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Kiwi crew to help fight Canadian wildfires

Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden says New Zealand is sending a seven-person specialist team to Manitoba in Canada to support the country’s...

Pukekawa postie retires

It’s people (and great scenery) that make a rural delivery run enjoyable, says outgoing Pukekawa postie Janet Foley. She was the RD1 Tuakau driver for...

Community Hero: Craig Prescott

The Franklin Times is recognising the many wonderful people in our community who go out of their way to help others with our regular...

Story and photos: Night out with the Stars

PJ TAYLOR took in the sporting experience of women’s national league netball as the Northern Stars faced up to crosstown rivals the Northern Mystics. There’s...

Help bring warmth and hope to Kiwi families in crisis

As temperatures drop across New Zealand, thousands of Kiwi families are facing more than just the winter chill. The Salvation Army’s 2025 Winter Appeal is...

Valuable service in crisis

A Pōkeno mum is urging the community to get behind a crucial support service for mothers. Well Women Trust is a charity that has been...

Dog owners need to step up

As the number of dog attacks and wandering dogs across Auckland continues to rise, one Bombay resident says owners need to step up.  On May...

Smart design for new park

A newly completed park near Papakura has been designed to reduce the risk of flooding in the wider Opaheke area. Building the park took years...

Ratahi returns home

A much-loved feature of the Waiuku waterfront has left Franklin and returned home. The Ratahi arrived from Tauranga in 2019, offering harbour cruises and fishing...

School stalwart retires after 40 years

At the end of this term, after 41 years, St Joseph's Catholic School Pukekohe teacher aideJeannette Irwin is retiring. A past pupil herself, Jeannette, returned...