Police acknowledge IPCA report into tractor incident
The use of a taser on the 15-year-old driver of a stolen tractor in Kaiwaka last year was an unreasonable and excessive use of force, according to the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA). Shortly... read more
Iconic tavern on market
What is believed to be NZ's oldest riverside hotel, The Riverhead, is up for sale. The tavern began trading in 1857 and is described by JLL New Zealand director of hotels and tourism Nick Thompson as... read more
Singing cops and bouncing lollies fondly remembered
Looking back on 50 years of festivals, one of the founding organisers Ken Fearnley, 79, remembers the Old Time Music Halls as one of his favourite events. Now living in Summerset, Mr Fearnley was the... read more
Vandalism shocks Life Education Trust
Life Education Charitable Trust's mobile classroom, featuring Harold the giraffe, is a familiar sight at local schools and trustees are angry, sad and disappointed that the unit was vandalised last weekend.... read more
Air race proposal races for consent
A proposed two-day Air Races event in Orewa next March has some hurdles to clear before it can go ahead. Orewa Beach Carnival (OBC) representative Ken Ogilvie presented the proposal to the Hibiscus &... read more
Candidates clash over Facebook control
Social media has become a battlefield in the run up to this month's local elections, with candidates on all sides accusing opponents of dirty politics and smear campaigns. Independents claim Rodney First... read more
