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New strategy for council’s $7b spend

Auckland Council Group spends $7 billion with suppliers each year, and with its new approach to procurement hopes to deliver better, faster and cheaper...

Capsized kayakers – Eagle swoops to rescue

Three kayakers are safely back on dry land after a chilly afternoon on the water ended with an unexpected rescue from the Eagle helicopter...

Black Ferns v Scotland – Heat rookie set to debut

The Black Ferns will be counting on the skills of a new Counties Manukau Heat recruit (and sevens star), Maia Davis, when taking on...

Free travel for Wahs fans

Warriors fans heading to Eden Park on Sunday (September 20) can prepare their pregame roadies as the new City Rail Link (CRL) will offer...

Breaking… good! North Waikato again to host World Surf League

World class waves in nearby Raglan are again calling some of the best surfers to New Zealand. After a successful debut in May, organisers of...

Free transport for Breakers fans

Auckland Transport (AT) is backing the BNZ Breakers as the four-time champs chase another NBL crown, starting this Sunday (September 20) against the Illawarra...

Incident in Pukekohe resolved, police confirm

An incident on Manukau Road, Pukekohe, has been resolved police have now confirmed. There is not no longer a notable police presence on Manukau Road...

Incident on Manukau Rd, Pukekohe

The Times has received reports of a large police presence on Manukau Road, Pukekohe. It is thought to be family harm related, police have confirmed...

Youth offending bill passes third reading

The Oranga Tamariki (Responding to Serious Youth Offending) Amendment Bill has passed its third reading. As part of the government’s push to reduce child and...

Small but spectacular

Frankly Small recently returned to Pukekohe, celebrating works that were small in size but big in impact. Presented by the Franklin Arts Festival Society,...