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Interest rises in baker’s photographs

Try Kong only began taking photos during lockdown, but has already established a strong following on Facebook where he regularly posts images. Before taking up...

Maths and physics skills recognised

Whangaparaoa College student Alex Lu’s abilities in maths and physics have been recognised with a placing in a national competition. Alex found out recently that...

Moving to cure paralysis

Warkworth rider John Winkie is doing New Zealand’s toughest road cycling race to raise funds to find a cure for paralysis for his mate who...

Good energy wins day for Raiders Prems team

Captain Adam Davies leads from the front. Warriors captain Georgia Hale was on the sidelines to support her brother Josh in the Premiers’ game. There...

Sea scouts take fundraising plunge

Orewa Sea Scouts invite the community to brave a spring Polar Plunge, along with helping the organisation with much-needed funds. Volunteer fundraising coordinator Emma Johnson...

Basketball opens university doors

Basketball was the stepping-stone to an education in the States for 18-year-old Hannah Wentworth of Orewa, who was selected for a scholarship last year. Last...

Red Beach golfer one to watch

Amateur golfer James Hydes, 21, is ticking off his sporting goals, one by one – including two of the biggest in recent weeks. Last month,...

Zero Covid cases detected locally

Coast to Coast health conducted around 80 Covid-19 tests in Warkworth and Wellsford yesterday and, so far, no test has returned a positive result. Coast...

Trading post keeps on giving and giving

Post volunteers and beneficiaries celebrate another big cash giveaway. Front row, from left, John Carr, Roger Mckay (Warkworth Christian Foodlink), Quentin Jukes (Homebuilders) and Charmaine...

Introducing – Little Annie Pop-in Portraits

After just over a year working together as partners, Kaukapakapa best friends Di Munkowits and Jodie Cox have brought their photography business to Warkworth. Di...