Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Community

Mourners gather to pay tribute to landslide victims as recovery work continues

Outside the cordon, far below the slip in Mount Maunganui which claimed six lives, bunches of flowers continue to multiply and a remembrance tree...

Fishers cast competitive lines

Calling all fishing enthusiasts – the Orere Community and Boating Club (OCBC) is once again holding its annual Auckland Anniversary Weekend fishing competition. The fundraiser...

Further changes ahead for Franklin roads

More change is on the way for key roads around Franklin, with a proposal to lower the speed limit on another section of State...

Busy end of year for Counties Energy

Wild weather in late December led to over 400 outages across Franklin, making it a busy time for Counties Energy crews. Between December 29 and...

New regatta day events set to celebrate Auckland’s 186th birthday

The Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta is an exciting on-water spectacle held once a year that celebrates many elements of the city’s rich maritime history. This...

Warnings issued as heavy rain deluges Auckland

The upper North Island is being saturated by ongoing heavy rain and there’s no end in sight to the constant downpour. Yesterday afternoon, January 20,...

‘Overwhelmed with gratitude’- family speaks after Kahurangi bush survival

The family of Graham Garnett say they are overwhelmed with gratitude after he was found alive following nearly three weeks lost deep inside Kahurangi...

Bishop Brian Tamaki’s organisation has protest march declined

Police and the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi say a planned protest across the Auckland Harbour Bridge has had its permit declined, and access...

Pest turtles on the rise

A recent sighting of red-eared slider turtles in a paddock at Aka Aka has renewed calls for residents to be vigilant. Awaroa Ki Karioitahi Landcare...

Trolleys to take over Papakura

Build, race, and represent your neighbourhood in an exciting downhill challenge this March. Hosted by Papakura Franklin Blue Light, the Papakura Trolley Derby will be...