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The “JB” behind JB’s Flooring Xtra is John Bannister, who began his flooring career at just 15 after leaving Waiuku College. Starting as a...

The Pukekohe Franklin Camera Club (PFCC) has been in fine form recently. In addition to our showcase – see our arts pages for more...

As solutions are being sought with regards to the slippery tiles on the footpaths along King Street, Pukekohe, this original illustration by Roger Smith...

Arizto real estate agent Darren Szaszy hopes to raise $90,000 to make a difference in the lives of children across the country. “After 16 years...

North Waikato ratepayers have been asked to be prepared for a shock as their first rates bills featuring IAWAI water service charges flow in. However,...

By Mai Lighthouse If you’ve filled up at Z Bombay recently, you may have noticed something a little different at the counter. A token....

Overlooking Waiuku and the Karioitahi hills sits a small slice of history. In 1883, the Auckland Education Board (AEB) erected a single-classroom school consisting of...

Behind many Franklin businesses there are dynamic women including: Marissa Chapman  General Manager, Grahams Funeral Services, Ph 09 2368919 | Email marissa@grahamsfunerals.co.nz www.grahamsfunerals.co.nz My career began as a young...

From Franklin to Germany and Poland, local paddler, Finn Murphy is laying down the law, leaving the world in his wake. On August 26–30, he’s...

Late trains can be a pain, but early arrivals aren’t ideal either. As our last print edition hit the streets, an advertising error let...