Lifestyle

Govt releases dog control guidelines

New dog control guidelines will help keep Kiwis safer while the government reviews laws, Local Government Minister Simon Watts says. “Too many Kiwis have been...

Fletcher’s new lease on life 

A trip to the USA is helping Fletcher Erdos and his family return to a new normal. Fletcher was diagnosed with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy...

Plate Up, grub’s on!

A new festival is set to prove that Papakura has a place at the table in Auckland’s cuisine scene. On from tomorrow (August 15) until...

Chain gang – mayoral awards bestowed

North Waikato has recognised contributions to community through the 2026 Mayoral Awards. The roll of honour includes nineteen local organisations, community groups and volunteers, all...

Counting the beats – bingo fundraiser to assist hospice

Beats by Bingo is set to benefit Franklin Hospice. The popular game will help raise much needed funds, hospice manager Alison Daldy says. “Beats by...

Cartoon: escaping winter

Frankliners expecting to escape the worst of the winter chill best note that sometimes the green, green grass of home is preferable to grass...

Twisted tales – not so happily ever after!

The Waiuku Theatre Company is putting on a new production, Twisted Tales. This story takes inspiration from classic fairy tales and turns them on...

MediaWorks bought by Aussie entertainment giant

Sports Entertainment Group Limited (ASX: SEG) has announced it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100 per cent of MediaWorks, described as...

ACC levies raise rego fees

Since July 1, motorcycle owners are now facing higher registration costs for their bikes due to ACC raising levies, with owners of larger bikes...

Kai Pai, Pukekohe Pie!

What came first? The bacon and the egg. Judges at the Bakels NZ Supreme Pie Awards rated a bacon and egg effort from Levain...