Friday, April 17, 2026

Lifestyle

Burger truck smashes competition

A Franklin food truck has taken out Burger Nation’s best burger title. The Classic Smashie Double burger from Smashies in Pukekohe was crowned the supreme...

UPDATED: Cyclone postpones Tuakau Pound Pups Pool Party

The incoming Cyclone Vaianu has prompted the Waikato District Council to postpone its popular Pound Pups Pool Party scheduled for Tuakau this weekend. Held annually...

Schrodinger’s rooster

By Natalie Pitfield Animals have such great comedic timing. I’ve cracked up so many times over the antics of our lot. But recently Rupert...

Franklin Walks: The Southern Path

Adjacent to the Southern Motorway sits a popular sealed track called Southern Path. This path is a great option for those looking to bike, walk...

The Easter hunt is on at Kawakawa Bay

The Kawakawa Bay Presbyterian Church is holding its fourth annual Easter Picnic and Egg Hunt. Brenda Legg, an elder at the Kawakawa Bay Presbyterian Church,...

Rob’s Chocolate Marquise

By Kiwi Super Chef Simon Gault This recipe comes from Chef Rob Hope-Ede, who used to work for me and is now the Head...

Big win for Pukekohe Travel

Local travel agency, Pukekohe Travel, has been named Cruise Agency of the Year at the annual Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) Australasian Cruise Industry...

No one likes an empty tank

Natalie Pitfield I’m sure I’m not the only lifestyler who wakes up every morning, and the first thing they do is check the header...

Everybody needs good neighbours

By Natalie Pitfield We’ve been incredibly lucky during our time on our lifestyle block to be blessed with absolutely stellar neighbours. There’s only been a...

Don’t ditch it, fix it

  The Waiuku Repair Café is coming back with the catchphrase, “don’t ditch it – fix it. This time, a bike repair specialist will be available,...