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All the world’s a stage

The cast of Shakespeare’s Notebook don their costumes for the first time as Oddysey Theatre begins preparations for its upcoming show in Pukekohe. Photo supplied Preparations...

On a Wing and a Prayer: Warbirds on Parade

The New Zealand Warbirds Association held its annual air show on March 16. Photographer Paul Johnston captured these shots of Warbirds on Parade at Ardmore...

Owners urged to vaccinate dogs amid parvo outbreak

Dog owners are being warned to make sure their pets have been vaccinated as a parvovirus outbreak spreads across the country.  The New Zealand Veterinary...

Showcase replaces Arapera Country Music Awards

A one-day showcase has replaced the Arapera Country Music Awards. Organised by Kym Cormack and Wendy Clarke, the awards were to be held in Pukekohe...

New Drury traffic lights operational soon

Motorists are bracing themselves for further traffic delays as more traffic lights are due to come operational in early April. As part of the State...

Remembering the fallen

A small community’s World War 1 roll of honour board has been restored in time for this year’s Anzac Day commemorations. The Kariaotahi Hall Committee...

New social housing apartments for Pukekohe

Kāinga Ora is set to open its latest social housing apartments in Pukekohe.  The Kāinga Ora development on the corner of Victoria and Seddon Streets...

Angela Fulljames: Tell us your thoughts

By Angela Fulljames, Franklin Local Board Chair  As I mentioned last month public consultation for Auckland’s Annual Plan 2025/2026, is now open and Franklin residents are encouraged...

Herpetologists hop to it: Critical frog conservation project for World Frog Day

As World Frog Day leaps into our calendars on March 20, Auckland Council’s Environmental Services team is taking the opportunity to shine a spotlight...

Total fire bans in place despite recent rainfall

Total fire bans are now in place across Auckland, Coromandel, and most of the Waikato. On Friday, Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) declared a...