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Second case of bird flu confirmed in New Zealand

Work on the ground will step up after confirmation today a kāhu, swamp harrier hawk, which was found in the Wairarapa, is the second...

King Street paving – off the tiles?

The tiles along King Street, Pukekohe have been problematic, becoming more slippery during wet weather. As winter settles in, reports of slips and falls have...

They’re jammie-ing!

Locals had their jammies (or running gear) on when taking off during the Karaka Jammies in June funrun. Raising money – as well as collecting...

Charmaine Bond – licence to fill

Port Waikato's Charmaine Bond has, perhaps, the tastiest job in the world. Her new business, Artful Edible Prints & Treats, dishes out delicious nibbles,...

time for a ‘me night’?

When was the last time you had a me-night? No, seriously, when was the last time you intentionally spared time to indulge in a...

Why are we so scared of vulnerable men?

For years we’ve been telling men to open up. We’ve run campaigns encouraging them to talk. We’ve told them it’s okay not to be...

Franklin Village’s star appeal

It takes a village to act sustainably as evidenced by Pukekohe’s Franklin Village, which recently became the first retirement community in New Zealand to...

Common WOF failures and how to avoid them

A Warrant of Fitness (WOF) is an important safety check that helps ensure vehicles on our roads are safe and roadworthy. While many motorists...

Cartoon: in the pink…

Bombay fencing veteran, Nick Liefting, may have moved on from competitive Fieldays’ Golden Pliers and Silver Spades, but the legacy of his famous pink...

Art Battle – spoils enjoyed by all

Although Eden Park has seen some epic battles, one of the stadium’s latest clashes was less violent but the rivalry was no less fierce....