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Top 10 most spectacular places in the world

Chriss Kavanagh is a Hello World travel broker, who has visited more than 100 countries. She lives in Warkworth when she isn’t on a plane...

Intriguing combination from trio

Warkworth Music’s third concert of the year gives music lovers a chance to hear an exciting new trio featuring three of Orchestra Wellington’s principal players....

Full Maori immersion mooted for Playcentre

Two organisations are working together to bring the Coast its first full immersion Playcentre. From left, North Shore Playcentre Association’s Leisbeth Watson and Kavita Budhia...

Introducing: Cottontails Childcare

Built by a community, for the community is an apt description of a new childcare centre in Stanmore Bay, which opens later this month. Cottontails...

Introducing: Quinovic Millwater

A company with 30 years experience in property management, and 32 franchises across New Zealand, has opened its first office on the Hibiscus Coast. Craig...

AT funds bike rack

The ongoing saga of how to get a bike rack installed at the Gulf Harbour ferry terminal has taken another turn, with Auckland Transport (AT)...

Trees uprooted as storm sweeps over Coast

The wind lifted the roof off a home in Stanmore Bay – Pink Batts ended up draped in a nearby tree. Many big trees were...

RSA facing uncertain future

As Anzac Day approaches, the Hibiscus Coast Community RSA is considering new options to ensure its long-term future, which include selling its Vipond Road site...

Dynamic Lane trial morning peak begins

Commuters who drive along Whangaparaoa Road to Hibiscus Coast Highway in the morning rush hour will be able to utilise an additional lane, starting this...

Crashes end in retirement village fence

When a truck and trailer rolled, it took out the fence and ended up in Hibiscus Coast Village. Two recent traffic accidents on Red Beach...