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Hot shots fire again!

Recent competitions have seen numerous accolades received by members of the Pukekohe Franklin Camera Club (PFCC). Members have also had award-winning shots on show...

Signs Auckland housing near price tipping point

The Auckland housing market experienced a typical end of winter sales month in August, but prices went against the normal trend by holding firm. “The...

Cartoon: you’re kidding me!

Ahead of Father’s Day (September 6), we wonder what could happen if number one dads enjoyed parenting a little too much and/or if New...

Winter fare – soup’s you?

Few meals are as comforting on a cold winter’s day as a steaming bowl of hot soup. What’s more, while they warm the body,...

Cam’s ‘can-do’ approach

Last month, Waiuku rallied together to help put an injured former resident on the path to recovery. Now, hopefully, a fundraising cruise in Queenstown...

What makes a winning calf?

Ag Day judges are giving children, parents, teachers and caregivers inside tips on what makes a winning calf at a Calf Club training day...

Waiuku’s hospital on life support?

The fate of Waiuku’s Franklin Memorial Hospital hangs in the balance while the community awaits a response from Health New Zealand (HNZ) about a...

Q&A with James Blair – Young Grower of the Year

AS Wilcox agronomist James Blair was crowned the national Young Grower of the Year in Cromwell on August 28. HELENA O’NEILL talks with the...

Slow Fashion September campaign

A Slow Fashion September campaign led by Waikato District Council, Hamilton City Council and Waipa District Council is inviting people to rethink their relationship...

OCR rise “in line with expectations”

Today’s decision to raise the official cash rate (OCR) is in line with expectations, Cotality's chief property economist, Kelvin Davidson says. " the ongoing need...