Lifestyle

Healthy Home, Healthy Planet Expo… healthy Pukekohe?

The world may be going through big changes, but small changes really do add up when it comes to sustainability. The Healthy Home, Healthy Planet...

Cartoon: learning the ropes

At recent calf club, ag days and the like, young locals have been showcasing their knowledge of all sorts of creatures small. While many...

WOW exhibit goes global

The government is investing $880,000 from the Major Events Fund to support the World of WearableArt (WOW) Exhibition, a new visitor experience that will...

Fair weather fun ahead in Waiuku

Warmer weather means a teeming town centre for wonderful Waiuku. As more Kiwis start heading for the coast, the town is gearing up for a...

Noteworthy podcasts

CNN Presents: Civilian or Spy  A brand-new linguistic mystery from Countdown’s resident lexicographer, Susie Dent, set in the city of Oxford. When mysterious symbols appear as...

Best new books

Death Writ Large, RRP 37.99 A brand-new linguistic mystery from Countdown’s resident lexicographer, Susie Dent, set in the city of Oxford. When mysterious symbols appear as...

Biscuit decorating fundraiser for Plunket

A biscuit decorating challenge is set to take place at BestStart’s Reynolds Green early learning centre in Pukekohe on National Dunk Day, September 22. The...

Where should my blush actually go?

By Sarai Elora, of Bonita Artistry Blush can be one of the simplest steps in your makeup routine, but where you place it can...

The General returns…

While some generals return as promised, The General in Tuakau never really left. Now under new management, the cafe – located near the corner...

Youth offending bill passes third reading

The Oranga Tamariki (Responding to Serious Youth Offending) Amendment Bill has passed its third reading. As part of the government’s push to reduce child and...