Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Lifestyle

East Auckland private hospital providing children with free surgery

Sixteen children are set to receive much-needed ENT (ear, nose and throat) surgery thanks to a Community Surgery Day at Ormiston Hospital and Healthcare...

Pukekohe artist battle ready

By Kerry Lee Logan Moffat, an art teacher at Pukekohe High School, has been brushing up on his skills ahead of the recent Art...

What we’re watching: People We Meet On Vacation, and more

People We Meet on Vacation Netflix People We Meet on Vacation is a classic rom-com if we’ve ever seen one. The original Netflix film is based...

Motoring – the tractor factor

Even locals more accustomed to driving Remuera tractors than the farming variety will have some experience sharing our roads with these machines. However, with autumn...

Aucklanders asked to shape hygiene rules

Aucklanders are being asked to have their say on proposed changes to rules covering health, wellbeing and beauty services Auckland Council is reviewing its Health...

Winter motoring

During winter, there are extra considerations to take on board when on board a motor vehicle, especially when driving on Franklin’s more remote country...

What we’re listening to: Appealing podcasts

The Bryce Crawford Podcast The Bryce Crawford Podcast is a faith-based show focused on Christianity and everyday life. Bryce shares personal experiences, Bible teachings, and advice on building a stronger...

Busy or fulfilled? There’s a difference

Michelle Keenan empowers people and organisations to achieve optimal wellbeing by providing customised wellness coaching programmes tailored to their unique goals. For many of us,...

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...

What we’re reading: The best of new book releases

A FAR-FLUNG LIFE, RRP $38 This new novel from writer M.L. Stedman is set against the vast and timeless landscape of Western Australia. It’s described...