navigator of a buccaneering ship in the South Pacific Ocean, is abandoned by his crew on a deserted...

Photos display society’s heart and soul

The best pictures captured by east Auckland photographers over the past year are now showing for the public’s enjoyment. At the opening of the Howick...

What we’re reading: best new books

One Last Question, Prime Minister, RRP $39.99 Barry Soper has spent the best part of five decades reporting from New Zealand's corridors of power. His...

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...

Franklin’s Got Talent

Buckland Hall is holding the popular Franklin’s Got Talent competition and everyone's invited to show off their skills. The competition is open to people aged...

Bunce’s Island time treasured

Pukekohe local and rugby great Frank Bunce can reveal the winner of this season’s Celebrity Treasure Island. “You probably will about who wins,” he...

Local book Jolly Good!

Kawakawa Bay author Lisa Jolly has been nominated for the International Impact Book Award. Her book, titled The Diary of Mrs Jolly Good, Because...

Christmas in the Park – auditions open

Dreams of stardom need not wait until Christmas. Auditions are now open for Christmas in the Park. The show offers a unique opportunity for emerging...

Kai time!

The Kitchen Project served up another successful Kai Franklin Chef’s Table event recently. Almost 100 guests gathered to enjoy sumptuous dishes created using plenty...

Liam Lawson debuted Game Over track

By PJ Taylor Sensational new entertainment complex Game Over was given a test drive by Formula 1 motor-racing driver, Pukekohe’s Liam Lawson On a special...