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Taking the plunge

By Kushla Clarke, acting Senior Sergeant of Youth Services and Whāngaia Ngā Pā Harakeke (Family Harm). On Saturday, July 25, police staff and families...

Scholarships fuel future climate leaders

The University of Waikato’s world-first Bachelor of Climate Change continues to attract students from around the globe, with two of the three 2026 Tower...

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...

What’s next for Franklin?

By Alan Cole, Franklin Local Board Firstly, a huge thank you to everyone in Franklin who submitted feedback on our draft local board plan....

Luxon and McAnulty at odds over South Island strategy

Leader Christopher Luxon says a re-elected National Party-led government will invest in the infrastructure, exports, energy and public services needed to drive the South...

New blues join local beat

Four new faces have recently joined the front line across Pukekohe and Papakura as the one of the latest groups of New Zealand Police...

Mass bike ride, south Auckland – illegal behaviour not tolerated

Police will be monitoring a large bike ride planned for south Auckland this weekend, with officers maintaining a visible presence to help ensure the...

Drug testing hits new high

By Jim Birchall Drivers across Franklin and northern Waikato could be stopped and tested at any time as New Zealand’s new roadside drug testing...

Sallies: Housing crisis shifts to regions

The Salvation Army is warning that while New Zealand has built more homes than population growth required, housing pressure is worsening in many regional...

Luxon survives as leader – where to from here?

With PM under fire, Chris Harrowell and PJ Taylor (Eastern Times) have prepared this special report.  As soon as Prime Minister and Botany MP Christopher...