Local Matters

Greg Pierce, who says his educational focus is on innovation, literacy, cultural responsiveness and digital competence, has been appointed to replace Kate Shevland as Principal...

Rotary House, transformed by mums. Volunteers, from left, Danielle Rodger, founder Abbey Fouche, Bianca Paterson, Sammie Van Tuyl and Jaimee Hunt. Rotary House on Hibiscus...

Orewa College Year 11 student Jackson Norwood made it to the top 100 of this year’s IHC Art Awards. It is the first time he...

Glass artists were busy during lockdown and their work is celebrated in the new national exhibition that is on now at Estuary Arts Centre in...

A group of popular Kiwi musicians – including former Hello Sailor members – will star at this year’s outdoor concert held in a spectacular setting...

Two young Stanmore Bay School students were recently part of a winning team who had to come up with inventions to solve problems. The age-old...

It’s been a while since Gulf Harbour author Michael Green last wrote about the exploits of skipper Blanco White – a character he invented for...

The annual Ag Day at Dairy Flat School, was held on a sunny Saturday, October 17, and attracted a large crowd. Organisers said the emphasis...

Hibiscus Coast Cricket’s Year 9/10 invitation 11 cricket team was undefeated at a Labour Weekend tournament in Hawkes Bay, beating Wellington College, Onslow College, and...

The Orewa College Boys 1st XI hockey team bookended their year with trophies in both their first and last competition games of the Covid-19 shortened...