Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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Franklin Walks: Cobourne Reserve

This short track takes you on a walk through Cobourne Reserve in Port Waikato. It may be a short walk, but it’s part of...

Auckland stadium deal that sees everyone smiling

By Desley Simpson, Auckland Deputy Mayor April 15 marked a significant moment for Auckland – a moment where months of hard work, negotiation, and...

Seymour opens Papakura ECE

A Papakura early childhood education centre (ECE) rolled out the red carpet – presented a blue ribbon at least – for Deputy Prime Minister...

AI – is the writing on the wall?

By Kerry Lee As artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes faster and more reliable, there is call for some concern with job losses forecast. However, in literary...

All there in the square

Families flocked to Pukekohe for School Holidays in the Square recently, an event that set a beat everyone could dance to. Performances by drumming group,...

Pokeno Whisky – behind the cellar door

By Kerry Lee This weekend, locals will be getting into the spirit of things while raising a glass for the diggers on Anzac Day...

Goats shot in Pokeno, police investigating

Investigations are underway regarding the shooting of 18 pet goats on a property on Ridge Road, Pokeno overnight on April 13. The animals were inhumanly...

Washed up – cops stop serial burglars

A woman who allegedly burgled a Manurewa laundromat repeatedly is facing the courts. On eight occasions between March 26 and April 13, the offender and...

Public money sunk into diesel storage

The government says it’s entering into an agreement to support an additional 90 million litres of storage for diesel at Marsden Point in Northland...