Zone proposal cuts Red Beach out of loop
Orewa College is just a short walk away, but will be beyond reach for Red Beach families like these if a proposed zone change goes ahead. Vocal opponents of the zone change include, from left, Janet Sweetman,... read more
Global Running Day starts in Silverdale
Dame Valerie was soon swamped by enthusiastic students. Enthusiastic participation in the warmup. Dame Valerie tells the volunteer marshals to ditch the umbrellas. The shotputter's high fiving hand was... read more
Tax puts commuters under the pump
The Auckland regional fuel tax will be introduced on July 1 after Auckland Councillors voted 13-7 in favour of the tax this month. Further increases will follow when the Government increases... read more
Octogenarian leads on rate revolt
A Wellsford superannuitant will refuse to pay a targeted rate to fix Rodney's transport woes and is urging other ratepayers to do the same. James McNabb, 89, is wanting like-minded people to get in touch... read more
A&P date change splits show in two
A decision to move the date of next year's Warkworth A&P Show from late January to March 16 has led to a split between the equestrian section and the rest of the show. As the new date clashes with the... read more
Saddlebacks flown into sanctuary
Photo, Bas Cuthbert Saddlebacks or tieke are the latest species to be released at Shakespear Open Sanctuary (SOSSI), and may be the last birds introduced there for a while. Forty North Island... read more
