Local Matters

Memories were shared, a cake cut and a dance performed by committee members as the Hibiscus Coast Scottish Country Dance Club celebrated 40 years. The...

If your household is thinking about getting dog, why not consider something with a little more snout? The Animal Sanctuary in Matakana has five piglets...

Congratulations to Grant Vincent, of Point Wells, who is a recipient of a gift basket from Chocolate Brown. Grant was nominated by Cody Sorenson, who...

New classrooms, play areas and bike tracks are just a few of the developments being planned for Mangawhai Beach School to cope with its rapidly...

Two new primary schools for Warkworth, a potential new college campus and an increase in enrolment zones have all been flagged for the region in...

Pakiri School’s roll more than doubled at the start of Term 3 following the relocation of the Mahurangi Montessori Primary School. Mahurangi Montessori Primary was...

Getting into the Crossfit Nationals last month raised a sweat in itself for two local competitors. The qualifier consisted of five workouts, which were scored...

The Mangawhai Activity Zone (MAZ) Charitable Trust is attempting to secure $300,000 from Kaipara District Council in a last-minute bid to enhance facilities at its...

A table tennis institute founded by a former member of the Chinese national men’s team, Wei Yantao, and his wife, table tennis coach Christine Liu...

Sixty-eight firearms and 122 accessories were handed in by 42 firearm owners in Waipu on July 17, while in Maungaturoto, 38 firearms and 39 accessories...