Local Matters

The Sandspit Marina can expect to be a regular stopping point for the most studied wild leopard seal in New Zealand, following a visit from...

The Mahurangi Rugby Football Club Premier team is hoping to turn things around after suffering four heavy defeats at the start of its season. After...

The Omaha Beach and Warkworth Golf Club attracted firefighters from as far as Invercargill and Paihia last month for the 2018 National Firefighter Golf Tournament....

A strong group of all-round achievers took out the four prizes up for grabs at the 34th Kaiwaka Sports Awards evening on April 18. Alex...

Both Rodney and Mahurangi College students were busy at equestrian events in term one, picking up fourth place in their respective competitions. The Rodney team...

After 27 years of use, the oldest school playing turf in New Zealand was replaced at Mahurangi College in March. The new surface required three...

It was Mangahwhai Heads Volunteer Life Saving Club’ competitors who held the spotlight at the 26th annual Lifeguard Longboard Nationals last month. The event was...

Both Omaha Beach Surf Life Saving Club (OSLSC) and Mangawhai Heads Volunteers Life Saving Club (MHVLS) picked up awards for big rescues this season. Omaha...

Mahurangi Matters Beer columnist, Tahi Bar owner and professional photographer Ian Marriott was in Rarotonga last week for both relaxing and taking pictures. Here he...

Years ago, Peter Foster’s auntie started a travel club, taking friends and acquaintances on shows, day trips and tours in her Toyota Hiace van. The...