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Principal in Person: Audrey Kippen, St Mary’s Catholic School

How long have you been an educator, and where did you train? I have been an educator for 35 years, spanning experience in South Africa,...

New drought plan in place

Auckland has a plan in place in case of drought this summer as well as healthy water stocks, but shorter showers and refraining from...

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...

Second chance for Enza

Enza was found wandering the streets of Huntly with a badly damaged back leg; she was alone and in need of help. Waikato District Council’s...

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...

South Auckland driver – dashed, crashed, caught and cuffed

Police say they were quick to find the hiding spots of three men who allegedly fled after a dangerously driven vehicle crashed in south...

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...

W-exit’ set for Waikato ward?

Although a lot more water will need to pass under the Tuakau Bridge, the Pokeno Residents and Ratepayers Association chair is confident that Waikato’s...

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...

Ruff ‘cuts’

Every dog has his day. Turns out, it’s the same day for them all, as Pukekohe Franklin Camera Club’s Jessica Finlay recently discovered. Held...